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Which of the following Grand Cru vineyards is located in Vosne Romanee?

a. Chambertin
b. Montrachet
c. La Tache
d. Corton
e. Bonnes Mares

A

c. La Tache

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Which of the following appellations is not located within the Medoc?

a. Paulliac
b. St-Julien
c. Pomerol
d. Listrac
e. Margaux

A

c. Pomerol

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Which of the following appellations is not in the Cote Chalonnaise?

a. Mercurey
b. Bouzeron
c. Givry
d. Rully
e. Aloxe-Corton

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e. Aloxe-Corton

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Within what larger appellation is Pessac-Leognan located?

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Graves

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Where is Pouilly Fuisse?

a. Cote de Nuits
b. Chablis
c. Maconnais
d. Cote Chalonnaise
e. Beaujolais

A

c. Maconnais

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What style of wine is made in Barsac?

a. dry red wine
b. dry white wine
c. sweet white wine
d. sparkling wine
e. fortified wine

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c. Sweet white wine

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Which of the following villages does not have any grand cru vineyards?

a. Mersault
b. Chassagne-Montrachet
c. Morey-St-Denis
d. Flagey-Echezeaux
e. Chambolle-Musigny

A

a. Mersault

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Name the 5 first growths of the Medoc 1855 Classification

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Latour
Chateau Margaux 
Chateau Haut Brion 
Chateau Mouton Rothschild
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Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet is located within which of the following villages?

a. Chassagne-Montrachet
b. Meursault
c. Puligny-Montrachet
d. Savigny-les-Beaune
e. Aloxe-Corton

A

c. Puligny-Montrachet

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Bouzeron AOP produces wines from the ________ grape.

A

Aligote

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Which of the following Chateaux is in St. Estephe?

a. Cos d’Estournel
b. Mouton-Rothschild
c. Petrus
d. Leoville-las-Cases
e. Haut Brion

A

a. Cos d’Estournel

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T or F: All grand cru wines from the Cote de Nuits are red?

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False–Musigny is only allowed to make white wines.

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Which of the following villages is not a Beaujolais cru?

a. Morgon
b. St. Aubin
c. Brouilly
d. St. Amour
e. Fleurie

A

b. St. Aubin

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What soil type is most well suited for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes?

a. Gravel
b. Limestone
c. Clay
d. Tuffeau
e. Crasse de Fer

A

a. Gravel

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How many Chateaux are classified as Premiers Grands Cru Classe A in St. Emilion? Name 2.

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There are 4:

Chateau Angelus
Chateau Ausone
Chateau Cheval-Blanc
Chateau Pavie

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What do the initials NM and RM mean on a bottle of Champagne?

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Negociant-Manipulant–grapes are sourced

Recoltant-Manipulant–grower producer

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What are the noble grapes of Alsace?

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Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat

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In what region of Burgundy would you find Vire Clesse, St. Veran, and Pouilly Fuisse?

A

Maconnais

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What is the most common method of creating rose champagne?

a. blending white and red wine
b. saignee method
c. direct skin maceration
d. blending white and red grapes before fermentation

A

a. blending white and red wine

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What soil type defines the right and left banks of Bordeaux?

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Right: Clay
Left: Gravel

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What is the primary grape of the following AOPs?

a. Bourgueil
b. Sancerre Rouge
c. Quincy
d. Chinon Blanc
e. Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire

A

a. Bourgueil–Cabernet Franc
b. Sancerre Rouge–Pinot Noir
c. Quincy–Sauvignon Blanc
d. Chinon Blanc–Chenin Blanc
e. Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire–Melon de Bourgogne

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From N to S, list the 5 main wine growing regions of Champagne.

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Montagne de Reims
Vallee de la Marne
Cote des Blancs
Cote de Sezanne
Cote de Bars/Aube
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Which of the following is not a grand cru of Morey Saint Denis?

a. Clos de la Roche
b. Richebourg
e. Bonne Mares
d. Clos St. Denis
e. Clos des Lambrays

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b. Richebourg

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Which geographic formation defines Alsace?

