Wine Law and Label terms Flashcards
What is the government authority that oversees the wine industry of Australia?
Wine Australia, established in 1981 as the Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation. They regulate the label language, define geographical boundaries and moderate exports and trade. They also promote Australian wines in the country and abroad.
When did the first GIs roll out in Australia?
In 1994
What are the different levels of geographic regions in Australia?
States
Zones
Regions
Subregions
How is a region or subregion defined in Australia?
A Single tract of land, comprising at least five independent vineyards of at least five hectares apiece, with a minimum annual output of 500 tones of wine grapes. Regions are not necessarily contained within a single zone, more are zones necessarily contained within a single state.
What is “Bikavér?” What does it mean and which regions can use this name on a bottle?
Bikavér means blend of grapes. This term can be used in two North Hungary PDOs: Egri and Szekszárd. This term is used for blends of red grapes. Egri it must be four grapes, and Szekszárd requires three.
What do these terms indicate?
Feher
Roze
Voros
Hungarian terms for white, rose and red wines.
Since what year did it become mandatory to have 85% of the stated variety on the bottle?
1993- before that it was common place to have mostly Tinta Negra Mole as a major component in the wine.
A champagne or Austrian Sekt that is labeled “brut nature” can have up to how many grams of RS?
3 g/l
What is the minimum required Sauvignon Blanc permitted in white wines from Entre-Deux-Mers?
30%
What is the name of the species of tea plant?
Camellia sinesis
What are the top five wine producing countries?
- Italy
- Spain
- France
- US
- China
- Argentina
- Chile
- Australia
- South Africa
Which country produces the most sparkling wines?
Germany
What are the aging requirements for Spanish wine?
Crianza Blanco: 18 months/6 in oak
Crianza Tinto: 24 months/6 in oak
Reserva Blanco: 24 months/6 in oak
Reserva Tinto: 36 months/ 12 in oak
G. Reserva Blanco: 48 months/ 6 in oak
G. Reserva Tinto: 60 months/ 18 in oak
What are the aging requirements for Rioja DOCa wines?
Crianza Blanco: 18 months/ 6 in oak (6 months longer than Spain)
Crianza Tinto: 24 months/ 12 in oak (6 months longer in oak)
Reserva Blanco: 24 months/ 6 in oak (same as Spain)
Reserva Tinto: 36 months/ 12 in oak (same as Spain)
G. Reserva Blanco: 48 months/ 6 in oak (same as Spain)
G. Reserva Tinto: 60 months/ 24 in oak (6 months longer in oak)
How long is Espumosa Calidad aged on the lees?
15 months on the lees
