Mock Triage Flashcards
What is the name for the dry stone walls of Valtellina?
Muretti a secco
What is petites eaux?
Diluted brandy that dilutes cognac to the final strength of 40%
What is the max abv allowed in cognac after the second distillation?
73.7%
Where is Koutsi cru?
Nemea
High elevation, where Boutari produced
Between assakuki, fune and shizuku pressing methods, which is most commonly used and which is more delicate?
Assakuki: most common press method in sake (accordion)
Shizuku: Hanging bag, drip, most delicate
Most planted red grape in Basilicata? What is the minimum elevation for Aglianico del Vulture DOCG?
Aglianico
min elevation: 200m
Minimum percent for AVA in oregon? Minimum percent for Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir varietals?
95%
Chard, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir: 90%
Everything else 75%
What are the three steps of Malting in order?
Steeping
Germination
Kilning
During germination, what % of moisture is in the grain?
45%
What enzyme in Malting is most important in converting starch to dextrose and maltose?
Amylase
What style of wine is “the beer for keeping” and where is it made?
Biere de Garde
Nord-Pas-de-Calais, near Belgium border
Warmest and Driest aoc in Touraine? What forest shields? What rivers?
Chinon
Chinon Forest
Loire and Vienne
Three soil types of Chinon?
Varennes: alluvial sand
Tuffeau: soft limestone
Clay
By what date must Armagnac and Cognac distillation be completed, each year?
March 31: April 1 marks beginning of aging period
Why is Armagnac spint typically taken off the still at Lower alcohol percentage by volume than for cognac? What is the abv range or maximum for the spirit exiting the still?
Armagnac is known for congeners: lower abv keeps them intact and fiery
52%-72% abv
Pot still: 65%-72%
Describe “correr la escalas” or
“to run the scales” in sherry production. what do the terms “saca” and “rocío” refer to in the process?
This is the process of Trasiegos: Saca is to take the sherry out of barrel, Rocío is to top off.
What is Camanchaca and what specific wine regions does it impact? How so?
Limari
Elqui, brings cool air inland
Leyda
What are the permitted DAC wines for Riedenwine in Kamptal?
Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris
Approved DAC Riedenwine varieties for Wagram?
Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, or Roter Veltliner
What producer makes “Codington” and “Hunting Hill” Chardonnay, and where are they located? what is their 3rd Chardonnay wine?
Kumeu River, Auckland
Maté’s vineyard (flagship wine)
Where is the Omala Valley?
Cephalonia,
Main valley of Robola of Cephalonia PDO
What region does the warm, humid Ostro wind affect?
Veneto and Fruili around Prosecco DOC
“Naia”, “Val de Vid” and “Sancho” are all bottlings of this DO?
Rueda
What is the only EU approved designation for China?
Ningxia
