MA MS Questions 13.01.2024

Question 1

What is Capsule Congé?

Answer 1

The CRD cap (relating to French taxes), with a portrait of Marianne, means that the wine taxes have been paid to the General Directorate of Customs and Excise. This allows wine to circulate and therefore to be sold. The capsule colour is green for AOC wines.

Question 2

When making Gentil can the varieties be vinified together or separately?

Answer 2

Each variety must be vinified separately and must officially qualify as an AOC Alsace wine, then blended.

Question 3

How else can “Flûte d’Alsace” bottle be called?

Answer 3

“Vin du Rhin” bottle.

Question 4

What are the districts of Luján de Cuyo?

Answer 4

Agrelo IG
Las Compuertas IG
Vistalba IG

Question 5

What are the grapes used for the white wines of Côtes de Toul AOP?

Answer 5

Auxerrois and Aubin

Question 6

What is the name for Lake Geneva in France?

Answer 6

Lac Leman.

Question 7

The intent to produce a Grand Cru wine in Alsace must be declared before which date?

Answer 7

March 1st of the harvest year.

Question 8

Vines used for wine certified by VIGNO must be of what minimum age?

Answer 8

30 years

Question 9

In the Itata sub region, the two main rivers are Rio Itata and which other?

Answer 9

Rio Nublé

Question 10

Marchigüe, Lolol, and San Fernando are DO areas of ?

Answer 10

Colchagua

Question 11

When can VT and SGN be released?

Answer 11

June 1st of the second year following the harvest.

Question 12

What are the two fortified wines in Rueda? Which one is aged biologically under flor?

Answer 12

Rueda Dorado.
Rueda Palido aged under flor.

Question 13

What are the subzones of Bugey?

Answer 13

Manicle, Montagnieu, Cerdon.

Question 14

Which grape is excluded from the production of vin de paille in Jura?

Answer 14

Pinot Noir

Question 15

What are the aging requirements for a Jura Vin de Paille?

Answer 15

Minimum 3 years including 18 months in oak

Question 16

What is the maximum yield in hl/ha allowed in Chateau Chalon AOP?

Answer 16

30 hl/ha

Question 17

Which Savoie crus contain 100% Mondeuse?

Answer 17

Arbin and St Jean de la Porte

Question 18

Which AOPs can produce Vin de Paille in Jura?

Answer 18

Arbois, L’Etoile and Côtes du Jura

Question 19

Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends?

Answer 19

Gewurztraminer

Question 20

Who makes Clos de la Faille, where and from which grape?

Answer 20

Albert Mann, Alsace, Pinot Noir.

Question 21

Which Alsace AOP subzone can be stated on the label for both red and white wines?

Answer 21

Côte de Rouffach

Question 22

Which communes may add their names to the appellation in Roussette de Bugey AOP? What is the grape?

Answer 22

Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand

100% Roussette (Altesse)

Question 23

Which soil in the Loire Valley can also be called Oxfordian limestone?

Answer 23

caillottes (a mix of limestone and gravel)

griottes (a mix of limestone and clay)

Question 24

In which AOP would you find the producer René Renou?

Answer 24

Bonnezeaux AOP, Loire Valley

Question 25

Which AOP is the smallest in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 25

Coulee de Serrant AOP, 7 hectares.

Question 26

Which appellation in Touraine uses 100% Romorantin grape in its wines?

Answer 26

Cour-Cheverny AOP.

Question 27

In which AOP of the Loire would you find the producer Domaine Tassin?

Answer 27

Sancerre

Question 28

Under what synonym is the Malvar grape of Vinos de Madrid DO known as in Montilla-Moriles?

Answer 28

Layren

Question 29

Who owns Quinta do Retiro Nuovo?

Answer 29

Wiese & Krohn *Fladgate (parent company)

Question 30

Within which DO of Spain would you find the subzone Vinalopo?

Answer 30

Alicante DO

Question 31

What are the ageing requirements for Vin Santo del Chianti DOC?

Answer 31

Vin Santo - released after 1st of November in the 3rd year Vin Santo Riserva - released after 1st November in the 4th Year

Question 32

What are the sub-regions of Ribera del Guadiana?

Answer 32

Ribera Alta de Guadiana Ribera Baja de Guadiana Matanegra Canamero Montanchez Tierra de Barros

Question 33

Where would you find the valleys of Tumbaya, Tilcara and Humahuaca?

Answer 33

Jujuy IG province, North Region

Question 34

Within which GI would you find the producer Caledonia Australis?

Answer 34

Gippsland

Question 35

Where would you find Garys’ Vineyard?

Answer 35

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, Central Coast, California. Famous for Pinot Noir.

Question 36

What are the DOs of Tenerife?

Answer 36

Ycoden - Daute - Isora Valle de la Orotava Tacoronte - Acentejo Valle de Guimar Abona

Question 37

Who make the following wines? a. Entity Shiraz b. Ironstone Pressing GSM c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre d. Block 6 Shiraz e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz

Answer 37

a. Entity Shiraz – John Duval b. Ironstone Pressing GSM – D’Arenberg c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre – Shobbrook d. Block 6 Shiraz – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz - Langmeil

Question 38

Which native Australian pest is commonly known by the initials LBAM?

Answer 38

Light Brown Apple Moth

Question 39

From which subzone of Malaga are Sierras de Málaga DO wines primarily sourced?

Answer 39

Serrania de Rhonda.

Question 40

In which GI would you find the producer ‘Tar and Roses’?

Answer 40

Goulbourn Valley

Question 41

What are the regions of Rio Grande do Sul?

Answer 41

Serra Gaúcha (Vale dos Vinhedos sub-region) São Joaquim Serra do Sudeste Campanha

Question 42

Which 2 counties are located on Napa county’s Eastern border?

Answer 42

Yolo and Solano.

Question 43

What does “Colheita Seleccionada” indicate on a Portuguese wine label?

Answer 43

“Selected Harvest” - Official designation for DOC/DOP wines with outstanding organoleptic characteristics and a minimum of 1% abv higher than the appellation requires; must always carry the vintage.

Question 44

What are the AVAs of Willamette Valley AVA?

Answer 44

Dundee Hills AVA Eola-Amity Hills AVA McMinnville AVA Ribbon Ridge AVA Chehalem Mountain AVA Yamhill-Carlton District AVA Van Duzer Corridor AVA Tualatin Hills AVA Laurelwood AVA Lower Long Tom AVA Mount Pisgah Polk County Oregon AVA

Question 45

In which GI would you find Balgownie estate?

Answer 45

Bendigo