Wine Regions & Varieties Flashcards
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Covers smaller areas with strict rules
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Has greater flexibility but still has to follow the rules
Denominazione di Origine Controllata is a
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in Italy
Vino de la Tierra is a
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) of Spain
What is the French term for old vines?
Vieilles vignes
Common flavours of Pinot Noir are
Red fruits (red cherry, strawberry, raspberry)
Black fruits (Blackberry, mulberry, plum)
Forest floor, mushroom, gamey
Common characters in a basic Bourgogne AOC wine are
High acid
Red cherry
Strawberry
Low to medium tannins
What villages are from the Cote de Nuits
Nuit-Saint-Georges AOC
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
Best regions in Australia for Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Best regions in North America for Pinot Noir
Sonoma
Carneros
Why is Zinfandel/Primitivo generally high in alcohol?
It ripens unevenly
Is Premier Cru or Grand Cru higher in level?
Grand Cru
Primitivo in Italy is best grown in
Puglia
Riesling grown in cool climates:
Delicate
High acid
Lemon, green apple and floral notes
Riesling grown in moderate climates:
Slightly fuller
Medium acid
Peach and lemon notes
What bodies can Riesling be?
Light, medium and full bodied
What is the order from lowest to highest in natural sugar at time of harvest
Kabinett
Auslese
Spatlese
Eiswein
Beerenauslee
Trockenbeerenauslee
Describe a typical Alsace Riesling
Ripe citrus, vibrant blossom and stone fruit
Medium bodied with high acid
Which German region produces Riesling similar to Alsace?
Pfalz
What does Qualitatswein mean (German labelling)?
Higher level of ripeness from 1 of the 13 regions
What does Pradikatswein mean (German labelling)?
Higher natural sugar from 1 region
What does Landwein mean (German labelling)
PGI wine
Typically light-bodied and dry to off-dry in style
Most prominent Riesling production areas in Australia are
Clare Valley
Eden Valley
As Riesling ages, it can develop
Petroleum like characters
Does Halbtrocken mean the wine is drier than Trocken?
No
Best climates for Chenin Blanc are
Cool, Moderate and Warm
Can Chenin Blanc be made into Very Dry to Very Sweet wines?
True
Is Chenin never placed in oak because of its high acidity?
False
When can Chenin Blanc be drunk?
Anytime:
On release, over a few years and aged for decades
Typical flavours of Chenin Blanc are
Green Apple
Lemon
Peach
Pineapple
What region and country is Vouvray found?
Loire Valley
France
Is Chenin Blanc the only variety permitted in Vouvray?
True
In South Africa, what type of wine does Old Vine Chenin Blanc produce?
Pronounced pineapple, mango and vanilla
In South Africa, what type of wine does high volume & often blended Chenin Blanc produce?
Peach, pineapple with hints of oak
What style Semillon is produced in Bordeaux AOC and is it blended?
Dry
Blended with Sauvignon Blanc
What style of Semillon is produced in Sauternes AOC?
Sweet
Full bodied
High alcohol
What style of Semillon is produced in Hunter Valley?
Light bodied
Low Alcohol
Dry
What style of Semillon is produced in the Barossa Valley?
Full bodied
Oak matured
Are all wines produced in the Tokaj region sweet?
No
