Chapter 3 Grape Varieties

Question 1

An example of a hybrid grape

Answer 1

Seyval Blanc

Question 2

An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing

Answer 2

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 3

A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction

Answer 3

Species

Question 4

The name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction between a Vitis vinifera grape and a Vitis labrusca grape

Answer 4

Hybrid

Question 5

Term used for the offspring of sexual reproduction between two Vitis vinifera grapes

Answer 5

Cross

Question 6

Term used for a subspecies of Vitis vinifera

Answer 6

Variety

Question 7

Term used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

Answer 7

Autochthonous

Question 8

A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of environments

Answer 8

International

Question 9

Term used for an asexually reproduced vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parent.

Answer 9

Clone

Question 10

A grape variety derived from a vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows

Answer 10

Mutation

Question 11

A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it

Answer 11

Clone

Question 12

A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species

Answer 12

Hybrid

Question 13

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Argentina

Answer 13

Torrontés

Question 14

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Northern Rhône

Answer 14

Viognier

Question 15

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Hunter Valley (Australia)

Answer 15

Semillon

Question 16

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Burgundy

Answer 16

Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

Question 17

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Rutherglen (Australia)

Answer 17

Muscat

Question 18

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Cognac

Answer 18

Ugni Blanc

Question 19

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Sancerre

Answer 19

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 20

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Eden Valley (Australia)

Answer 20

Riesling

Question 21

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Northeast Italy; Oregon

Answer 21

Pinot Gris

Question 22

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Vouvray

Answer 22

Chenin Blanc

Question 23

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Spain

Answer 23

Albariño

Question 24

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape.

Hungary

Answer 24

Furmint

Question 25

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape. Pouilly-Fumé

Answer 25

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 26

Match the area with the most closely associated wine grape. Savennieres

Answer 26

Chenin Blanc

Question 27

T/F Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy.

Answer 27

False, Piedmont is known for its wines made from Nebbiolo.

Question 28

T/F Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush

Answer 28

True

Question 29

T/F Merlot ripens late, and Cabernet Sauvignon ripens early.

Answer 29

False, the other way around.

Question 30

T/F Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux

Answer 30

True

Question 31

T/F Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

T/F The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T/F Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany.

Answer 33

False, Spatburgunder is German for Pinot Noir

Question 34

T/F Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T/F In the United States, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo.

Answer 35

False, Primitivo is made from Zinfandel but cannot be called Primitivo in the United States.

Question 36

T/F Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

T/F Malbec is referred to Cannonau on the island of Sardinia.

Answer 37

False, Cannonau is Grenache

Question 38

T/F Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

T/F Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal.

Answer 39

False, it is grown in Portugal.

Question 40

T/F Syrah and Shiraz are actually the same grape variety.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

T/F Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Italian variety known to have aromas of tar and roses.

Answer 42

Nebbiolo

Question 43

The main variety in "the black wine of Cahors"

Answer 43

Malbec

Question 44

White grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a "California style" that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit.

Answer 44

Chardonnay

Question 45

Also known as Pinot Grigio.

Answer 45

Pinot Gris

Question 46

Red grape grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon.

Answer 46

Pinot Noir

Question 47

Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile.

Answer 47

Sangiovese

Question 48

The leading red grape of Spain.

Answer 48

Tempranillo

Question 49

Also known as Ugni Blanc.

Answer 49

Trebbiano Toscano

Question 50

One of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aroma of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose.

Answer 50

Gewurztraminer

Question 51

Red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Mourvèdre.

Answer 51

Syrah

Question 52

Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom.

Answer 52

Muscat

Question 53

Red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina.

Answer 53

Malbec

Question 54

White grape that often shows gasoline- or petrol-like aromas.

Answer 54

Riesling

Question 55

Also known as Weissburgunder.

Answer 55

Pinot Blanc

Question 56

The most widely planted grape in South Africa.

Answer 56

Chenin Blanc