MS Questions 09.07.2024

Question 1

What is Gabbro? Name a region/AOP where you can find it.

Answer 1

Soil type (igneous rock). Muscadet de Sevre et Maine

Question 2

What is the RS range for Coteaux d’Ancenis AOP Blanc?

Answer 2

20-40 g/l

Question 3

Name the producer, the Grand Cru and the commune for the below Clos:
Clos de la Treille
Clos Saint Imer
Clos Schild

Answer 3

Clos de la Treille - Francois Baur, Brand Grand Cru, Turckheim
Clos Saint Imer - Ernest Burn, Goldert Grand Cru, Gueberschwihr
Clos Schild - Lucien Albrecht, Pfingstberg Grand Cru, Orschwihr

Question 4

Name the two Alsace Grand Cru in the commune of Bergheim.

Answer 4

Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru
Kanzlerberg Grand Cru

Question 5

Who is producing San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir and where?

Answer 5

Hirsch, Sonoma Coast.

Question 6

In which GI would you find the Saanich Peninsula?

Answer 6

Vancouver Island (Unofficial Sub)

Question 7

In which States is Chaptalization legal in the USA and up to how many Brix?

Answer 7

Every state except California. Up to 25 Brix.

Question 8

Which Carneros sparkling wine producer was founded by Cava producer Freixenet?

Answer 8

Gloria Ferrer

Question 9

Who is producing the wine T6 Cabernet Sauvignon? In which region?

Answer 9

Schrader. Oakville, Napa Valley.

Question 10

Where would you find San Vicente Valley and Tecate wine production areas?

Answer 10

Baja California, Mexico.

Question 11

Who is producing The Tributary Chardonnay and where?

Answer 11

Littorai, Sonoma Coast AVA.

Question 12

In which GI would you find Osoyoos and Kelowna?

Answer 12

Okanagan Valley (unofficial subs)

Question 13

Where would you find Lebrija VCIG ?

Answer 13

Andalucia

Question 14

Name 3 Major Balearic Islands.

Answer 14

Any 3 of:
Mallorca
Ibiza
Menorca
Formentera

Question 15

What are the DOs of Murcia?

Answer 15

Bullas
Jumilla
Yecla

Question 16

What are the Vinos de Pago in Utiel-Requena, Valencia?

Answer 16

El Terrerazo (2010)
Los Balagueses (2011)
Vera de Estenas (2019)
Chozas Carrascal (2020)

Question 17

Who produces “First Growth” in Australia?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

Answer 17

Parker Estate.

Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 18

Where would you find the Far North Zone?

What is its sole region?

Answer 18

South Australia, Australia.

Southern Flinders Ranges GI.

Question 19

Which PDO of Ionian Islands produces dry white wines only and from which grape?

Answer 19

Robola of Cephalonia PDO - dry whites from 100% Robola

Question 20

Archanes and Peza PDOs would blend which two grapes for their red wines? Which of the two produces dry reds only?

Answer 20

Mandilaria andf Kotsifali.
Archanes PDO reds only

Question 21

When was Ruinart established?

Answer 21

1729

Question 22

What is the main grape in Cremant de Die?

Answer 22

min 55% Clairette, min 10% Aligote, 5-10% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

Question 23

What are the grapes permitted in English Quality Sparkling Wine? What is the min abv?

Answer 23

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir Precoce
Meunier
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris

min 10%

Question 24

What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Sussex PDO Sparkling wines?

Answer 24

min 12 months on the lees and 15 months total.

Question 25

The Prestige Cuvees from the following Champagne houses. Ayala Drappier Duval Leroy Charles Heidseck Henriot Mumm Jacques Selosse Vilmart and Cie Nicolas Feuillatte Jacquart

Answer 25

Ayala – Perle d’Ayala Drappier – Charles de Gaulle Duval Leroy – Femme de Champagne Charles Heidseck – Blanc des Millenaires Henriot – Hemera Mumm – Cuvee R Lalou Jacques Selosse – Substance NV Vilmart and Cie – Couer de Cuvee Nicolas Feuillatte – Palme d’Or Jacquart – Cuvee Alpha

Question 26

Which famous wine producer teamed up with Champagne Thienot for special champagne bottlings?

Answer 26

Penfolds

Question 27

Who is producing “Vénus” Brut Nature, in which village and from which grape?

Answer 27

Agrapart. Avize. 100% Chardonnay

Question 28

What are the maximum residual sugar levels for the following Sherry styles? Vino Genoroso Amontillado Vino Generoso de Licor Dry Vino Generoso de Licor Medium Vino Generoso de Licor Cream

Answer 28

Vino Genoroso Amontillado – 5 g/l (like all Vino Generoso) Vino Generoso de Licor Dry – 45 g/l Vino Generoso de Licor Medium – 115 g/l Vino Generoso de Licor Cream – 140 g/l

Question 29

What is the minimum aging in wood for a Viejo Condado de Huelva?

Answer 29

3 years

Question 30

In which region would you find the producer Roagna?

Answer 30

Piedmont. Barbaresco and Barolo.

Question 31

Who owns the Monprivato Cru and in which commune is it located?

Answer 31

Giuseppe Mascarello, Castiglione Falletto

Question 32

What are the terms used for Rosato and Rosso styles in Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 32

Kretzer and Rubino.

Question 33

What is a “fruttai”?

Answer 33

The special lofts used for drying the grapes for Recioto and Amarone della Valpolicella.

Question 34

What are the sub-zones of Barbera d’Asti and what is the minimum alcohol required if a sub-zone is mentioned on the label?

Answer 34

Tinella Colli Astiani (Astiano) min 13% abv