a. Mosel River
b. Lake Geneva
c. Vosges Mountains
d. Alps

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c. Vosges Mountains

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What is liqueur de tirage?
A mixture of wine, sugar, and yeast that is added to wine to induce secondary fermentation.
26
Which of the following Chateaux is not in Paulliac? a. Latour b. Mouton Rothschild c. Lynch Bages d. Leoville-Barton e. D'Armhailac
d. Leoville-Barton
27
What grape are red wines from Alsace made from?
Pinot Noir
28
What style of wine is Vin Jaune? What style of wine is Vin de Paille? a. both sweet wine b. both dry white wine c. vin jaune is dry white wine and vin de paille is sweet white wine d. vin de paille is dry white wine and vin jaune is sweet white wine
c. vin jaune is dry and vin de paille is sweet
29
What is a gentil?
A labeling term in Alsace for a blend with at least 50% comprised of Noble varieties.
30
Name 3 crus of Beaujolais
``` Morgon Fleurie Moulin-a-vent Brouilly Cote de Brouilly St-Amour Julienas Chenas Chiroubles Regnie ```
31
Circle the following appellations in which botrytis cinera is common. a. Barsac b. Sauternes c. Macvin du Jura d. Coteaux du Layon
All except C--Macvin du Jura
32
For what appellation would you find the designations Clisson, Le Pallet, and Gorges? a. Savennieres b. Muscadet Savre et Maine c. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais d. Vouvrey
c. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
33
What estuary defines the climate of Bordeaux? a. Dordogne b. Cirons c. Garonne d. Gironde
d. Gironde
34
What is the Tete de Cuvee of the following producers? a. Moet & Chandon b. Roederer c. Pol Roger
a. Dom Perignon b. Cristal c. Sir Winston Churchill
35
Name 4 appellations in the Loire Valley where Chenin Blanc is the primary grape
``` Savennieres Rouche aux Moires Vouvrey Chinon Blanc Coulee-de-Serrant ```
36
What style of wine is made in Quarts de Chaume? a. Still dry red wine b. Sparkling wine c. Sweet white wine d. Rose
c. Sweet white wine
37
What soil type do Sancerre and Chablis share?
Kimmeridgian clay
38
Name 3 Grand Crus in Burgundy that produce white wine
Musigny Chevalier-Montrachet Criots-Batard-Montrachet
39
In what AOP are the following chateaux located? a. Cheval Blanc b. Haut-Brion c. Climens d. Petrus
a. Cheval Blanc: St. Emilion AOP b. Haut-Brion: Graves AOP c. Climens: Barsac AOP d. Petrus: Pomerol AOP
40
Arrange from N to S: Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits Saint Georges, Vosne Romanee, Chambolle Musigny.
Gevrey Chambertin Chambolle Musigny Vosne Romanee Nuits Saint Georges
41
Which of the following communes produces vin jaune? ‭ a. Crépy b. Château Chalon c. Seyssel d. Heiligenstein e. Bugey Cerdon
b. Chateau Chalon
42
Which of the following appellations produces vin de paille? ‭ a. Alsace Grand Cru b. Bugey c. Vin de Savoie d. Côtes de Jura e. Château Chalon
d. Cotes de Jura
43
Which of the following appellations produces only white wines? a. L'Etoile b. Côtes du Jura c. Alsace d. Vin de Savoie e. Arbois
a. L'Etoile
44
Sylvaner may be bottled as a single varietal in grand cru _______.
Zotzenberg
45
Which of the following AOPs is located in Lorraine? * Bugey * Seyssel * Chignin-Bergeron * Arbois * Côtes de Toul
Cotes de Toul
46
Gewurztraminer is genetically linked to the ________ grape of the Jura.
Savagnin
47
Varietal Alsace AOP wines labeled "Pinot Blanc" may be blends of Pinot Blanc and _______.
Auxerrois
48
What is the Vin de Liqueur appellation of the Jura? * Crémant du Jura * Côtes du Jura * Macvin du Jura * L'Etoile * Floc de Gascogne
Macvin du Jura
49
Gutedel is an Alsatian synonym for the ________ grape.
Chasselas
50
Which of the following may produce Alsace Grand Cru AOP blends? * Rosacker * Brand * Kanzlerberg * Schlossberg * Altenberg de Bergheim
Altenberg de Bergheim
51
Which of the following appellations does not produce any sparkling wines? * Arbois * Seyssel * Vin de Savoie * Crépy * Bugey Cerdon
Crepy
52
What is the most planted grape in Alsace?
Riesling
53
What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Muscat? * 11% * 11.5% * 12% * 12.5% * 13%
11%
54
T/F: A minimum 75% of the stated vintage is required for vintage-dated wines in Australia.
False (85% is required)
55
What is the dominant grape of Central Otago? * Sauvignon Blanc * Chardonnay * Riesling * Pinot Noir * Merlot
Pinot Noir
56
What is the dominant grape of Barossa Valley? * Grenache * Pinot Noir * Shiraz * Cabernet Sauvignon * Semillon
Shiraz
57
What state is Yarra Valley located within? * South Australia * Western Australia * Victoria * New South Wales
Victoria
58
Which of the following GIs is highly regarded for Riesling? * Clare Valley * Hunter Valley * Barossa Valley * Coonawarra * Rutherglen
Clare Valley
59
What is the dominant grape of Marlborough? * Shiraz * Riesling * Pinot Noir * Sauvignon Blanc * Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
60
T/F: Hawkes Bay is located on the North Island of New Zealand.
True
61
Who produces "Grange?" * Penfolds * Yalumba * Clarendon Hills * Torbreck * Leeuwin Estate
Penfolds
62
T/F: Coonawarra is famous for its "terra rossa" soil.
True
63
Lenswood and Piccadilly Valley are located within the region of _________.
Adelaide Hills
64
Awatere Valley is located within the region of _________.
Marlborough
65
What is the average age of Rutherglen Grand Muscat? a. 2-5 years b. 5-10 years c. 10-15 years d. 20+
c. 10-15
66
Match the GI with the appropriate state. ``` Morington Peninsula Eden Valley Granite Belt Riverina Margaret River ``` ``` Queensland Western Australia South Australia New South Wales Victoria ```
``` Morington Peninsula-->Victoria Eden Valley-->South Australia Granite Belt-->Queensland Riverina-->New South Wales Margaret River-->Western Australia ```
67
What is the standard size for an American oak hogshead? * 225 liters * 300 liters * 500 liters * 600 liters * 1000 liters
300 liters
68
T/F: Tasmania is the southernmost winegrowing region in the world.
False
69
Where is Gimblett Gravels? * Gisborne * Hawkes Bay * Auckland * Central Otago * Canterbury
Hawkes Bay
70
Which of the following regions is not located on New Zealand's North Island? * Gisborne * Auckland * Nelson * Hawkes Bay * Wairarapa
Nelson
71
Match the producer to the most appropriate region. ``` Mt. Difficulty Grosset Majella Henschke Cullen Cloudy Bay ``` ``` Marlborough Margaret River Eden Valley Coonawarra Central Otago Clare Valley ```
``` Mt. Difficulty-->Central Otago Grosset-->Clare Valley Majella-->Coonawarra Henschke-->Eden Valley Cullen-->Margaret River Cloudy Bay-->Marlborough ```
72
Who produces "Astralis"? * Torbreck * Cullen * Parker Estate * Yalumba * Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills
73
What is fermented in order to distill Demerara rum? * Sugarcane juice * Molasses * Potatoes * Rye * Beets
Molasses
74
In beer brewing, what is the wort? * a flower added after mashing for flavor and bitterness * a sugar-rich liquid extracted from the mashing process * barley steeped in water to promote germination * the roasted malt prior to the mashing process
Wort: A sugar-rich liquid extracted from the mashing process
75
