Lb. Fine Vintage Test Two

Question 1

The flowers of nearly all commercial grape varieties are hermaphrodite, that is, they contain both (blank) and (blank) organs within the same flower.

Answer 1

Male and Female

Question 2

A (blank) occurs when pollen from one grape variety is used to fertilize ovules (eggs) of a different variety of the same species.

Answer 2

Hybrid

Question 3

Some (blank) such as (blank) (Pinot Noir x Cinsault) in South Africa are long established in the vineyards of the world.

Answer 3

Hybrids

Pinotage

Question 4

The only way to ensure that one vine has the same characteristics as another is to take a (blank) and allow it ti grow into a new vine.

Answer 4

Cutting

Question 5

Seyval Blanc is a crossing?

Answer 5

False

Seyval Blanc is a hybrid

Question 6

Rhine Riesling, Laski Rizling and Olasz Riesling are alternative names for the same grape variety.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The Gulf Stream has a warming effect on the climate of Western Europe?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A maritime climate where most of the the rainfall occurs in winter is known as a Mediterranean Climate.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A severe winter frost may damage the graft and cause the death of a vine.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Couloure causes the vine leaves to turn yellow and reduces photosynthesis.

Answer 10

False.

Chlorosis is the cause.

Question 11

Guyot is an example of spur pruning.

Answer 11

False.

Guyot is an example of cane prunning.

Question 12

Both grey and noble rot are caused by botrytris cinerea.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Downey mildew is caused by a fungus native to Europe.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

The grape harvest in France usually takes place about 100 days after the vine has flowered.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The principal advantage of machine harvesting is speed.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Baume and Oechsie are both measurements of must weight.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

In cold climates grape must often needs to be acidified.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

In marginal climates the harvest often takes place at night.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Saignee is a technique used to make rose wines.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Wines made by Carbonic Maceration usually age well.

Answer 20

false

Question 21

Large casks have a more marked effect on the flavour of wine than small casks.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Oak chips can be used to give flavour to inexpensive wines.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Red wines are generally bottled much younger than whites.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

The term used when the flowers do not set?

Answer 24

Couloure