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Wine Regions & Varieties Flashcards

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Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

A

Covers smaller areas with strict rules

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Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

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Has greater flexibility but still has to follow the rules

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3
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Denominazione di Origine Controllata is a

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Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in Italy

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4
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Vino de la Tierra is a

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Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) of Spain

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5
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What is the French term for old vines?

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Vieilles vignes

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Common flavours of Pinot Noir are

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Red fruits (red cherry, strawberry, raspberry)
Black fruits (Blackberry, mulberry, plum)
Forest floor, mushroom, gamey

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7
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Common characters in a basic Bourgogne AOC wine are

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High acid
Red cherry
Strawberry
Low to medium tannins

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8
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What villages are from the Cote de Nuits

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Nuit-Saint-Georges AOC
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC

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9
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Best regions in Australia for Pinot Noir

A

Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula

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10
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Best regions in North America for Pinot Noir

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Sonoma
Carneros

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11
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Why is Zinfandel/Primitivo generally high in alcohol?

A

It ripens unevenly

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12
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Is Premier Cru or Grand Cru higher in level?

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Grand Cru

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13
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Primitivo in Italy is best grown in

A

Puglia

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14
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Riesling grown in cool climates:

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Delicate
High acid
Lemon, green apple and floral notes

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Riesling grown in moderate climates:

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Slightly fuller
Medium acid
Peach and lemon notes

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16
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What bodies can Riesling be?

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Light, medium and full bodied

17
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What is the order from lowest to highest in natural sugar at time of harvest

A

Kabinett
Auslese
Spatlese
Eiswein
Beerenauslee
Trockenbeerenauslee

18
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Describe a typical Alsace Riesling

A

Ripe citrus, vibrant blossom and stone fruit
Medium bodied with high acid

19
Q

Which German region produces Riesling similar to Alsace?

A

Pfalz

20
Q

What does Qualitatswein mean (German labelling)?

A

Higher level of ripeness from 1 of the 13 regions

21
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What does Pradikatswein mean (German labelling)?

A

Higher natural sugar from 1 region

22
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What does Landwein mean (German labelling)

A

PGI wine
Typically light-bodied and dry to off-dry in style

23
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Most prominent Riesling production areas in Australia are

A

Clare Valley
Eden Valley

24
Q

As Riesling ages, it can develop

A

Petroleum like characters

25
Q

Does Halbtrocken mean the wine is drier than Trocken?

A

No

26
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Best climates for Chenin Blanc are

A

Cool, Moderate and Warm

27
Q

Can Chenin Blanc be made into Very Dry to Very Sweet wines?

A

True

28
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Is Chenin never placed in oak because of its high acidity?

A

False

29
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When can Chenin Blanc be drunk?

A

Anytime:
On release, over a few years and aged for decades

30
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Typical flavours of Chenin Blanc are

A

Green Apple
Lemon
Peach
Pineapple

31
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What region and country is Vouvray found?

A

Loire Valley
France

32
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Is Chenin Blanc the only variety permitted in Vouvray?

A

True

33
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In South Africa, what type of wine does Old Vine Chenin Blanc produce?

A

Pronounced pineapple, mango and vanilla

34
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In South Africa, what type of wine does high volume & often blended Chenin Blanc produce?

A

Peach, pineapple with hints of oak

35
Q

What style Semillon is produced in Bordeaux AOC and is it blended?

A

Dry
Blended with Sauvignon Blanc

36
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What style of Semillon is produced in Sauternes AOC?

A

Sweet
Full bodied
High alcohol

37
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What style of Semillon is produced in Hunter Valley?

A

Light bodied
Low Alcohol
Dry

38
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What style of Semillon is produced in the Barossa Valley?

A

Full bodied
Oak matured

39
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Are all wines produced in the Tokaj region sweet?

A

No

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