Place the following Cognac subregions in descending order of quality: a. Borderies b. Fins Bois c. Grande Champagne d. Bons Bois e. Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroirs f. Petite Champagne
``` Grande Champagne Petite Champagne Borderies Fins Bois Bons Bois Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroirs ```
76
What is the main flavor of these liqueurs? ``` Midori Pernod Tia Maria Licor 43 Strega Chambord Cynar Kummel ```
``` Midori-->Melon Pernod-->Anise Tia Maria-->Coffee Licor 43-->Vanilla Strega-->Saffron Chambord-->Raspberry Cynar-->Artichoke Kummel-->Caraway Seed ```
77
Which of the following types of alcoholic beverage uniquely undergoes Multiple Parallel Fermentation? * Sake * Lambic Beer * Pomace Spirit * Brandy * Lager Beer
Sake
78
T/F: Irish Whiskey is usually distilled twice.
False
79
Which of the following is the scientific name for koji-kin? * Aspergillus oryzae * Saccharomyces carlsbergensis * Brettanomyces bruxellensis * Agave angustifolia * Saccharomyces cerevisae
Aspergillus oryzae
80
What is the general term for pomace spirit in France?
Marc
81
What is the original country of origin for the following liqueurs/spirits? ``` Genever Boonekamp Averna Ouzo Midori Pisco Benedictine Demerara Rum Amarula Cachaca ```
``` Genever: Holland Boonekamp: Germany Averna: Italy Ouzo: Greece Midori: Japan Pisco: Peru Benedictine: France Demerara Rum: Guyana Amarula: South Africa Cachaca: Brazil ```
82
At the minimum, how much of the rice grain remains after polishing for Junmai Ginjo Sake? * 70% * 60% * 50% * 35%
60%
83
Tequila aged for sixty days to one year in cask may be labeled __________.
Reposado
84
Calvados _____ AOP requires a minimum 30% perry and three years in cask prior to release.
Domfrontais
85
On what French island in the Caribbean is AOP rhum agricole produced? * Martinique * Barbados * Jamaica * Guadeloupe
Martinique
86
In what regions are these distillers found? ``` Oban Highland Park Glenfiddich Talisker Springbank Ardbeg Auchentoshan ```
``` Oban: Highlands Highland Park: Isle of Orkney Glenfiddich: Speyside Talisker: Isle of Skye Springbank: Campbellton Ardbeg: Islay Auchentoshan: Lowlands ```
87
Where is Château Lafite-Rothschild located? * Margaux * Pauillac * St-Julien * Graves * Sauternes
Pauillac
88
Which of the following appellations is not located within the Médoc? * Pauillac * St-Julien * Pomerol * Listrac * Margaux
Pomerol
89
Which of the following appellations produces dry white wines? * Sauternes * Loupiac * Pomerol * Médoc * Entre-Deux-Mers
Entre-Deux-Mers
90
Which of the following appellations is located within Graves? * Pessac-Léognan * St-Emilion * Margaux * Cornas * St-Estèphe
Pessac-Leognan
91
Which of the following styles of wine is produced as Haut-Médoc AOP? * dry whites * sweet whites * dry reds * sparkling whites * rosés
Dry reds
92
Which of the following first growths is not located in the Haut-Médoc? * Château Margaux * Château Haut-Brion * Château Latour * Château Lafite-Rothschild * Château Mouton-Rothschild
Chateau Haut-Brion
93
How many châteaux are currently ranked as "premier cru classé A" in St-Émilion? * 1 * 13 * 4 * 57 * 2
4 Cheval Blanc Angelus Ausone Pavie
94
he Cru Classé properties of Graves are located in which of the following subappellations? * Graves de Vayres * Pessac-Léognan * St-Julien * Cérons * Graves Supérieur
Pessac-Leognan
95
What is Cérons? * a sweet white wine appellation in southern Graves * a commune of the Médoc * a satellite of St-Émilion * a subappellation of Côtes de Bordeaux * a dry white wine appellation in Graves
A sweet white wine appellation in southern Graves
96
Which of the following grapes is not included in the Bordeaux AOP encépagement? * Cabernet Sauvignon * Petit Verdot * Malbec * Merlot * Syrah
Syrah
97
What is Bouchet? * a commune in Côtes de Bordeaux * a subappellation of the Médoc * a synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Right Bank * a village in Margaux * a blending grape in Sauternes
A synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Right Bank
98
How was Château Cos d'Estournel ranked in the 1855 Médoc Classification? * 1er Cru * 2ème Cru * 3ème Cru * 4ème Cru * 5ème Cru
2eme Cru
99
Which of the following is not a satellite appellation of St-Émilion? * St-Georges * Montagne * Francs * Puisseguin * Lussac
Francs
100
Where can boulbenes soil be found? * Graves * Pomerol * Bourg * St-Estèphe * St-Émilion
Graves
101
What Château was ranked as "Premier Cru Supérieur" in 1855? * Château Ausone * Château Margaux * Château Petrus * Château d'Yquem * Château Latour
Chateau d'Yquem
102
What is the appellation of Château Lafleur? * St-Émilion * Sauternes * Pauillac * Pomerol * Graves
Pomerol
103
What does "St-Émilion Grand Cru" indicate on a label? * the château is located in the côtes of St-Émilion * the estate was classified as grand cru classé in 1955 * the estate was upgraded to grand cru classé in 2006 * the wine is from a delimited region within the larger appellation * the wine is required to show a higher minimum alcohol than St-Émilion
The wine is required to show a higher minimum alcohol than St-Emilion
104
Which of the following villages is located in the Côte de Nuits? * Chablis * Meursault * Puligny-Montrachet * Gevrey-Chambertin * Irancy
Gevrey-Chambertin
105
Which of the following Grand Cru vineyards is located in Vosne-Romanée? * Chambertin * Montrachet * La Tâche * Corton * Bonnes Mares
La Tache
106
Which of the following appellations is not located in the Côte Chalonnaise? * Mercurey * Bouzeron * Givry * Rully * Aloxe-Corton
Aloxe-Corton
107
Where is Pouilly-Fuisse? * Côte de Nuits * Chablis * Mâconnais * Côte Chalonnaise * Beaujolais
Maconnais
108
Which of the following is not a Chablis Grand Cru? * Les Clos * Clos des Tart * Vaudésir * Valmur * Bougros
Clos des Tart
109
Which of the following villages does not have any grand cru vineyards? * Meursault * Chassagne-Montrachet * Morey-St-Denis * Flagey-Echézeaux * Chambolle-Musigny
Meursault
110
Where is Maranges? * Côte de Beaune * Côte de Nuits * Côte Chalonnaise * Mâconnais * Beaujolais
Cote de Beaune
111
T/F: All grand cru wines from the Côte de Nuits are red.
False--Musigny
112
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet is located within which of the following villages? * Chassagne-Montrachet * Meursault * Puligny-Montrachet * Savigny-lès-Beaune * Aloxe-Corton
Puligny-Montrachet
113
T/F: Mazoyères-Chambertin is a climat of the grand cru Charmes-Chambertin.
True
114
Which of the following vineyards is an important premier cru in Meursault? * Clos de la Roche * les Serpentières * les Perrières * Clos Napoléon * Les St-Georges
Les Perrieres
115
______ is the largest grand cru in Burgundy.
Corton
116
The Grand Cru Bonnes Mares is shared between Chambolle-Musigny and one other commune. What is it? * Gevrey-Chambertin * Vosne-Romanée * Fixin * Nuits-St-Georges * Morey-St-Denis
Morey-St-Denis
117
T/F: Clos des Lambrays is a monopole of Mommessin.
False
118
Bouzeron AOP produces wines from the _______ grape.
Aligote
119
T/F: Orvieto DOC is located within the Marches.
False
120
T/F: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines are produced from the Prugnolo Gentile clone of Sangiovese.
False
121
In which of the following regions is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located? * Sardinia * Calabria * Apulia * Sicily * Tuscany
