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What are the macronutrients needed by the vine?

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(NPK) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

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What are the micronutrients needed by the vine?

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(Bad Monogamous Cows Inspected Molten Zinc)

Boron, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc)

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Glass blowers didn’t make uniform bottle neck openings until what period in history?

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The 1600’s

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Who was instrumental in the creation of the first AOC?

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Baron Pierre LeRoy Boise-eau-marie.

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What are the four major requirements to be awarded AOP status?

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  1. Delimited Area
  2. Authorised varieties
  3. Maximum permitted yields
  4. Regulated pruning/harvesting/winemaking and ageing.
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What are the four major requirements for IGP wines?

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  1. Specified zone of production
  2. Authorised varieties
  3. Prescribed minimum alcohol level
  4. Tasting panel approval
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What is the purpose of the INAO?

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To police and protect it’s wine and spirit AOC’s from wrongful marketing or misleading labelling, internally and abroad.

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Gouais Blanc German synonym

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Weisser Heunisch

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Gouais Blanc x Pinot = ?

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Aligote, Auxerrois, Chardonnay, Gamay

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Gouais Blanc x Chenin Blanc = ?

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Colombard

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Gouais Blanc x Unknown = ?

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Furmint

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Gouais Blanc x Various = ?

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Riesling, Blaufrankisch

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Sauvignon x Unknown = ?

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Chenin Blanc

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Savignin x Unknown (Extinct?) = ?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Ancient synonyms for Pinot

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Morillon, Noiren, Avernat

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What is Arrufiac?

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An aromatic white variety that is approved for production in Pacherenc du Vic Bilh and Saint Mont

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What is Baroque?

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A white aromatic grape variety from the southwest, late ripening most of which are in the Tursan AOC.

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What is Blanqueiron?

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A blending white grape variety that is falling out of fashion, primarily found in the Ballet AOC.

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What is Camaralet?

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A white variety from the southwest that creates low alcohol wines with aromas of honey, fennel and cinnamon spice.

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What is Chasan? Who are it’s parents?

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A white grape variety from Languedoc-Roussillon that is a cross between Palomino and Chardonnay.

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What is Codivarta?

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A white variety from Corsica.

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What is Grignet?

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A white variety from Savoie, of which there are only 30ha planted, primarily in the Cru of L’Ayze.

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What is Jacquère?

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A white grape variety that accounts for half of the planted acreage in Savoie, and has Gouais as a parent.

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What is Len de L’El?

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A white grape variety from the Southwest that is native to Gaillac.

