Unit 1 - Foundation

Question 1

All macro-nutrients needed by a vine

Answer 1

Phosphorous, potassium, nitrogen

Question 2

All micro-nutrients needed by a vine

Answer 2

Boron, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc

Question 3

Technical term for ‘next year’s crop’

Answer 3

Cluster primordia

Question 4

AOC/AOP

Answer 4

Appellation d’Origine Controlee/Appellation d’Origine Protegee. I.e. a guarantee of origin & styles/attributes

• Comes from delimited area of origin
• Made from authorised list of grape varieties
• Adheres to maximum permitted yield
• Abide by strict regulations i.e. pruning, harvesting, winemaking, ageing

Question 5

VDQS

Answer 5

Vin Delimite de Qualite Superieure
-Now eliminated, served as interim phase as wines transitioned from VdP to AOC status. All wines that had VDQS status were upgraded to AOC category or downgraded to IGP.

Question 6

Vin de Pays/IGP

Answer 6

Indication Geographique Protegee
-1979 VdP created, gives more flexibility around grape growing and winemaking regulations.
-2009 renamed to IGP, tighter restrictions and more rigorous control with certification process for traceability from vineyard to bottle. Regulated by INAO (Institut National des Appellations d’Origine) (formally part of France AgriMer along with Vins de Table)
Rules of IGP:
-Operate within specified zone of production
-Made from list of authorised grape varieties
-Min. alcohol level
-Tasting panel approval