Part 4 Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is the primary grape variety used in Bordeaux red wines?
Merlot
True or False: Burgundy is known for both red and white wines.
True
Fill in the blank: The region of Champagne is famous for producing __________.
sparkling wine
What wine region is known for the production of Sancerre?
Loire Valley
Which grape variety is predominantly used in the production of Chablis?
Chardonnay
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is NOT a wine region in France? A) Bordeaux B) Tuscany C) Burgundy
B) Tuscany
What is the main grape used in the production of wines from the Rhône Valley?
Syrah
True or False: Alsace is primarily known for its red wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The wine region of Provence is best known for its __________.
rosé wines
What type of climate does the Bordeaux region have?
Maritime climate
Which region is famous for the sweet white wine Sauternes?
Bordeaux
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous wine from Burgundy? A) Cabernet Sauvignon B) Pinot Noir C) Merlot
B) Pinot Noir
What is the primary grape variety grown in the Loire Valley?
Sauvignon Blanc
True or False: The Côtes du Rhône region produces only red wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The region known for its sparkling wines, especially Crémant, is __________.
Alsace
What is the significance of the term ‘Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée’ (AOC)?
It denotes a regulated designation for specific wine regions in France.
What is a key characteristic of wines from the Beaujolais region?
They are light-bodied and made from Gamay grapes.
Multiple Choice: Which region is known for its fortified wines? A) Bordeaux B) Port C) Banyuls
C) Banyuls
What is the main grape variety for red wine production in the Languedoc region?
Grenache
True or False: The Jura region is known for producing both wine and cheese.
True
Fill in the blank: The wine region that lies just south of Burgundy and is famous for its sparkling wines is __________.
Jura
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of wines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Grenache
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is located in the southern part of France? A) Champagne B) Bordeaux C) Languedoc
C) Languedoc
What is the main characteristic of wines from the Loire Valley?
They are often crisp and aromatic.