Which of these Italian wines is NOT named after its grape variety & region? - ANSWER
Amarone di Valpolicella DOCG
Which of these regions is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines? - ANSWER
South Africa
Why is Oloroso Sherry fortified to 17% abv? - ANSWER To prevent a layer of flor from de-
veloping
If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which grapes
to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, which Geographical Indication should
they use? - ANSWER IGT
From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'. - ANSWER Italy
What is the typical temperature range for fermenting red wines? - ANSWER 68-90 de-
grees F
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of California red Zinfandel? - AN-
SWER Medium Alcohol
What style differences would you expect for a Barossa Valley Shiraz when compared to a
Northern Rhône Syrah? - ANSWER Fuller body and riper, cooked black fruit flavors
Which of the following is a winemaking technique that is LEAST likely to be used for aromatic
white grapes & wines? - ANSWER Stirring the lees
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, A light-bodied Pinot Noir wine was made in France and has low tannins, high acidity, and
fresh red fruit aromas of cherry & strawberries. From which appellation would you expect
the wine to have been produced? - ANSWER Bourgogne AOC
Which of these is a NOT a black grape variety?
Barbera
Corvina
Gamay
Garganega - ANSWER Garganega
Vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere planted on a slope facing __________ will receive
more heat & light. - ANSWER North
Where are the finest Viognier wines produced? - ANSWER Condrieu AOC
Which of these vine varieties does NOT do well in many different climates?
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Chenin Blanc
Zinfandel - ANSWER Zinfandel
Which one of the following best describes Alsace Riesling? - ANSWER dry, medium bod-
ied with citrus, stone fruit and blossom aromas
Which of the following statements about Cava is FALSE?
Cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines
Most Cava is aged on its lees for a shorter amount if time than Champagne
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Amarone di Valpolicella DOCG
Which of these regions is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines? - ANSWER
South Africa
Why is Oloroso Sherry fortified to 17% abv? - ANSWER To prevent a layer of flor from de-
veloping
If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which grapes
to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, which Geographical Indication should
they use? - ANSWER IGT
From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'. - ANSWER Italy
What is the typical temperature range for fermenting red wines? - ANSWER 68-90 de-
grees F
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of California red Zinfandel? - AN-
SWER Medium Alcohol
What style differences would you expect for a Barossa Valley Shiraz when compared to a
Northern Rhône Syrah? - ANSWER Fuller body and riper, cooked black fruit flavors
Which of the following is a winemaking technique that is LEAST likely to be used for aromatic
white grapes & wines? - ANSWER Stirring the lees
1
, A light-bodied Pinot Noir wine was made in France and has low tannins, high acidity, and
fresh red fruit aromas of cherry & strawberries. From which appellation would you expect
the wine to have been produced? - ANSWER Bourgogne AOC
Which of these is a NOT a black grape variety?
Barbera
Corvina
Gamay
Garganega - ANSWER Garganega
Vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere planted on a slope facing __________ will receive
more heat & light. - ANSWER North
Where are the finest Viognier wines produced? - ANSWER Condrieu AOC
Which of these vine varieties does NOT do well in many different climates?
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Chenin Blanc
Zinfandel - ANSWER Zinfandel
Which one of the following best describes Alsace Riesling? - ANSWER dry, medium bod-
ied with citrus, stone fruit and blossom aromas
Which of the following statements about Cava is FALSE?
Cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines
Most Cava is aged on its lees for a shorter amount if time than Champagne
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