Regions

Question 1

How many crus in champagne?

Answer 1

44 premier cru and 17 grand cru

Question 2

Name five sub regions in champagne and most widely planted grape.

Answer 2

1. Montagne de Reims -Pinot Noir
2. Vallee de La Marne- Meunier
3. Cote de Blanc - Chardonnay
4. Cote de Sezanne - Chardonnay
5. Cote de Bar - Pinot Noir

Question 3

In the Loire Valley, name two regions for sparkling wine and the grapes used.

Answer 3

1. Saumur- many varieties including Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Sparkling Rose is made with Cabernet franc.
2. Vouvray- chenin blanc

Both traditional with 9 months on lees

Question 4

Name four regions for Cava.

Answer 4

1. Catalan near Saint Sadurni d’Anoia
2. Navarra
3. Rioja
4. Valencia

Question 5

Name four cool or moderate regions in Australia that make quality sparkling and the usual grapes.

Answer 5

Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills, Geelong and Tasmania. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 6

Name a region in Australia that makes cheap sparkling usually in tank or carbonation method

Answer 6

Riverina

Question 7

Which region in New Zealand produces the most grapes for sparkling?

Answer 7

Marlborough

Question 8

Name two regions in California that make sparkling wine.

Answer 8

Los Carneros AVA and Anderson Valley AVA

Question 9

What is the IGP of the Loire?

Answer 9

Val de loire