France
What is Petit Chablis?
Where is Airen most planted?
La Mancha
What does the term Classico mean?
Original/historically classified land
What is Pinot Noir called in Germany?
What is Albarino grape called in Portugal?
Alvarinho
What does Cote Rotie translate to? What does it indicate?
"Roasted slope"
Exposure to sun
Name the 3 regions Rioja is split into
Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Oriental
What is the birthplace of the Super Tuscan?
'The coast' in Tuscany, Central Italy
What is Muller Thurgau?
Crossing between Riesling and Madeleine Royale
How do the Portugese combat high rainfall in Vinho Verde?
Canopy management
What is the rule expected of Cornas wines?
100% Syrah
The port of Valencia is a distribution hub for which major regions?
Levante, La Mancha
What is the ageing criteria for Barolo DOCG
Aged minimum 38 months, 18 in wood
What is the most widely planted grape in Franken?
Silvaner
What is the largest Vinho Regional region in terms of production?
Vinho Regional Lisboa
What role does Muscadelle play in Bordeaux white wine production?
Pronounced grapey, floral flavor that is blended in sweet and dry white wine
What are Duero winemakers doing to concentrate fruit flavors in their red wines?
Long maceration
Ageing wines in new oak
What is the difference between Brunello di Mantalcino DOCG and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
100% Sangiovese v/s Can be blended
What is Sussreserve? How is it used?
Unfermented grape juice
Added to sweeten wines
What is the dominant black grape variety in Bairrada? Describe it
Baga
Late ripening, small, thick skinned berries, high tannins, deep colour
Name the 4 Beaujolais Villages with the greatest production
Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent
What are 2 other names for Carinena?
Carignan, Mazuelo
What is the Passito method?
Name the 2 types of Passito wine in Valpolicella
Early picking of grapes - high acidity - dried indoors - concentration of sugar - no fermentation until winter
1. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (dry/off dry)
2. Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (sweet)
Name the PDO System and explain the wine styles
Qualitatswein : German PDO
Pradikatswein : higher must weight
Kabinett : most delicate
Spatlese : more concentrated, riper
Auslese : individually selected extra ripe bunches
Beerenauslese (BA) : sweet only
Eiswein : focus is on varietal purity
Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) : noble rot is essential
Name the 5 principle grape varieties of Douro?
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Barroca|
Tinto Cao