Practice MS Exam #1 (Donegan) Flashcards
In terms of styles produced, and major varietal composition; what is the difference in between Orleans AOP, and Orleans-Clery AOP?
”~ Orleans makes Red, White, and Rosé;
Whites are based on Chardonnay (aka: Auvernet Blanc),
Reds & Rosés are based on Pinot Meunier
~ Orleans-Clery makes Red Only!; 100% Cabernet Franc.”
Who makes “Pur Sang”? What is the AOP on the label?
Didier Dageaneau. ~~~ Pouilly Fume AOP
Name 2 famous soil types of Sancerre AOP.
“Terres Blanches: Kimmeridgian Clay (extending down from Chablis)
Caillottes: A stony soil littered with fossils
Silex: High proportion of Flint”
Where is Bodegas Inviosa?
Extremadura - They are the only Cava Producer in this region
What is the minimum percentage of Albarino for Rias Baixas DO to varietally label Albarino?
100% minimum
What is the major grape varietal of Arabaka Txakolina DO Blanco?
Hondarribi Zurrri
Please name and describe the differences between the 4 major methods of Madeira production.
Estufagem ~ Armazens de Calor ~ Vina Canteiro ~ Via Tournagem
What is the minimum percentage of a variety for that variety to label in Madeira?
”~ Minimum 85% for non-vintage
~ Minimum 100% for vintage dated wines”
What is the current regulating body of South African wines? In what year was it formed?
SAWIT ~ South African Wine Industry Trust. Formed in 1999 after the KWV gave up powers in 1997.
Pinotage is crossing of what 2 grapes?
Cinsault & Pinot Noir
What communes can append their name to Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?
Colli Astiani ~ Tinella ~~~ (Nizza is now its own DOCG)
What are the aging requirements of Franciacorta Saten DOCG?
24 months minimum on the lees ~ 31 months minimum aging before realease.
What is the main grape variety in Roero DOCG Rosso?
Nebbiolo
Name a producer of Alta Langa DOCG.
“Ettore Germano ~ Banfi. ~~~ Fontafredda also makes one; as does Contratto.
I’m sure there are more but these are the major two that I found which are available in the US…”
What is semibuai?
The milling process of removing the husk from sake rice.
What is the minimum amount of semibuai for Junmai Daigingo?
Minimum 50% removed.
What is the only non vitis-vinifera grape allowed in the production of VQA wine in Ontario? In what style of wine or wines is it permitted?
Vidal. Only allowed in Ice Wine (both still & sparkling).
What is the temperature (in Celsius) that must be reached for British Columbia Ice Wine to be harvested?
-8* Celsius
Where are the Thaunus Hills located? What influence do they have on this region?
Rheingau. They slope all the vineyards of Rheingau directly south into the sun.
Who produces Bacharacher Hahn? In what Bereich is it located?
Toni Jost. It is in Lorely bereich (Mittelrhien Anbaugebiete)
Name 2 gemeinde of the Kaiserstuhl Bereich.
“Sasbach ~ Burkheim ~ Oberrrotweil ~ Achkaren ~ Blankenhornsberg ~ Ihringen ~ Freiberg
~ (These are the ““major”” gemeinde, ther may be more.)”
What is the most planted grape of Nahe?
Riesling
What does Szaras mean in Tokaji? What styles of Tokaji can it be added to?
Dry. ~~~ It can be added to Szamorodni, Fortidas, and Maslas
What is the minimum RS of Tokaji Azsu 6 Puttonyos?
150 g/l RS