Sicily
122
What is the main grape of Chianti Classico? * Aglianico * Cabernet Sauvignon * Canaiolo Nero * Sangiovese * Sagrantino
Sangiovese
123
In which of the following DOC zones does the Super-Tuscan Sassicaia have its own subappellation? * Pomino * Bolgheri * Aglianico del Vulture * Montepulciano d'Abruzzo * Rosso Piceno
Bolgheri
124
What white grape in the Marches received two DOCG zones for Riserva wines in 2009?
Verdicchio
125
What is the principal red grape of Taurasi DOCG? * Nebbiolo * Sangiovese * Aglianico * Piedrosso * Negroamaro
Aglianico
126
What is the only white wine DOCG of Tuscany? * Vernaccia di Serrapetrona * Carmignano * Morellino di Scansano * Vernaccia di San Gimignano * Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
127
Which of the following DOCG zones is located within Campania? * Fiano di Avellino * Chianti Classico * Brunello di Montalcino * Vermentino di Gallura * Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Fiano di Avellino
128
Which of the following regions does not contain any DOCG zones? * Marches * Umbria * Campania * Tuscany * Calabria
Calabria
129
T/F: Brunello di Montalcino wines must be aged for a minimum of two years in cask and six months in bottle. They may not be released before January 1 of the sixth year following the harvest.
False
130
Which of the following DOCG zones is not located in the Marches? * Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva * Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva * Conero Rosso Riserva * Torgiano Rosso Riserva * Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
Torgiano Rosso Riserva
131
__________is the sole DOCG zone in Basilicata.
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
132
Where is Primitivo di Manduria DOC? * Calabria * Abruzzo * Apulia * Basilicata * Molise
Apulia
133
Match the grape varietal to the most appropriate appellation. ``` Grechetto Sangiovese Negroamaro Malvasia Montepulciano ``` ``` Frascati Salice Salentino Conero Rosso Riserva Morellino di Scansano Orvieto ```
``` Frascati--->Malvasia Salice Salentino-->Negroamaro Conero Rosso Riserva-->Montepulciano Morellino di Scansano-->Sangiovese Orvieto-->Grechetto ```
134
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG wines? * 70% * 75% * 80% * 85% * 90%
80%
135
Which of the following grapes comprises the majority of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blends? * Frappato * Sangiovese * Gaglioppo * Negroamaro * Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola
136
Match the DOCG zone to the region. ``` Cesanese del Piglio Carmignano Conero Rosso Riserva Greco di Tufa Sagrantino di Montefalco ``` ``` Campania Marches Umbria Latium Tuscany ```
``` Cesanese del Piglio-->Latium Carmignano-->Tuscany Conero Rosso Riserva-->Marches Greco di Tufa-->Campania Sagrantino di Montefalco-->Umbria ```
137
Cannonau is a synonym for what grape varietal? * Sangiovese * Grenache * Vermentino * Aglianico * Trebbiano
Grenache
138
Red dessert wines are produced in the _______ DOCG of Tuscany.
Elba Aleatico Passito
139
Traditionally, Vin Santo is aged in _________ barrels.
Caratelli
140
Which of the following Super Tuscan wines is produced from 100% Sangiovese? * Tignanello * Ornellaia * Sassicaia * Le Pergola Torte * Paleo Rosso
Le Pergola Torte
141
Champagne vineyards are best characterized by which of the following soil types? * sand * basalt * gravel * clay * chalk
Chalk
142
What is the dosage? * An addition of sugar and wine that determines the wine's final sweetness * An addition of sugar, yeast, and wine that will ignite the secondary fermentation * An addition of sugar to the must to create a higher alcohol content in the base wine * An addition of red wine to white wine to create rosé
An addition of sugar and wine that determines the wine's final sweetness
143
T/F: Pupitres have largely been replaced by the mechanized gyropalettes for use in the process of remuage.
True
144
What is the most southerly region in Champagne? * Montagne de Reims * The Aube * Côte des Blancs * Côte de Sézanne * Vallée de la Marne
The Aube
145
What does "RM" indicate on a Champagne bottle? * The wine was purchased, relabeled, and sold under a buyer's own brand * The wine was produced by a grower-producer * The wine was produced from purchased grapes * The wine was produced by a grower, but vinified by a co-operative * The wine was produced by a co-operative
The wine was produced by a grower-producer
146
Which of the following methods involves a single fermentation that begins in tank but concludes in the bottle? * Méthode Traditionnelle * Méthode Ancestrale * Russian Continuous Method * Méthode Champenoise * Charmat Process
Methode Ancestrale
147
What grape accounts for the largest acreage in Champagne? * Pinot Meunier * Pinot Meslier * Chardonnay * Pinot Noir * Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
148
By what method are Bugey Cerdon AOP wines produced? * Continuous Method * Carbonation * Méthode Ancestrale * Cuve Close * Méthode Traditionnelle
Methode Ancestrale
149
Where is the village of Ambonnay? * Montagne de Reims * The Aube * Côte de Sézanne * Vallée de la Marne * Côte des Blancs
Montagne de Reims
150
For which of the following bottle sizes is the Transvasage Method permitted in Champagne? * 375 ml * 187 ml * Jeroboam * Magnum * 750 ml
187ml
151
Rosé de Riceys AOP wines are produced in which of the following regions? * Vallée de la Marne * Montagne de Reims * Côte des Bars * Côte des Blancs * Côte de Sézanne
Cote des Bars
152
________ is the release of older vintages of base wine for use in assemblage.
Deblocage
153
Which of the following regions does not produce an AOP Crémant wine? * Bordeaux * Loire Valley * Alsace * Jura * Provence
Provence
154
A maximum ________ percent of a year's total harvest may be sold as vintage Champagne.
80%
155
What is the current legal residual sugar range for Extra Dry Champagne? * 17-32 grams per liter * 12-17 grams per liter * 17-35 grams per liter * 0-15 grams per liter * 12-20 grams per liter
12-17g/l
156
What is vin de cuvée? * A prestige cuvée, the epitome of a house's production * The base wine after assemblage * The first 2,050 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes * The following 500 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes * A white must quickly extracted from red grapes
The first 2,050 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes
157
Which of the following training methods is not permitted in Champagne? * Chablis * Cordon de Royat * Gobelet * Vallée de la Marne * Guyot
Gobelet
158
What style of fortified wine relies on heat and oxidation to develop its particular character? * Port * Sherry * Madeira * Marsala
Madeira
159
What is the traditional barrel used for aging and shipping Port wines? * Pipe * Demimuid * Foudre * Barrica * Butt
Pipe
160
What is the name of the system of fractional blending used in Sherry production? * Solera * Sobretablas * Añada * Cabeceo * Canteiro
Solera
161
T/F: Vintage Port is considered a type of Ruby Port.
True
162
List the styles of Madeira in order from driest to sweetest.
Sercial Verdelho Boal Malmsey
163
When are Port wines fortified? * Before Fermentation * During Fermentation * After Fermentation
