Questions MS 09.10.2023

Question 1

What is the minimum ageing in wood for Bandol Rouge AOP

Answer 1

18 months

Question 2

Name an AOP in Provence with a min 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera

Answer 2

Bellet AOP red & Rosé

Question 3

For what is Doucillon Blanc a synonym

Answer 3

Bourboulenc in Cassis AOP

Question 4

Name the AOPs in Languedoc producing red wines only

Answer 4

Corbières-Boutenac AOP, Fitou AOP, Minervois-La Livinière AOP, Terrasses du Larzac AOP

Question 5

Where would you find Chateau Cremade

Answer 5

Palette AOP, Provence

Question 6

What is the synonym for Vermentino in Corsica

Answer 6

Malvoisie de Corse

Question 7

What are the five subzones of Cote de Provence

Answer 7

La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Frejus and Notre-Dame des Anges

Question 8

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required for Banyuls Grand Cru

Answer 8

75%

Question 9

Name the communes of Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP

Answer 9

Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres

Question 10

What style of wine does Grand Roussillon AOP produce

Answer 10

VDN blanc, rose, rouge, rancio

Question 11

Which Rivesaltes VDN requires 100% Grenache

Answer 11

Rivesaltes VDN Grenat

Question 12

Name the sweet wines appelations of Bergerac

Answer 12

Monbazillac, Saussignac, Rosette, Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel

Question 13

What style of wine does Gaillac Premières Côtes AOP produce. From which grapes

Answer 13

Dry whites from min 50% combined Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len de l’El and Muscadelle + Max 50% combined SB and Ondenc

Question 14

Principal variety for Fronton AOP

Answer 14

Min 50% Negrette

Question 15

Which river passes through Limoux AOC

Answer 15

Aude

Question 16

Which river passes through Cahors

Answer 16

Lot river

Question 17

Which AOP shares the same area with Madiran

Answer 17

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Question 18

What is the variety used for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP
What is the minimum residual sugar

Answer 18

Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
90 g/l

Question 19

What is the synonym for Vermentino in Patrimonio AOP

Answer 19

Malvoisie de Corse

Question 20

What is the principal grape in the roses and reds of Patrimonio AOP

Answer 20

Nielluccio

Question 21

What is the synonym for Ugni Blanc in Ajaccio AOP

Answer 21

Rossola

Question 22

What is another name for Sciaccarello in Corsica

Answer 22

Mammolo

Question 23

Which river passes through the heart of Rivesaltes

Answer 23

Tét

Question 24

Where would you find Chateau Pradeaux

Answer 24

Bandol

Question 25

La Coume du Roy is a top Domaine in which appellation

Answer 25

Maury

Question 26

What are the more common synonyms for the following grapes Bordelesa Beltza Axeria Axeria Handia Xuri Zerratia

Answer 26

Bordelesa Beltza – Tannat Axeria – Cabernet Franc Axeria Handia – Cabernet Sauvignon Xuri Zerratia – Courbu

Question 27

Fronton lies along which river

Answer 27

Tarn

Question 28

Who produces Le Rosé Nuances

Answer 28

Chateau de Pibarnon

Question 29

Vin de Corse ‘Coteaux de Cap Corse’ blanc must contain a minimum 80% of which grape

Answer 29

Vermentino

Question 30

Name the mountains that shelter Rioja and Navarra to the North West

Answer 30

Cantabrian Mountains

Question 31

What is the name of Ebro’s tributary where Rioja gets its name from

Answer 31

Oja

Question 32

Which river runs along the Ribeiro DO

Answer 32

Miño River

Question 33

What are the main soil types found in Sherry

Answer 33

Albariza (chalk), Barros (clay), Arenas (sandy)

Question 34

Where is Valle de la Orotava DO

Answer 34

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Question 35

Which grape variety can carry the VITI quality label

Answer 35

Merlot (Ticino)

Question 36

Which famous Burgundian winemaker works with Bodegas Chacra on the Mainque and Chacra Chardonnays

Answer 36

Jean Marc Roulot

Question 37

What are the sub zones of Maule Valley

Answer 37

Claro, Valle de Loncomilla, Valle de Tutuven

Question 38

Name the most important Pago in Sanlucar de Barrameda

Answer 38

Miraflores

Question 39

Who makes the following Sherries Tio Diego Amontillado La Ina La Bota de Amontillado La Gitana – Hidalgo East India Solera Tio Pepe Pedro Ximenez Solera 1830 Amontillado Antique Del Duque Amontillado

Answer 39

Tio Diego Amontillado – Valdespino La Ina – Emilio Lustau La Bota de Amontillado – Equipo Navajos La Gitana – Hidalgo East India Solera – Emilio Lustau Tio Pepe – Gonzales Byass Pedro Ximenez Solera 1830 – Alvear Amontillado Antique – Fernando de Castilla Del Duque Amontillado – Gonzales Byass