Practice Theory Questions 1

Question 1

What is the dominant flavor difference between less polished and more polished sakes?

Answer 1

The more polished contributes to more elegance, delicate flavors, vibrant aromatics

The less polished contributes to more rustic, fatty, and earthy flavors

Question 2

What is the name of the machine used to mill Sake rice?

Answer 2

Seimaiki

Question 3

What are other spices used in London Dry Gin besides Juniper?

Answer 3

Orange and lemon peel, anise, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, angelica root

Question 4

What is the minimum R.S. for Bonnezeaux AOP?

Answer 4

51 g/l

Question 5

Sekt is usually produced in which method?

Answer 5

Traditional method

Question 6

What is the boiling point for alcohol?

Answer 6

Approximately 173 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 7

What is the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino?

Answer 7

Aged in cask for a minimum two years and in the bottle for an additional four months. Released January 1 of the fifth years harvest

Riserva - in the bottle for an additional six months. Released January 1 of the sixth years harvest

Question 8

What is the diurnal shift?

Answer 8

The change in temperature from its maximum, typically in the late afternoon, to its minimum, just before sunrise.

Important for fruit to maintain a good balance between ripeness and acidity

Question 9

What is Doble Pasta?

Answer 9

Doble Pasta red wines are macerated and fermented with twice the normal amount of grape skins and pulp, resulting in a wine of intense concentration, tannin and color

Question 10

What is the largest W.O. Unit in South Africa?

Answer 10

Northern Cape

Question 11

Name the G.I. in Australia of the following producers: Clarendon Hill and Jim Barry

Answer 11

Clarendon Hills: McLaren Vale

Jim Barry: Clare Valley

Question 12

What Brunello producer lost over 60,000 liters of wine after someone broke in and drained multiple casks of wine?

Answer 12

Case Basse (Soldera)

Question 13

In which AOP is Clisson, Le Pallet, and Gorges?

Answer 13

Muscadet Sevre et Maine

Question 14

What is the most planted grape in Chile?

Answer 14

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 15

What is the northernmost sub region of Coquimbo?

Answer 15

Elqui Valley

Question 16

Cannubi and Masseto:

Answer 16

Masseto Toscana IGP; first released in 1986

Cannubi Cru of Barolo

Question 17

Which AOP can be recommended comparable to Masseto?

Answer 17

Pomerol

Question 18

Where in Austria do Emmerich Knoll and Hirtzberger locate?

Answer 18

Wachau

Question 19

What country is Dalmatia and Suhindol located?

Answer 19

Croatia

Bulgaria

Question 20

What is the Coquard basket press in Champagne?

Answer 20

A press used in Champagne to press grapes as gently as possible

Question 21

What is the DOCG for “Saten”?

Answer 21

Franciacorta

it has less pressure in the bottle: five bars compared with six. In order to achieve this, producers add less sugar in the liqueur de tirage resulting in a gentle, creamy, silky wine

Question 22

What are the grapes for Marsala Oro?

Answer 22

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Damaschino

Question 23

When did Alsace achieve AOC status?

Answer 23

1962

Question 24

What is the minimum ABV for Alsace GC Riesling and Pinot Gris?

Answer 24

Riesling: 11%

Pinot Gris: 12.5%

Question 25

Which river flows next to Eola Amity Hill?

Answer 25

Willamette River

Question 26

Where is the VQA Okanagan located?

Answer 26

British Columbia

Question 27

What is Cotnari and what is it famous for?

Answer 27

Cotnari is a DOC of Romania famous for sweet wines made from grasa de Cotnari

Question 28

What is noble rot in German?

Answer 28

Edelfaule

Question 29

Pradikatswein must carry an Amtliche Prufungsnummer (AP Number), a series of five sets of numbers indicating what?

