Part 4 Flashcards

(43 cards)

1
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What is the primary grape variety used in Bordeaux red wines?

A

Merlot

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True or False: Burgundy is known for both red and white wines.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The region of Champagne is famous for producing __________.

A

sparkling wine

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4
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What wine region is known for the production of Sancerre?

A

Loire Valley

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5
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Which grape variety is predominantly used in the production of Chablis?

A

Chardonnay

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is NOT a wine region in France? A) Bordeaux B) Tuscany C) Burgundy

A

B) Tuscany

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What is the main grape used in the production of wines from the Rhône Valley?

A

Syrah

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8
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True or False: Alsace is primarily known for its red wines.

A

False

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9
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Fill in the blank: The wine region of Provence is best known for its __________.

A

rosé wines

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10
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What type of climate does the Bordeaux region have?

A

Maritime climate

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11
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Which region is famous for the sweet white wine Sauternes?

A

Bordeaux

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous wine from Burgundy? A) Cabernet Sauvignon B) Pinot Noir C) Merlot

A

B) Pinot Noir

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What is the primary grape variety grown in the Loire Valley?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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14
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True or False: The Côtes du Rhône region produces only red wines.

A

False

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15
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Fill in the blank: The region known for its sparkling wines, especially Crémant, is __________.

A

Alsace

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16
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What is the significance of the term ‘Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée’ (AOC)?

A

It denotes a regulated designation for specific wine regions in France.

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17
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What is a key characteristic of wines from the Beaujolais region?

A

They are light-bodied and made from Gamay grapes.

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18
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Multiple Choice: Which region is known for its fortified wines? A) Bordeaux B) Port C) Banyuls

19
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What is the main grape variety for red wine production in the Languedoc region?

20
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True or False: The Jura region is known for producing both wine and cheese.

21
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Fill in the blank: The wine region that lies just south of Burgundy and is famous for its sparkling wines is __________.

22
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What is the primary grape variety used in the production of wines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

23
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is located in the southern part of France? A) Champagne B) Bordeaux C) Languedoc

24
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What is the main characteristic of wines from the Loire Valley?

A

They are often crisp and aromatic.

25
True or False: The Provence region is famous for its red wines.
False
26
Fill in the blank: The main grape variety used in the production of red wines in Bordeaux is __________.
Merlot
27
What is the primary grape variety for white wine in the Bordeaux region?
Sauvignon Blanc
28
Multiple Choice: Which wine region is known for its unique terroir and microclimates? A) Loire B) Alsace C) Burgundy
C) Burgundy
29
What is the predominant climate in the Champagne region?
Continental climate
30
True or False: The Alsace region primarily produces white wines.
True
31
Fill in the blank: The main grape variety for white wine production in Alsace is __________.
Riesling
32
What is the main characteristic of wines from the Savoie region?
They are often light and refreshing.
33
Multiple Choice: Which of the following grapes is commonly grown in the Rhône Valley? A) Chardonnay B) Malbec C) Viognier
C) Viognier
34
True or False: Organic and biodynamic viticulture is becoming popular in French wine regions.
True
35
Fill in the blank: The term 'terroir' refers to the __________ of a specific wine region.
environment and conditions
36
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of wines from the Côtes de Provence?
Grenache
37
Multiple Choice: Which region is famous for its ice wines? A) Bordeaux B) Alsace C) Savoie
C) Savoie
38
What is the significance of the term 'Grand Cru' in Burgundy?
It indicates a vineyard of exceptional quality.
39
True or False: The Loire Valley is the longest river in France and is a significant wine region.
True
40
Fill in the blank: The main grape used in the production of red wines in the Loire Valley is __________.
Cabernet Franc
41
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of wines from the Champagne region?
Pinot Noir
42
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key factor influencing the quality of French wines? A) Soil B) Weather C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
43
What is the main grape variety used in the production of white wines from the Bordeaux region?
Sauvignon Blanc