Week 2-3

Question 1

Varietal for Barolo?

Answer 1

Nebbiolo

Question 2

Varietal for Mosel?

Answer 2

Riesling

Question 3

Varietal for Bonnezeau?

Answer 3

Chenin Blanc

Question 4

Varietal for Alto Adige?

Answer 4

Pinot Grigio

Question 5

Varietal for Rioja?

Answer 5

Tempranillo

Question 6

Varietal for Chablis?

Answer 6

Chardonnay

Question 7

Varietal for Rueda?

Answer 7

Verdejo

Question 8

What does VDP stand for?

Answer 8

Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter

Question 9

What are the two main rivers in Germany?

Answer 9

Rhine, Mosel

Question 10

Main grape for Casablanca, Chile?

Answer 10

Chardonnay

Question 11

Main grape for Ahr?

Answer 11

Pinot Noir

Question 12

Main grape for Mendoza?

Answer 12

Tempranillo

Question 13

Levels of ripeness in VDP wines?

Answer 13

Kabinette, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein

Question 14

What are regions in Germany called?

Answer 14

First growth

Question 15

What are synonyms for Tempranillo?

Answer 15

Tinto Fino, Tinto Del Toro, Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, Tinto de Madrid

Question 16

What is Spatburgunder?

Answer 16

Pinot Noir

Question 17

What is the main river in the Mosel?

Answer 17

The Mosel

Question 18

What is the main grape of Tuscany?

Answer 18

Sangiovese

Question 19

Name 3 white grapes from the Piedmonte region.

Answer 19

Cortese, Arneis, Moscato

Question 20

What is the main grape in Southern Rhone?

Answer 20

Grenache

Question 21

Where is the Charta found?

Answer 21

Rheingau

Question 22

What is Mataro?

Answer 22

Carignan

Question 23

List the four quality levels of German wine.

Answer 23

German wine is classified into four quality categories: Deutscher Wein
Landwein
Qualitätswein (QbA)
Prädikatswein (QmP).
The latter is further divided into levels of RIPENESS: Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein and Trockenbeerenauslese.

Question 24

What is an Anbaugebiete? How many are there? Name 6.

Answer 24

One of 13 Wine regions in Germany.  
Ahr
Baden
Mosel
Nahe
Rheingau
Saxony

Question 25

What are the two tributaries of the Mosel?

Answer 25

Ruwer, Saar

Question 26

What grape is "Steen", and what country does it come from?

Answer 26

Chenin Blanc, South Africa

Question 27

What are 4 differences between Champagne & Prosecco?

Answer 27

1. Made in Champagne, FR vs. Italy 2. Ch: Made w/Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier Pr: Made w/Prosecco grapes 3. Ch: Methode Champenoise Pr: Charmat Method 4. Ch: Toast/cheese rind flavors Pr: Fruit & flower

Question 28

Why is climate a key factor in producing German wines?

Answer 28

Cool, long days + reflection off of water: good sugar levels + high acid

Question 29

List the varietals grown in Germany.

Answer 29

Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Pinot Noir, Silvaner

Question 30

What makes the Mosel unique?

Answer 30

Steep slopes, vines on stakes, blue devonian slate soil

Question 31

Of the QmP wines, which one is the sweetest?

Answer 31

Trockenbeerenauslese

Question 32

What is sussreserve?

Answer 32

Unfermented grape juice added back in to give fruitier, sweeter character

Question 33

What do they say about German Riesling?

Answer 33

Misconception: it's always sweet.

Question 34

What region does Soave come from? What are the varietals used?

Answer 34

Veneto. Garganega, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco.

Question 35

The Tre Venezie is famous for making what kind of wine?

Answer 35

Pinot Grigio, Amarone

Question 36

What are the 3 regions in the Tre Venezie?

Answer 36

Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige

Question 37

In the Venito, what makes Amarone unique?

Answer 37

Ripasso style

Question 38

What is the soft, fruity red wine found in Piedmont?

Answer 38

Barbera

Question 39

In Piedmont, what grape makes a wine called "The Little Rascal"?

Answer 39

Arneis

Question 40

What is the sweet red sparkling wine found in Piedmont?

Answer 40

Brachetto

Question 41

Is blending allowed in Piedmont?

Answer 41

DOCG: NO, but some exceptions

Question 42

What grape do you find in Tuscany?

Answer 42

Sangiovese

Question 43

What is unique about the varietals in Tuscany?

Answer 43

Clones of Sangiovese

Question 44

What are two grapes found in Sicily?

Answer 44

Nero D'Avola, Frappato

Question 45

What famous fortified wine comes from Sicily?

Answer 45

Marsala

Question 46

Name the four quality levels for Italian wine.

Answer 46

1. VdT (Vino da Tavola) 2. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) 3. DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) 4. DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Question 47

What is unique about Cava?

Answer 47

Sparkling. Also a region.

Question 48

What is the name of the famous wine in Jerez?

Answer 48

Sherry/Sack

Question 49

Why are places like TORO important in Spain?

Answer 49

Puts Spain on the map. Changing perception of fine Spanish wine.

Question 50

What is the home of Sparkling wine production in Spain?

Answer 50

Province of Catalonia. Penedes

Question 51

Which MAIN red grape is Spain known for?

Answer 51

Tempranillo

Question 52

What is sparkling wine called in Spain and how is it produced?

Answer 52

Cava, Methode Tradicional

Question 53

What are the levels of quality in Spain?

Answer 53

1. Vino de Mesa (VdM) 2. Vino de la Tierra (VdT/VT) 3. Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica (VCIG/VC) 4. Denominación de Origen (DO) 5. Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOC)