Grape Varieties

Question 1

Which grape variety best maintains its acidity during the ripening regardless of climate or crop yield?

Answer 1

Barbera

Question 2

Which of the following grape varieties is not traditionally planted on chalk soils

Answer 2

?

Question 3

Would you the following varieties is not a cool climate grape

Answer 3

Muscat

Prefers warm to hot climates

Question 4

There is more Chenin Blanc in south Africa and then there is in France true or false

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc are synonyms true or false

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Gewurz translates as

Answer 6

?

Question 7

A winemaker often masks Gewurztraminers natural bitterness with

Answer 7

Residual sugar

Question 8

Which of the following grape varieties prefers its native soil

Answer 8

Nebbiolo

Question 9

DNA typing has determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between which two grape varieties

Answer 9

Cab Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 10

Chardonnay is indigenous to

Answer 10

Burgundy region of france

Question 11

The wine making techniques of barrel fermentation Malo lactic fermentation and Sur lie aging are typically applied to which of the following varieties

Answer 11

Chardonnay

Question 12

Which varietal table wine does not generally improve with prolonged bottle age

Answer 12

?

Question 13

What is Chenin Blanc called in South Africa

Answer 13

Steen

Question 14

What American term commonly refers to Sauvignon Blanc vinified with oak influence

Answer 14

Fume blanc

Question 15

Which American state is making a reputation for its full bodied Pinot Gris

Answer 15

Oregon

Question 16

What do many winemakers do to balance Rieslings searing acid levels

Answer 16

Finish the wine with residual sugar

Question 17

Albarino is native to

Answer 17

Galacia region of spain

Question 18

Which French red wine may include a small percentage of voignier

Answer 18

Go to chenin blanc

Question 19

Which of the following grape varieties tend to be low in acid at harvest

Answer 19

Gewurztraminer

Question 20

Which of the following is a synonym for Pinot Gris in Germany

Answer 20

Grau Burgunder

Question 21

Which of the following grape varieties is not known for its high Tannin content

Answer 21

Sangiovese

Question 22

There is more acreage planted to Cabernet Sauvignon then Merlot in bordeaux two or false

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which grape variety often undergoes a cold soak before fermentation begins

Answer 23

Pinot noir

Question 24

Which grape variety is the genetic ancestor of Zinfandel

Answer 24

Crijenak Kastelanski

Question 25

Which wine is produced with the grape other than Nebbiolo

Answer 25

Barbera

Question 26

Recent research has determined that Syrah is a cross between which two varieties

Answer 26

Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche

Question 27

Which of the following reds is least succeptible to oxidation

Answer 27

Cab sauv

Question 28

Which of the following is a clone of Sangiovese

Answer 28

Prugnolo

Question 29

Napa Gamay is a synonym for true gamay true or false

Answer 29

False

Question 30

In California gamay beaujolais is a lesser clone of Pinot noir true or false

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Which of the following does not typically have Syrah in the blend

Answer 31

Maderin

Question 32

Which of the following is not a synonym for Cabernet Franc

Answer 32

Spanna

Question 33

What is the name of the process in which the winemaker may elect to draw or bleed off a small portion of the Jews from the red wine fermenter

Answer 33

Saignee

Question 34

In which country would you most likely to hear a rose referred to as a claret?

Answer 34

Spain

Question 35

Which of these is a grape varietal used in port production

Answer 35

Tourigna Navional

Question 36

Which two types of Madeira are fermented on the scans and fortified when sugar levels reach 7%

Answer 36

Malvesia and Bual

Question 37

Where would you hear a sparkling wine referred to as a cremant

Answer 37

Any region of france except champagne

Question 38

Which type of sparkling wine represents the house style

Answer 38

Non vintage

Question 39

What are the three main grage varieties used in Champagne?

Answer 39

Pinot noir, pinot meunier and chard