What is pigeage?
Punch down (of the cap during vinification)
Where is Arione vineyard located and since when has fruit from it been added to the iconic Monfortino?
Located in Serralunga d'Alba (Barolo) and added 2015
Who is this and where is he the wine maker?
Alexandre Bernier, Domaine de la Romanée Conti
What is the minimum aging of a Fino Viejo?
7 years
What is the name of this soil and where do you find it?
Albariza, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain
Which compound in oak causes the vanilla like aromatics?
Vanellin
Clos des Lambrays is located where and when did it pass as Grand Cru appellation?
Morey-St.-Denis, 1981
Salon was aquired by who in 1988?
Laurent-Perrier
In what EU Climate zones is it not permitted to acidify (add acidity)?
Climate zones A and Zone B
Clay has an enormous surface area because...?
The particles composing it are extremely small
During skinmaceration, potassium from the skins binds with what in the wine to lower the acidity?
Tartaric acid
What is the most recent AVA in Napa and when was it approved?
Crystal Springs (of Napa Valley), 2024
Who produces the prestige cuvée 'The Judge' and what is the grape?
Kongsgaard, Chardonnay
Which is the only Italian DOC monopole?
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Which Grand Cru of Alsace is the only to be dominated by volcanic soils?
Rangen Grand Cru
How many grams of g/l of sugar does 1oOeschle correspond to?
2.58g/l
1979, Pomerol
Who is responsible for overseeing the laws and regulations of wine in Australia?
Australia's Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC)
What is the maximum altitude for PDO and PGI Vineyards in England and Wales?
220m
What are the six macro nutrients a vine needs?
Nitrogen (N)
Potassium (K)
Phoshorus (P)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)
Sulphur (S)
What can too high levels of VA cause in the early stages of wine making?
Stuck fermentations (Acedic acid contains yeast inhabiting substances)
Which winery is this and in which year were two of their wines awarded 100 Parker Points?
Cantena. 2018 (as the first ever of South America)
Who is the largest land owner at Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet?
Domaine Leflaive with 1.91ha
What is the maximum yield for Tokaj Eszcencia?
2 tonnes per hectare
What are the names of the four most important soils of Madeira DOP?
Saibro (red tufa)
Cascalho (stony)
Pedra Mole (yellow tufa)
Massapes (clayey, dark tufa)