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Viti Vini KM Questions 21.01.24 Flashcards

1
Q

Weisser Heunisch is crossed with which variety to produce Blaufranksich and what is Weisser Heunisch’s French synonym

A

Blaue Zimmetraube, Gouais blanc

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2
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What is Biodynamic preparation 508

A

Horsetail plant tea (to cope with fungal diseases)

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3
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What type of procedure is Mayorquine

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It’s a type of graft (double cleft)

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4
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What is Biodynamic preparation 507

A

Valerian flowers (juice applied to compost)

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5
Q

What is the common and traditional vine training method in Jerez

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Vara y Pulgar

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6
Q

A fermentation tank classified as Gordura will become which style of Sherry and what shape will be drawn on the tank to designate it

A

Oloroso, a circle

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7
Q

From which grapes have the following crossing been bred
Bacchus
Sylvaner
Kerner
Dornfelder
Lemberger
Muller Thurgau –

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Bacchus – (Riesling x Sylvaner) X Muller Thurgau
Sylvaner – Traminer X Osterreicher-Weiss
Kerner – Schiava Grossa X Riesling
Dornfelder – Helfensteiner X Heroldrebe
Lemberger – Weisser Heunisch X Blaue Zimmetraube
Muller Thurgau – Riesling X Madeleine Royale

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8
Q

How is the Gobelet vine training system known in Italy

A

Albarello

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9
Q

Reverse Osmosis separates the wine into which two parts

A

permeate (water and Ethanol) and retentate (aromatic compounds)

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10
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What is the maximum alcohol adjustment allowed in the EU using reverse osmosis

A

2%

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11
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Which acid is responsible for volatile acidity in wines

A

Acetic acid

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12
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Which compound is produced by Brettanomyces and contributes medicinal and barnyard aromas to wine

A

Ethylphenol

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13
Q

Respiration converts sugar into usable energy called ATP. What does ATP stand for

A

Adenosine Triphosphate

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14
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What is the name of the transport tissue that carries water and nutrients from the roots throughout the vine

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Xylem

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15
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What is the name of the transport tissue that carries sugar from the leaves throughout the vine

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Phloem

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16
Q

What is AxR1 called in Australia

A

ARG1

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17
Q

Which 2 species are crossed to produce Concord

A

Labrusca and Vinifera

18
Q

With which East Asian species is Vinifera crossed with to produce Japan’s signature hybrid grape variety Koshu

A

Vitis Davidii

19
Q

What are the respective names for the hollows and trenches of Lanzarote in which vines are planted

A

Hoyos (hollows), Zanjas (trenches)

20
Q

Soils that are transported by erosion or gravity are known as what type of soils

A

Colluvial

21
Q

Wind blown soils such as loess or parna are known as what type of soils

A

Aeolian

22
Q

Where would you find the Rhizosphere

A

The area around the roots of the vine

23
Q

What is another name for the Babo scale

A

KMW

24
Q

A wine at pH3 is how many times more acidic than a wine at pH4

A

10 times

25
Q

Which winemaking technique subjects pre-fermentation grape must to temperatures around 85 degrees Celsius to produce a fruity accessible wine with jammy flavours

A

Flash détente

26
Q

What is Oenococcus Oeni

A

A desirable Lactic Acid bacteria for Malolactic Conversion

27
Q

In which French appellation was the mox technique pioneered

A

Madiran (Micro-oxygenation)

28
Q

French oak barrels are normally made from which two oak species

A

Quercus Robur and Quercus Petraea (AKA Quercus Sessilis)

29
Q

Oak from which French forest is robur-dominant, coarse grained, and often preferred for spirits over wine

A

Limousin

30
Q

What is the name of the oak derived compound that gives a clove flavour and aroma to certain wines

A

Eugenol

31
Q

What is the second wine of Chateau Poujeaux

A

La Salle de Poujeaux

32
Q

On which island would you find the PDO of Biscoitos

A

Terceira

33
Q

In which county would you find the San Bernabe AVA

A

Monterey

34
Q

Which zones make up the Adelaide Super Zone

A

Mount Lofty, Fleurieu, Barossa

35
Q

In Port production what are Mortorios

A

Abandoned Socalcos terraces

36
Q

Who makes each of the following special cuvees in Rioja
Baron de Chirel
Aurus
La Poza de Ballesteros
Trasnocho

A

Baron de Chirel – Riscal
Aurus – Finca Allende
La Poza de Ballesteros – Artadi
Trasnocho – Remirez de Ganuza

37
Q

Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends

A

Gewurztraminer

38
Q

Which estate makes the ‘G-Max’ Riesling

A

Keller

39
Q

Who is famous for producing wines from the Scharzhofberg

A

Egon Muller

40
Q

On which river is the Uco valley situated

A

Tunuyan

41
Q

List the zones of Maule

A

Claro, Loncomilla, Tutuven

42
Q

What is the parentage of Carmenere

A

Gros Cabernet X Cabernet Franc

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