Answer 29

The first number refers to region (anbaugebiete) where wine was tested Second set refers to commune where wine was bottled Third set refers to the bottlers code The fourth set refers to a unique code for the bottling The final two numbers indicate the year in which the appellation was filed

Question 30

Dominio de Pingus

Answer 30

Region: Ribera del Duero Winery location: Valladolid Inaugural vintage: 1995 100% Tempranillo aged in a mix of old and new barrique for 18 months

Question 31

The five original “Clos” of Priorat

Answer 31

Clos Mogador Palacios Clos Dofi Clos Erasmus Clos de l’Obac Clos Martinet

Question 32

What is bottle condition?

Answer 32

bottle conditioned beer allows the yeast to naturally carbonate the beer after fermentation is complete. Because active yeast remains in a bottle-conditioned beer, it continues to develop and age ever so slightly over time. This makes bottle conditioned beer perfect for aging, as it will continue to mature, much like a fine wine.

Question 33

How to control Brett in a winery

Answer 33

Practice proper sanitation Barrel topping Free SO2 management

Question 34

Which Acid is used for acidification?

Answer 34

Tartaric acid

Question 35

Roasted Hill is which AOP?

Answer 35

Cote Rotie

Question 36

What is the minimum ABV and R.S. for Amarone?

Answer 36

Minimum ABV: 14% Maximum R.S. 12 g/l

Question 37

The VDP terms for dry wines: What is the maximum R.S. allowed in these wines?

Answer 37

“GG” Grosses Gewachs or Trocken Maximum R.S. 9 g/l

Question 38

What are 2 positive effects of “Le Mistral”?

Answer 38

the winds rid the area of virtually all cloud cover, ensuring bright, sunny days that are perfect for ripening fruit. In addition, the winds help to normalize temperatures, ensuring it is neither too cold, nor too hot for the grapes to do their thing. It dries the vineyards, preventing mold and mildew from taking hold.

Question 39

What are sweet wine AOCs in Graves besides Sauterns?

Answer 39

Cerons and Barsac

Question 40

What two regions border False Bay?

Answer 40

Stellenbosch and Cape Town

Question 41

What does Amabile mean on an Italian label?

Answer 41

Off dry

Question 42

Bannockburn and Gibbston are located where?

Answer 42

Central Otago (South Island)

Question 43

What are the 3 lightest styles of Crus Beaujolais?

Answer 43

Fleurie Chiroubles Saint Amour

Question 44

What is the grape for Bouzeron and Montagny?

Answer 44

Bouzeron: Aligote Montagny: Chardonnay

Question 45

What is the principal grape in Aube?

Answer 45

Pinot Noir

Question 46

What are the principal grapes in the following: Cerasuolo di Vittoria Torgiano Conero Rosso

Answer 46

Cerasuolo di Vittoria: Nero d’Avola (Sicily) Torgiano: Sangiovese (Umbria) Conero Rosso: Montepulciano (Marche)

Question 47

What is the wine style of Bairrada?

Answer 47

Red wine from the Baga grape

Question 48

What is the principal grape in Pipers River? In coonawarra?

Answer 48

Pipers River: Pinot Noir Coonawara: Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 49

Gutedel is a synonym for what grape varietal?

Answer 49

Chasselas in Alsace

Question 50

Which AOP is the Serein River located?

Answer 50

Chablis

Question 51

What is the principal wine style of Juracon?

Answer 51

Tangy dry whites (Gros Manseng) and sweet passerillage wines (Petit Manseng) Other varieties include: Lauzet, Courbu, Petit Courbu

Question 52

What does “Rancio” mean in Rasteau?

Answer 52

An oxidative and maderized style in which the wine is left in open barrels, exposed to the ravages of sunlight and temperature

Question 53

What is Pineau de Charentes?

Answer 53

A vin de liqueur in Cognac

Question 54

What does “Fine Champagne” mean on a label?

Answer 54

It is distilled from wines produced in the Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne regions, with Grande Champagne composing at least 50% of the blend

Question 55

Define Marc

Answer 55

A pomace spirit produced from pomace, the remnants left after pressing grapes. Best examples are found in Champagne, Alsace, and Burgundy