During Fermentation
164
Where is the Marsala DOC? * Sardinia * Basilicata * Campania * Sicily * Tuscany
Sicily
165
What is the preferred soil type for Sherry? * Albariza * Barros * Schist * Arenas * Basalt
Albariza
166
Which of the following is the most widely cultivated grape on Madeira? * Verdelho * Sercial * Tinta Negra * Malvasia * Terrantez
Tinta Negra
167
What vin de liqueur is produced in Champagne? * Pineau des Charentes (your response) * Macvin du Jura * Floc de Gascogne * Ratafia
Ratafia
168
How long is Frasqueira Madeira aged in cask before bottling? * A minimum 5 years * A minimum 10 years * A minimum 15 years * A minimum 20 years
A minimum 20 years
169
Which of the following styles of generoso Sherry has the lowest alcohol content? * Oloroso * Amontillado * Fino * Manzanilla Fina * Manzanilla Pasada
Manzanilla Fina
170
What is a Colheita Port? * A vintage-dated Ruby with a minimum 2 years in cask * A vintage-dated Ruby with 4 to 6 years in cask * A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 5 years in cask * A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 7 years in cask * A Vintage Port from a single quinta
A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 7 years in cask
171
T/F: The highest quality Madeira wines are heated by the Estufagem process.
False
172
What do the Portuguese call the fortifying spirit used in Port production? * Mistela * Beneficio * Mitad y Mitad * Aguardente * Vinho da Torno
Aguardente
173
Which of the following grapes is not a preferred red varietal for Porto wines? * Tinta Francesa * Touriga Nacional * Bastardo * Tinta Barroca * Folgasão
Folgasao
174
Which of the following styles of Sherry does not undergo any biological aging? * Fino * Oloroso * Amontillado * Manzanilla * Palo Cortado
Oloroso
175
Which of the following Marsala styles permits the addition of mosto cotto to color and sweeten the final wine? * Oro * Ambra * Vergine * Rubino
Ambra
176
Which of the following is a grape crossing developed in Germany? * Riesling * Blaufränkisch * Müller-Thurgau * Petite Arvine * Spätburgunder
Muller-Thurgau
177
Which of the following vineyards is located in Bernkastel, and is renowned for its legendary curative properties? * Jesuitengarten * Hasensprung * Hölle * Doctor * Achleiten
Doctor
178
T/F: Prädikatswein is classified according to the amount of residual sugar in the wine.
False
179
Which of the following is not a region of Austria? * Wachau * Burgenland * Rheingau * Steiermark * Weinviertel
Rheingau
180
Which of the following wine styles indicates a dry VDP Grosse Lage wine? * Liebfraumilch * Classic * Selection * Grosses Gewächs * Trocken
Grosses Gewachs
181
What is a German synonym for Pinot Noir? * St. Laurent * Grauburgunder * Weißburgunder * Blaufränkisch * Spätburgunder
Spatburgunder
182
___________ is the most planted white grape in Austria.
Gruner Veltliner
183
In which anbaugebiet is the village of Piesport located? * Mosel * Pfalz * Rheingau * Rheinhessen * Ahr
Mosel
184
Dôle wines are blends of Pinot Noir and ________.
Gamey
185
A _______ is a squat, flask-shaped bottle traditionally used in Franken.
Bocksbeutel
186
_______is a category of ripeness in the Wachau, for wines harvested at a minimum must weight of 19° KMW--the equivalent of Spätlese.
Smaragd
187
What river flows through the Sachsen anbaugebiet? * Mosel * Rhine * Nahe * Elbe * Main
Elbe
188
T/F: Hermannshöhle in Oberhausen is a famous monopole vineyard of Dönnhoff.
False
189
T/F: Steinberg is a famous walled vineyard in the Rheingau.
True
190
Match the grape with its appropriate synonym. ``` Chasselas Silvaner Blaufrankisch Chardonnay Pinot Blanc ``` ``` Morillon Weisburgunder Lemberger Dorin Johannisberg ```
``` Chasselas: Dorin Silvaner: Johannisberg Blaufrankisch: Lemberger Chardonnay: Morillon Pinot Blanc: Weisbergunder ```
191
T/F: Weinviertel, Kamptal, Kremstal, and Wachau are DAC zones within Niederösterreich.
False
192
Which of the following bereiche is not located within the Mosel? * Moseltor * Bernkastel * Burg Cochem * Ruwertal * Meißen
Meißen
193
Which of the following criteria is not required for Grosses Gewächs wines? * maximum yield of 50 hl/ha * minimum alcohol of 12.2% * grapes must be hand-harvested from a single vineyard * the wines must be legally considered trocken * minimum must weight equivalent to spätlese
Minimum alcohol of 12.2%
194
T/F: The Wachau is characterized by loess and gföhler, or gneiss, soils, with some alluvial sand in the lower vineyards near the Danube.
True
195
T/F: The Greek PDO category includes both OPAP and OPE appellations.
True
196
Where is Naoussa? * Armenia * Romania * Turkey * Bulgaria * Greece
Greece
197
Which of the following countries borders Friuli in Italy? * Romania * Bulgaria * Greece * Slovenia * Slovakia
Slovenia
198
T/F: Aszú is a Hungarian term for botrytis-affected grapes.
True
199
What is the principal white grape of Santorini PDO wines? * Agiorgitiko * Assyrtiko * Debina * Xinomavro * Moschofilero
Assyrtiko
200
Which of the following wine styles is protected by a Traditional Appellation in Greece? * Mavrodaphne of Patras * Muscat of Rio Patras * Slopes de Meliton * Retsina * Muscat of Samos
Retsina
201
T/F: The wines of Nemea are produced from the Agiorgitiko grape.
True
202
What is the minimum residual sugar allowed for Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos? * 90 grams per liter * 120 grams per liter * 150 grams per liter * 180 grams per liter * 250 grams per liter
120 g/l
203
T/F: Wines produced in Saumur may be bottled under the Anjou appellation.
True
204
Which of the following appellations is located in the Central Vineyards? * Coteaux du Loir * Saumur * Menetou-Salon * Côtes du Forez * Montlouis-sur-Loire
Menetou-Salon
205
What is the dominant soil type of Vouvray? * varennes * tuffeau * boulbenes * granite * marl
Tuffeau
206
What is the grape of Pouilly-sur-Loire? * Sauvignon Blanc * Chasselas * Chenin Blanc * Melon de Bourgogne * Arbois
Chasselas
207
What grape defines the appellation? ``` Pouilly-Fume Bourgueil Corteaux du Layon Cour-Cheverny Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine ```
``` Pouilly-Fume: Sauvignon blanc Bourgueil: Cabernet franc Corteaux du Layon: Chenin blanc Cour-Cheverny: Romorantin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine: Melon de Bourgogne ```
208
Which of the following appellations is within the Anjou region? * Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine * Savennières * Vouvray * Chinon * Sancerre
Savennieres
209
Which of the following appellations is a sweet wine appellation within Coteaux du Layon? * La Roche aux Moines * Clos de Coulée des Serrant * Bourgueil * Jasnières * Quarts du Chaume
Quarts du Chaume
210
Which of the following appellations does not produce white wines? * Vouvray * Muscadet * Chinon * St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil * Coteaux de l'Aubance
St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
211
Match the appellation to the most appropriate region. ``` Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu Bonnezeaux Coteaux du Loir Orleans-Clery St. Pourcain ``` ``` Central Vineyards Allier (Central France) Anjou Pay Nantais Touraine ```
Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu: Pay Nantais Bonnezeaux: Anjou Coteaux du Loir: Touraine Orleans-Clery: Central Vineyards St. Pourcain: Allier
212
Which of the following conditions is not required for Muscadet to be labeled "sur lie"? * the wine must originate from one of Muscadet's three sub-appellations * the wine is bottled directly off its fine lees without filtering * the wine is bottled between March 1 and November 30 of the year following the harvest * the wine must be sourced from vineyards planted in schist soils
The wine must be sourced from vineyards planted in schist soils
213
Which of the following appellations does not produce white wines from Chenin Blanc? * Coteaux de l'Aubance * Savennières * La Roche aux Moines * Coteaux du Giennois * Jasnières
Coteaux du Giennois
214
What is the grape of Quincy AOP? * Sauvignon Blanc * Chenin Blanc * Cabernet Franc * Malbec * Gamay
Sauvignon Blanc
215
Where is Valençay? * Anjou * Pays Nantais * Touraine * Central Vineyards * Saumur
Touraine
216
Which of the following is NOT considered a subzone of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOP? * Clisson * Oisly * Le Pallet * Gorges
Oisly
217
T/F: The white wines of Cheverny are mostly comprised of Sauvignon Blanc.
True
218
What grape is responsible for the red wines of Menetou-Salon?
Pinot Noir
219
Which of the following producers owns the Clos de Coulée des Serrant vineyard? * Domaine des Baumard * Château de Chamboureau * Didier Dagueneau * Nicolas Joly * Clos Roche Blanche
Nicolas Joly
220
T/F: Chenin Blanc is the only grape allowed in the production of Vouvray.
False
221
Which of the following appellations is not located in the Central Vineyards? * Coteaux du Giennois * Orléans * Coteaux du Vendômois * Pouilly-sur-Loire * Reuilly
Corteaux du Vendomois
222
At what maximum percentage may Cabernet Sauvignon be added to Bourgueil? * 10% * 15% * 20% * 25% * 50%
10%
223
T/F: Gros Plant is a synonym for Folle Blanche.
True
224
What is the predominant grape in Saumur blanc?
Chenin Blanc
225
Which of the following is a major soil type in Sancerre? * Varennes * Tuffeau * Galets * Gore * Terres Blanches
Terres Blanches
226
T/F: Only red wines may be produced as Anjou-Villages.
True
227
Pineau de la Loire is a synonym for the _______ grape.
Chenin Blanc
228
What is the maximum alcohol content for Muscadet? * 10% * 11.5% * 12% * 13.5% * 14.5%
12%
229
T/F: The Nebbiolo grape generally produces wines that are high in acidity and low in tannin.
False
230
What is Italy's most important DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines? * Recioto di Gambellara * Franciacorta * Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco * Moscato d'Asti * Asti
Franciacorta
231
Match the DOCG zone to the appropriate region. ``` Ramandolo Recioto della Valpolicella Albana di Romagna Valtellina Superiore Barolo ``` ``` Veneto Emilia-Romagna Piedmont Friuli Lombardy ```
Ramandolo: Friuli Recioto della Valpolicella: Veneto Albana di Romagna: Emilia-Romagna Valtellina Superiore: Lombardy Barolo: Piedmont
232
What is the principal grape of Amarone? * Barbera * Nebbiolo * Corvina * Molinara * Verduzzo Gialla
Corvina
233
Neive and Treiso are two important communes of the _______ DOCG.
Barbaresco
234
Which of the following DOCG zones is not located within Piedmont? * Barolo * Barbaresco * Moscato d'Asti * Recioto di Soave * Gavi
Recioto di Soave
235
T/F: The red grape Schiava is cultivated in Trentino-Alto Adige.
True
236
T/F: Garganega is the dominant grape of Soave DOC.
True
237
For how long must Amarone Riserva be aged prior to release? * One year * Two years * Three years * Four years * Five years
4 years
238
What is the most important white grape in Liguria? * Pigato * Pignolo * Verduzzo Gialla * Moscato * Cortese
Pigato
239
What was the first white wine to receive DOCG status in Italy?
Albana di Romagna
240
Which of the following is not a commune of Barolo? * La Morra * Serralunga d'Alba * Sassella * Castiglione Falletto * Monforte d'Alba
Sassella
241
T/F: Vintage-dated Riserva Franciacorta is aged for a minimum thirty months on the lees.
False
242
Match the grape to the most appropriate appellation. ``` Corvina Garganega Arneis Pinot Nero Verduzzo Gialla ``` ``` Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Bardolino Superiore Roero Recioto di Gambellara Ramandolo ```
Pinot Nero: Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Corvina: Bardolino Superiore Arneis: Roero Garganega: Recioto di Gambellara Verduzzo Gialla: Ramandolo
243
Which of the following terms does not indicate a wine produced from dried grapes? * Recioto * Passito * Sforzato * Chinato
Chinato
244
What region contains the DOC zone Collio Goriziano? * Veneto * Friuli * Piedmont * Lombardy * Liguria
Friuli
245
What is the generally considered to be the best cru in the village of Barolo?
Cannubi
246
Which of the following is not a synonym for Nebbiolo? * Spanna * Ormeasco * Chiavennasca * Picotendro
Ormeasco
247
Wines labeled Valpolicella have been refermented with the previously fermented but unpressed skins of Amarone and Recioto grapes.
Ripasso
248
Which of the following DOC zones is not located in Piedmont? * Carema * Sizzano * Colli di Luna * Lessona * Langhe
Colli di Luna
249
What DOCG in Piedmont produces generally sweet, sparkling red wines?
Brachetto d'Acqui
250
T/F: Touriga Nacional is the most widely grown grape in Portugal.
False
251
In which of the following DOP zones are the Alvarinho, Trajadura, and Loureiro grapes commonly encountered? * Pico * Palmela * Bucelas * Bairrada * Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde
252
T/F: Baga is usually the dominant white varietal in the traditional wines of Bairrada.
False
253
Which of the following DOP regions produces fortified wines from Moscatel? * DoTejo * Setúbal * Bairrada * Alentejo * Bucelas
Setubal
254
What is a casta? * a wine cellar * a reserve designation for DOP wines * an oak barrel * a grape varietal * a traditional ship used for transporting port
Grape varietal
255
Which region of Portugal is famous for the production of Port? * Minho * Madeira * Tejo * Dão * The Douro Valley
Douro Valley
256
Which of the following is a Portuguese synonym for the Tempranillo grape? * Touriga Nacional * Alfrocheiro * Trincadeira * Aragonez * Ramisco
Aragonez
257
T/F: The Dão DOP is located within the larger Duriense IGP.
False
258
Which of the following types of appellation has been eliminated in Portugal? * DOP * IGP * DOC * IPR * IG
IRP
259
What is the preferred soil type for Port? * schist * granite * barros * sand * albariza
Schist
260
Place the following IGP zones in order from north to south. ``` Tejo Algarve Duriense Terras do Dao Transmontano ```
``` Transmontano Duriense Terras do Dao Tejo Algarve ```
261
Where is Alta Estremadura? * Lisboa * Alentejano * Tejo * Beira Atlântico * Algarve
Lisboa
262
What is the minimum combined percentage of Castelão and Preto Martinho required for Carcavelos DOP wines? * 50% * 66.7% * 75% * 85% * 100%
75%
263
Ramisco, planted on its own rootstock, is the dominant red grape in the _________ DOP.
Colares
264
T/F: White, red, rosado, and sparkling wines may be released as Douro DOP.
True
265
T/F: Moscatel must comprise a minimum 67% of wines labeled "Moscatel de Setúbal".
