L3 S4 Quiz

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L3 S4 Quiz

On the white wines of Alsace, Germany, Austria and Tokaj

Which of the following are expected conditions in a cool, continental climate? (check all that apply) *

1 point

There are large differences in temperatures between summer and winter

Temperatures in the growing season is of 16.5° or below

There are risks of frost in the spring, which can affect flowering

Cool continental climate is therefore better suited for late-budding and early-ripening varieties

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Which is FALSE about growing grapes on steep slopes facing the equator in cool climates? *

1 point

These vineyards receive most warmth

These vineyards receive more light

These vineyards are more expensive to manage

These vineyards must be harvested by machine

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Alsace AND the Vosges mountains

Tokaj AND the Carpathian mountains

Wachau AND the Danube river

Rheingau AND the Mosel river

Pfalz AND the Haardt mountains

Which of the following wine is NOT the result of protracted harvest? *

1 point

Alsatian "Vendanges Tardives"

German "Eiswein"

Austria's Burgenland Welschriesling TBA

Alsatian "Sélection de Grains Nobles"

Hungarian "Tokaji Aszu"

None of the above

Which of the following is false about Riesling? *

1 point

It is suitable for cool climates because it buds late

It can produce different styles of wines depending where it grows and how late it is harvested

It is suitable for aging because it has high levels of acidity

It greatly benefits from oak maturation because it is only lightly perfumed

This grape (if grown with care) is capable of producing full-bodied concentrated white wines with naturally high acidity. With citrus and stone fruit in its youth, it sometimes shows hints of white pepper and develops layers of honey and toast with age. Mostly matured in stainless steel or old casks, some producers mature a proportion of their best wines in new oak barriques. *

1 point

Gewürztraminer

Welschriesling

Grüner Veltliner

Furmint

Sàrga Muskotàly

Which pink grape can give a golden colored wine with pungent aromatic spicy nose, scents of lychee, rose and sweet baking spices, a rich oily texture on the palate, with low to medium acidity and medium to high alcohol ?

1 point

Pinot Blanc

Gewürztraminer

Grüner Veltliner

Hàrslevelü

Riesling

Clear selection

A winemaker in Mosel wants to make an aromatic flowery Riesling-based wine that is slightly sweet with low alcohol. Check all options that will help him achieve this style. *

1 point

Use botrytis-affected grapes

Use healthy grapes

Press whole bunches immediately after harvest to obtain clean pure juice

Achieve extraction of phenolics through a few days of skin contact before pressing

Use inert vats that are temperature-controlled for cool temperature fermentation

Stop fermentation by chilling or SO2 addition and filtration of yeasts

Encourage Malolactic Conversion

Block Malolactic Conversion

Blend Riesling with other grapes

Mature in new oak vessels

Required

What are the reasons for the location of most Grand Cru sites in Alsace? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

In the south of the region because the Vosges offer the most shelter against autumn's rains

On the slopes facing east & south, because the sun exposure is maximized, hence improving ripeness and concentration of flavors

On the flat plains between the foothills of the Vosges and the Rhine, because soils are more fertile and yields are higher

On the north of the region because the cooler temperatures hold back the ripening process, which is key for the development of green flavors

Required

What are the "noble varieties" of Alsace? *

1 point

Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris

Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Blanc

Riesling, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Blanc

Riesling, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris

Riesling, Furmint, Sylvaner, Rivaner

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Muscat à Petits Grains AND orange blossom, rose and grape

Pinot blanc AND simple, light, refreshing and non-aromatic

Pinot Gris AND rich, full-bodied with fresh and dried fruits and honeyed character

Gewürztraminer AND light, high acidity with aromas of citrus and green apple

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Franken AND Silvaner AND flask-shaped bottle

Baden AND warmest German wine region AND quality Spätburgunder

Rheinhessen AND smallest German wine region AND Nierstein's light bodied wines

Pfalz AND the driest German wine region AND ripe, full-bodied Riesling from Frost & Deidesheim

Mosel AND its steep vineyards of Piesport & Bernkastel AND its light Riesling wines

Rheingau AND its humid slopes overlooking the Rhine River AND its famous BA and TBA Rieslings

Which of the following are typically affected by Noble Rot? (check all that apply) *

1 point

Kabinett

Beerenauslese

Eiswein

Trockenbeerenauslese

Required

Which of the following has the lowest must weight at harvest? *

1 point

Eiswein

Spätlese

Kabinett

Auslese

Which is true about the letters GG embossed on the neck of German wine bottles? (check all that apply) *

0 points

It is used for dry Qualitätsweine from the best vineyard sites

It means Grosses Gewächs

It is administrated (controlled and guaranteed) by the German wine law authorities

GG wines are considered the very best dry wines of Germany

Required

Which of the following is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St Laurent, giving very deep reds with soft tannins and bramble fruit flavors? *

1 point

Zweigelt

Spätburgunder

Grauburgunder

Grüner Veltliner

Welschriesling

Which of the following sub-regions, famous for its botrytised wines is NOT located in the Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)? *

1 point

Wachau

Kamptal

Kremstal

Weinviertel

Neusiedlersee

Tokaj's climate is ________ and the best vineyards are located on ________. The Bodrog and Tisza ________ help generate the ________ necessary for the development of noble rot. *

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moderate, hillsides, rivers, humidity

warm, plains, winds, heat

moderate, hillsides, mountains, cooling

maritime, hillsides, currents, fog

Which of the following is FALSE regarding sweet winemaking (Aszu wines) in Tokaj? *

1 point

The production starts with a base wine made from healthy grapes

Botrytised berries are then added in the base wine and left to macerate for 12 to 60 hours

The amount of botrytised berries used determines the sweetness of the finished wine

Aszu wines are typically amber in color, with high acidity and intense aromas of orange peel, apricots and honey

The wines become less concentrated and less intense as they rise up on the sweetness scale

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