Important Regions

Question 1

What are the three most important wine regions in Greece?

Answer 1

Naoussa, Nemea, Santorini

Question 2

What regions in Spain fall under DOCa qualifications?

Answer 2

Rioja and Priorat (DOQ in Catalan)

Question 3

Describe Vinos de Pago

Answer 3

The highest classification in Spain referring to individual estates (vs regions) made from Estate fruit and matured on site

Question 4

Name three important regions within the zone of SE Australia

Answer 4

Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Mclaren Vale, Adelaide Hills

Question 5

If a wine is labeled “Cabernet” and has “Coonawara” on the label, what percentage of the wine has to be Cab?

Answer 5

85%

Question 6

What is the most important PGI in the south of France?

Answer 6

Pays D’OC

Question 7

What is the Bordeaux sub appellation for dry white wines?

Answer 7

Pessac-Leognan

Question 8

What grape is Coonawarra known for growing?

Answer 8

Full bodied Cabernet

Question 9

Where is La Mancha?

Answer 9

Central Spain, elevated plateau, continental climate

Question 10

What is the soil composition in Coonawara?

Answer 10

Terra Rossa soil- clay-rich, well-drained reddish soil over limestone

Question 11

What are three of the most important regions for Port?

Answer 11

Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior

Question 12

What is the soil composition in Jerez?

Answer 12

Albariza soil- high chalk content, retains water

Question 13

What is the soil composition in priorat?

Answer 13

Licorella- layers of red slate and mica