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What is Sacy? Parentage?
A white Gouais x Pinot cross that is used in the production of Saint-Pourçain whites in the Loire and cremant de Bourgogne.
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What is Saint-Come? AOC?
A high-acid, high-alcohol white grape susceptible to Botrytis, used in the Estaing AOC.
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What is the synonym for Pinot Gris in Champagne?
Fromenteau.
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What is Lladoner Pelut?
A red grape variety that is a hairy-leafed mutation of Grenache Noir.
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What is Marselan? Parentage?
A red cabernet sauvignon x grenache cross developed in Montpellier and used in the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon that is late-ripening with small berries and thick skin.
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What is the synonym for Graciano when it is planted in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France?
Morrastel.
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What is Mouyssagues?
A red variety grown in the southwest of France with 1Ha planted.
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What is the French synonym for Sangiovese on Corsica?
Nielluccio.
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What is Persan?
A red variety from Savoie.
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What is Portan? Parentage?
A red Grenache x Blue Portugeiser crossed by the INRA in 1958.
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What is Prunelard?
A parent of Malbec native to Garonne and has undergone resurgence.
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What is the synonym for Mammolo on Corsica?
Sciaccarello.
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Grapes are described as 'early' or 'late' ripeners relative to the harvest date of which variety?
Chasselas
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What is Palissage?
Trellis
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What is Tailler?
To Prune.
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What is Debourrement?
Bud Break
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What is Ebourgeonnage?
Bud Trimming
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What is Epamprage?
Desuckering
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What is Dechausser?
The removal of the hilled up earth at the base of the grape vine.
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What is Nouaison?
Berry Set.
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What is Aoutement?
The stopping of vegetative growth.
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What are the characteristics required for a wine to be considered 'liquoreaux?'
The wine must have botrytis.
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What is 'Moelleux?'
Semi-sweet wines that may or mayn't have botrytis.
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Which method os rose production is traditional in Provence?
Direct Press
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What is the traditional method for rose wine production in Tavel?
Saignee
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Alsace used to be the only region in France authorised to grow riesling, until it was approved where?
Languedoc-Roussillon.
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Alsace runs between which two parallels?
47th and 49th.
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Alsace receives the lowest annual rainfall in France, how much?
400-500mm
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At what altitude are most of the vineyards in Alsace? How much annual sunshine hours does Alsace receive?
Most are planted 200-400MASL, and receives about 1800 sunshine hours per annum.
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What is the truth in labelling for variety in Alsace?
100%
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Gentil Cépage?
Must contain a minimum of 50% 'noble' varieties - Riesling Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris with the balance of Sylvaner, Chasselas and Pinot Blanc.
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What is Edelzwicker?
A blend of any approved Alsatian varieties. Grapes can be vinified together or separately, and vintage is optional.
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Are Edelzwicker and Gentil separate AOCs?
No, they are categories within the Alsace AOC
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What is the proportion of varietally labelled and blended wines in Alsace?
20% Blended, 80% Varietally Labelled.
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A wine labelled 'Pinot Blanc' or 'Klevner' can be made from which varieties?
Can be 100% Pinot Blanc, 100% Auxerrois blanc, or a blend of both.
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A wine labelled as 'Pinot d'Alsace' can be made from which varieties?
100% of either, or a blend of any. Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris.
61
How many major soil types in Alsace?
13
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__% of the production of Alsace wine is by ____ producers.
80% of Alsace production is by 175 producers. There are 4400 growers in Alsace with 1200 producers.
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'Dry' Alsace Riesling has what maximum RS level? Are there exceptions?
9 g/L, except Grand Cru Vineyards that have a labelled Lieu-Dit.
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What are the production guidelines for Cremant d'Alsace?
1. Must be handpicked 2. Whites much be whole cluster pressed 3. Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir (saignée or maceration) 4. Aged 9 months sur lie 5. Released at least one year after bottling
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What grape variety is forbidden for Cremant d'Alsace
Gewurztraminer
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When was the Cremant d'Alsace AOC created?
1976
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How many AOCs in Alsace?
53. 1 x Alsace AOC 51 x Alsace Grand Cru AOC 1 x Cremant d'Alsace AOC
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Alsace Communal AOC means what?
Is a sub-category for Alsace designed to recognised wine of heightened character. There are 13 communes recognised.
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What are some of the restrictions placed on Alsace Lieu-Dit AOC wines?
1. Variety limitations 2. Vine density 3. Pruning and trellising 4. Higher Grape Maturity Levels 5. Restrictive Yields
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What percentage of Alsace wine is Grand Cru?
4%
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Blending Rules for Altenberg de Bergheim?
- Minimum 50% Riesling (max 70%) - Minimum 10% Gewürztraminer/Pinot Gris (max 25%) - Not more than 10% of accessories
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Blending rules for Kaefferkopf?
60-80% Gewurztraminer 10-40% Riesling <30% Gris <10% Accessories such as Muscat
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Maximum Yields for Alsace AOC
White = 80hl/ha Pinot Noir Rosé = 75hl/ha Pinot Noir Red = 60hl/ha
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Maximum Yield for Alsace Communal AOC
``` White = 72hl/ha Red = 60hl/ha ```
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Maximum Yield for Alsace Lieu-dit AOC
``` White = 68hl/ha Red = 60hl/ha ```
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Maximum Yield for Alsace Grand Cru AOC
55hl/ha
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Maximum Yield for Cremant d'Alsace AOC
80hl/ha
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When was Champagne decreed to be sold in bottle rather than in cask?
1728
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What is the average amount of sunshine hours in Champagne per year?
1650
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What percentage of Pinot Noir accounts for the plantings in Champagne?
38%
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What percentage of Chardonnay accounts for the plantings in Champagne?
28%
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What percentage of Meunier accounts for the plantings in Champagne?
34%

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