SPARKLING & DESSERT TWP EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the principal grape used in Recioto Valpolicella? - Correct Answers -Corvina
What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes? - Correct Answers -
Semillon
The term "Methode Cap Classique" refers to sparkling wine made in which country? -
Correct Answers -South Africa
What is the primary grape used for overall Cava production? - Correct Answers -
Macabeo
Which area of Australia is most associated with sparkling wine production? - Correct
Answers -Yarra Valley
Which grape is NOT permitted in the production of Vendange Tardive and Selection des
Grains Nobles? - Correct Answers -Pinot Blanc
What is the most used grape in the production of Prosecco? - Correct Answers -Glera
Which village in Champagne is most noted for Blanc de Blancs production? - Correct
Answers –Oger
Which is the best approach to the customer who wants to purchase Dom Perignon for a
gift? - Correct Answers -Tell the customer that while Dom Perignon is good there is
better Champagne and then highlight the great facts about Mailly Les Enchansons
Which most accurately describes Sauternes? - Correct Answers -Sauternes is a sweet
wine where the grapes have been exposed to botrytis which causes the grapes to
shrivel, therefore concentrating the sugars
If a customer was looking for grower champagne that had "RM" on the label, which
would you recommend? - Correct Answers -Boneville
Which geological feature has the greatest influence on the production of Sauternes? -
Correct Answers -The Ciron and Garonne Rivers
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the principal grape used in Recioto Valpolicella? - Correct Answers -Corvina
What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes? - Correct Answers -
Semillon
The term "Methode Cap Classique" refers to sparkling wine made in which country? -
Correct Answers -South Africa
What is the primary grape used for overall Cava production? - Correct Answers -
Macabeo
Which area of Australia is most associated with sparkling wine production? - Correct
Answers -Yarra Valley
Which grape is NOT permitted in the production of Vendange Tardive and Selection des
Grains Nobles? - Correct Answers -Pinot Blanc
What is the most used grape in the production of Prosecco? - Correct Answers -Glera
Which village in Champagne is most noted for Blanc de Blancs production? - Correct
Answers –Oger
Which is the best approach to the customer who wants to purchase Dom Perignon for a
gift? - Correct Answers -Tell the customer that while Dom Perignon is good there is
better Champagne and then highlight the great facts about Mailly Les Enchansons
Which most accurately describes Sauternes? - Correct Answers -Sauternes is a sweet
wine where the grapes have been exposed to botrytis which causes the grapes to
shrivel, therefore concentrating the sugars
If a customer was looking for grower champagne that had "RM" on the label, which
would you recommend? - Correct Answers -Boneville
Which geological feature has the greatest influence on the production of Sauternes? -
Correct Answers -The Ciron and Garonne Rivers