False
266
What is the most planted red grape in DoTejo? * Aragonez * Trincadeira * Touriga Nacional * Fernão Pires * Castelão
Castelao
267
What is Enforcado? * A traditional pergola training system used in Vinho Verde * A white grape constituting a minimum 15% of Dão Nobre Branco wines * A secondary soil type of Colares * A heating process used in the production of Madeira * A subregion of Trás-os-Montes
A traditional pergola training system used in Vinho Verde
268
Which of the following is not a subregion of Alentejo? * Portalegre * Encostas de Aire * Évora * Granja Amareleja * Borba
Encostas de Aire
269
How long must a red Dão Nobre Garrafeira wine be aged prior to release? * 30 months (including a minimum 12 months in bottle) * 3 years * 42 months * 48 months (including a minimum 18 months in bottle) * 5 years
48 months (including a minimum 18 months in bottle)
270
The "pudding stones" of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are called ______
Galetes / Galettes
271
Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel? * Beaumes du Venise * Hermitage * Rivesaltes * Montravel * Pierrevert
Rivesaltes
272
What is the grape of Condrieu? * Marsanne * Roussanne * Syrah * Aligoté * Viognier
Viognier
273
Match the appellation to the appropriate grape varietal. ``` Bandol Hermitage Chateau Grillet Madiran Banyuls ``` ``` Viognier Syrah Mourvedre Tannat Grenache ```
``` Bandol: Mourvedre Hermitage: Syrah Chateau Grillet: Viognier Madiran: Tannat Banyuls: Grenache ```
274
In what appellation of Southwestern France is Malbec a major grape? * Cahors * Madiran * Vacqueyras * St-Péray * Rivesaltes
Cahors
275
Which of the following appellations produces exclusively red wines from 100% Syrah? * Condrieu * Côte-Rôtie * Cornas * Gigondas * Malepère
Cornas
276
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache mandated for Vacqueyras AOP red wines? * 75% * 40% * 50% * 90% * 80%
50%
277
The _______ wind is a notable climactic force in both the northern and southern Rhône Valley.
Mistral
278
Viognier may be co-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie at what maximum percentage? * 5% * 10% * 15% * 20% * 25%
20%
279
Which of the following appellations does not produce sweet white wines? * Haut-Montravel * Monbazillac * Loupiac * Montravel * Saussignac
Montravel
280
Rasteau wines may be _______, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.
Rancio
281
Which of the following communes produces sparkling wines by méthode ancestrale? * Gaillac * Irouléguy * Béarn-Bellocq * Lirac * Coteax Varois
Gaillac
282
T/F: Bandol is a red wine-only appellation with a mandatory minimum 50% Mourvèdre.
False
283
Match the appellation to the appropriate region. ``` Patrimonio St-Joseph Minervois Bellet Vacqueyras ``` ``` Languedoc Provence Corsica Northern Rhone Southern Rhone ```
``` Patrimonio: Corsica St-Joseph: Northern Rhone Minervois: Languedoc Bellet: Provence Vacqueyras: Southern Rhone ```
284
T/F: Rivesaltes "Hors d'Age" wines are aged for a minimum of 5 years.
True
285
Which of the following appellations is not in the Languedoc? * Muscat de Mireval * Muscat de Frontignan * Muscat du Cap Corse * Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois * Muscat de Lunel
Muscat du Cap Corse
286
Which of the following appellations is located in Corsica? * Béarn-Bellocq * Ajaccio * Ventoux * Faugéres * Pécharmant
Ajaccio
287
Which of the following grapes is not authorized for use in Châteauneuf-du-Pape? * Counoise * Muscardin * Vaccarèse * Carignan * Clairette
Carignan
288
What is Steen? * Chenin Blanc * Chardonnay * Crouchen Blanc * Colombard * Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
289
What is the most planted varietal in South Africa? * Chenin Blanc * Cabernet Sauvignon * Pinotage * Colombard * Cabernet Franc
Chenin Blanc
290
T/F: Most of South Africa's wine regions are located in the Northern Cape.
False
291
T/F: The Boberg region produces dry table wines from the Paarl and Tulbagh districts.
False
292
T/F: Certified Wines of Origin must contain 85% of the stated cultivar and vintage.
True
293
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and what other grape? * Syrah * Counoise * Cinsault * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot
Cinsault
294
Where is Stellenbosch? * Olifants River Region * Boberg * Klein Karoo * Breede River Valley * Coastal Region
Coastal Region
295
Where is Constantia? * Coastal Region * Breede River Valley * Klein Karoo * Overberg * Olifants River Region
Coastal Region
296
Which of the following is not a geographical area of wine production in South Africa? * Kwazulu-Natal * Western Cape * Southern Cape * Eastern Cape * Northern Cape
Southern Cape
297
What is the southernmost district in South Africa? * Cape Agulhas * Walker Bay * Cape Point * Constantia * Plettenberg Bay
Cape Agulhas
298
Which of the following grapes is traditionally preferred for the production of Vin de Constance? * Muscat de Frontignan * Sémillon * Sauvignon Blanc * Chenin Blanc * Hanepoot
Muscat de Frontignan
299
What is the most planted red grape in Stellenbosch? * Pinotage * Shiraz * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot * Pontac
Cabernet Sauvignon
300
What is Cap Classique? * Sherry-style Fortified Wine * Port-style Fortified Wine * Traditional Method Sparkling Wine * Another name for WO certification * A consortium of Constantia producers
Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
301
In 1685, Governor Simon van der Stel founded the ________ estate, which would later become famous throughout Europe.
Constantia
302
What is the Cape Doctor? * A synonym for Colombard, a grape known for high yields * Warwick Estate's single vineyard Bordeaux-style blend * A title for a South African Master of Wine * A fierce southeasterly wind that inhibits fungal disease * A mixture used to combat the perennial threat of powdery mildew
A fierce southeasterly wind that inhibits fungal disease
303
What unique grape provides Salta's most distinctive white wines? * Chardonnay * Cereza * Sauvignon Blanc * Torrontés * Sémillon
Torrontes
304
Where is Colchagua? * Aconcagua, Chile * Rapel Valley, Chile * Mendoza, Argentina * Salta, Argentina * Maipo Valley, Chile
Rapel Valley, Chile
305
T/F: Casablanca is a coastal subregion within the Aconcagua DO.
True
306
What Argentinean province produces a majority of the country's wine? * Mendoza * Salta * San Juan * Río Negro * Catamarca
Mendoza
307
T/F: San Juan is located in Patagonia.
False
308
T/F: The majority of Chilean wine is red.
True
309
T/F: Carmenère is the most planted grape in the Maipo Valley.
False
310
Which of the following is considered a classic region for Malbec? * Mendoza * Maipo Valley * Salta * Aconcagua * Atacama
Mendoza
311
Where is the Maipo Valley? * Central Valley, Chile * Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil * la Rioja, Argentina * Aconcagua, Chile * Mendoza, Argentina
Central Valley, Chile
312
What is the most planted grape in Chile? * Torrontés * Malbec * Sauvignon Blanc * Cabernet Sauvignon * Carmenère
Cabernet Sauvignon
313
Where is the Uco Valley? * San Juan * Rapel Valley * Casablanca * Salta * Mendoza
Mendoza
314
Where is Cafayate? * Salta * Catamarca * Mendoza * la Rioja * Río Negro
Salta
315
