ASI Pasaulio someljė čempionato ketvirfinalio teorijos testo klausimai

ASI Pasaulio someljė čempionato, vykstančio Paryžiuje, ketvirtfinalyje 68 kandidatai turėjo atlikti 100 klausimų teorinį testą. Jame Lietuvą atstovavo Someljė mokyklos dėstytojas, vyno ekspertas Martynas Pravilonis. Testas vyksta anglų arba prancūzų kalba. Pateikiame keletą klausimų pavyzdžių. 

17 kandidatų, kurie tęsė kovą dėl geriausio pasaulio someljė vardo po teorinio testo užduočių 

Klausimų pavyzdžiai: 

1. This insect can easily spread Pierce’s Disease in vineyards. What is it called?

2. The biodynamic preparation 507 is based on (choose one):

3.  Name the country of origin for each of the listed grape varieties.

Yan 73
Negrette
Koshu
Canada Muscat
Bishty
Cienna
Cinuri
Magna
Anab-e-Shahi
Bobal
Gamaret

4. Indicate the predominant soil type of these famous wines, vineyards:

Masseto
La Morra
Rioja Alavesa
Cornas
Graacher Domprobst
Tokaji
Château-Grillet
Monteverro

5. What does Cruzeta mean with respect to Portugese viticulture? (choose one) 

Single pile in Douro 
Bush vines in Bairrada
Trellis in Dao 
Pergola in Vinho Verde 

6. What is the sensory threshold for acetic acid in wine?

7. What is ”Barolo Chinato”? 

8. What is the difference between the “Crabtree Effect” and the “Pasteur Effect” in wine production? 

9. Please complete:

10. Please give the typical aroma of each of the listed wine faults. 

Amyl-Acetate
Sorbic acid plus lactic acid bacteria
Hydrogen Sulfide
Sulphur Dioxide
Brettanomyces
Butyric Acid
Mercaptans
Ethyl Acetate

11. Some countries have a monopoly on the sale of wine and own agencies taking care of the distribution. Please give the name of the country for each of the institutions identified below.

Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Alko
Vínbúðin (ÁTVR)
Vinmonopolet
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Systembolaget

12. What is the legal definition of “Pét-Nat”?

13. Where is the northernmost commercial vineyard in the world located and what is its name? 

14. On Thursday September 8th, 2022, the INAO has voted for white wine production in a Rhône Valley Appellation, which has produced red and rosé wines since 1971. What is the name of this appellation and what will be the most important white variety allowed in the assemblage of these wines in the future? 

15. In which country are each of the following wine regions located? 

Waikato
Codru
Gelderland
Dalmatia
Palić
Yecla
Bairrada
Asoke Valley
Gharb
Manisa
Panciu
Novo Selo
Villány
Salento
Valais
Zitsa
Nagano
Finger Lakes
Niagara Peninsula
Helan Mountain
Ninh Thuận
Walker Bay
Khenchara
Galilee
Battambang
Bali
Dagestan

16. What is Makgeolli?

17. What do Yamadanishiki, Dewa San San, Omachi and Miyamanishiki have in common? 

18. What is Tuak and on what island was it initially produced? 

19. In 1997 the International Trappist Association was founded. Six breweries from Belgium are members. Please name them in alphabetical order. 

20. Following the guidelines of the International Bartenders Association (IBA) what is the typical garnish for a John Collins? 

2019 metais Lietuvos someljė mokyklos dėstytojas ir vyno ekspertas Martynas Pravilonis užimė 4 vietą Pasaulio someljė čempionate. 2023 metais Lietuvą vėl atstovavo Martynas, tačiau šį kartą į pusfinalį nepateko. M. Pravilonis šiuo metu siekia Master Sommelier titulo, ties kuriuo ir ruošiasi koncentruotis po čempionato. Trumpas interviu su Martynu po ketvirtfinalio rezultatų paskelbimo.