Which of the following regions is not located within Chile's Central Valley DO? * Maipo Valley * Rapel Valley * Maule Valley * Curicó * Itata
Itata
316
T/F: Vale do Vinhedos was the first appellation in Brazil to receive Origin Indication status.
True
317
T/F: In the past, Carmenère was incorrectly identified in Chile as Cabernet Sauvignon.
False
318
What is the principal white grape of Rueda? * Palomino * Verdejo * Viura * Albariño * Xarel-lo
Verdejo
319
What is the appellation of Vega Sicilia? * Priorat * Rioja * Ribera del Duero * Bierzo * La Mancha
Ribera del Duero
320
T/F: All Cava DO wines are produced by the traditional method.
True
321
Which of the following categories requires the most aging prior to release? * Crianza * Añejo * Viejo * Vino Joven * Gran Reserva
Gran Reserva
322
______ is the principal red grape of Rioja.
Tempranillo
323
T/F: Ribera del Duero wines may be red, white, or rosado.
False
324
What are the two DOCa regions in Spain? * Rioja and Priorat * Rioja and Ribera del Duero * Rioja and Jerez * Ribera del Duero and Bierzo * Ribera del Duero and Jerez
Rioja and Priorat
325
What is the dominant white grape of Rías Baixas? * Verdejo * Albariño * Macabéo * Paralleda * Garnacha Blanca
Albarino
326
T/F: Traditionally, Rioja wines are aged in American oak casks.
True
327
What region produces the majority of Cava DO wines? * Navarra * Valdeorras * Penedès * Ribera del Guadiana * Rueda
Penedes
328
The Islands are located near the north African coast, and contain 10 Spanish DO zones.
Canary
329
What region is characterized by llicorella soils? * Toro * Rioja * La Mancha * Ribera del Duero * Priorat
Priorat
330
How long must red Rioja Reserva be aged prior to release? * Two years total, with one year in cask * Three years total, with one year in cask * Three years total, with two years in cask * Four years total, with two years in cask * Five years total, with two years in cask
Three years total, with one year in cask
331
What is the appellation of Clos Mogador? * Bierzo * Priorat * Toro * Rioja * Ribera del Duero
Priorat
332
Match the grape to the most appropriate appellation. ``` Cencibel Mencia Pedro Ximenez Bobal Monastrell ``` ``` Bierzo Utiel-Requena Valdepenas Jumilla Montilla-Moriles ```
Cencibel: Valdepenas Mencia: Bierzo PX: Montilla-Moriles Bobal: Utiel-Requena Monastrell: Jumilla
333
Albarizas, Barros, and ______ are the three principal soils of the Jerez DO.
Arenas
334
Match the grape to its appropriate synonym. ``` Palomino Tempranillo Viura Monastrell Mazuelo ``` ``` Macabeo Carignan Listan Cencibel Mourvedre ```
Palomino: Listan Tempranillo: Cencibel Viura: Macabeo Monastrell: Mourvedre Mazuelo: Carignan
335
______wines are macerated and fermented with twice the normal amount of skins and pulp.
Doble Pasta
336
Where is Anderson Valley AVA located? * Mendocino County * Monterey County * Napa County * San Luis Obispo County (your response) * Sonoma County
Mendocino County
337
What sub-AVA within Napa Valley enjoys the coolest climate? * Rutherford * Howell Mountain * Carneros * Calistoga * Oakville
Carneros
338
T/F: Santa Ynez Valley is located within the North Coast AVA.
False
339
T/F: The Sonoma Coast AVA is renowned for its old-vine Zinfandel wines.
False
340
Which of the following AVAs is located in Sonoma County? * Santa Maria Valley * Lodi * Russian River Valley * Columbia Valley * Potter Valley
Russian River Valley
341
Where is the Okanagan Valley located? * Ontario * Washington * British Columbia * Oregon * California
British Columbia
342
Fumé Blanc is a synonym coined by Robert Mondavi for what grape? * Pinot Gris * Pinot Blanc * Chardonnay * Sauvignon Blanc * Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
343
If a wine is labeled by varietal in California, what minimum percentage of the stated varietal is required? * 75% * 85% * 90% * 95% * 100%
75%
344
Where is Ribbon Ridge? * Willamette Valley * Mendocino County * Sonoma County * Santa Barbara County * Columbia Valley
Willamette Valley
345
Match the vineyard with the correct appellation. Bien Nacido Monte Bello Sanford & Benedict Garys' Vineyard Santa Cruz Mts. Sta. Rita Hills Santa Lucia Highlands Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido: Santa Maria Valley Monte Bello: Santa Cruz Mts. Sanford & Benedict: Sta. Rita Hills Garys' Vineyard: Santa Lucia Highlands
346
What mountain range separates Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley? * Sonoma Mountains * Vaca Mountains * Mayacamas Mountains * San Rafael Mountains * Monashee Mountains
Mayacamas Mts
347
Which of the following regions in California produces a majority of the state's wine? * Central Valley * North Coast * South Coast * Central Coast * Sierra Foothills
Central Valley
348
T/F: After phylloxera struck California in the 1980s, AXR-1, a rootstock with proven resistance to the root louse, was widely adopted for grafting vines.
False
349
Which of the following grapes is legally authorized for VQA icewine production? * Baco Noir * Rosette * Seyval Blanc * Niagara * Vidal
Vidal
350
What is the largest AVA in the United States? * Upper Mississippi River Valley * Columbia Valley * Texas Hill Country * Ohio River Valley * Central Coast
Upper Mississippi River Valley
351
Which of the following regions is not known for the quality of its Pinot Noir? * Sonoma Coast * Santa Lucia Highlands * Santa Ynez Valley * Russian River Valley * Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla Valley
352
The majority of the Snake River Valley AVA is located in what state? * California * Oregon * Idaho * Colorado * Washington
Idaho
353
Which of the following is not a sub-AVA of Napa Valley? * Chalk Hill * Rutherford * Spring Mountain District * Howell Mountain * St. Helena
Chalk Hill
354
Dundee Hills AVA is characterized by _______ soils, a well-drained red soil of volcanic origin.
Jory
355
What AVA experiences the warmest climate in Sonoma County? * Sonoma Valley * Alexander Valley * Bennett Valley * Knights Valley * Dry Creek Valley
Knights Valley
356
What was the first bonded winery in America? * Brights Wines * Pleasant Valley Wine Company * Inglenook * Buena Vista * Beaulieu Vineyards
Pleasant Valley Wine Company
357
Where is "the Rocks"? * Wahluke Slope * Yakima Valley * Walla Walla Valley * Horse Heaven Hills * Red Mountain
Walla Walla Valley
358
Where is McLaren Vale?
Fleurieu
359
Where is Coonawarra?
Limestone Coast
360
Where is Margaret River?
Southwest Australia
361
Where is Geographe?
Southwest Australia
362
Where is Eden Valley?
Barossa
363
Where is Clare Valley?
Mount Lofty Ranges
364
What is the commune and the growth? ``` Château Ducru- Beaucaillou Château Cos d'Estournel Château Talbot Château Beychevelle Château Pontet-Canet Château Lynch-Bages Château Montrose ```
Château Ducru- Beaucaillou --St. Julien, 4th Château Cos d'Estournel --St. Estephe, 2nd Château Talbot --St. Julien, 4th Château Beychevelle --St. Julien, 4th Château Pontet-Canet --Pauillac, 5th Château Lynch-Bages --Pauillac, 5th Château Montrose --St. Estephe, 2nd
365
Where is Chateau Figeac?
St. Emilion
366
Where is Chateau LaFleur?
Pomerol
367
Where is Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron?
Pauillac (2nd)
368
Where is Chateau Le Pin?
Pomerol
369
Where is Chateau Valandraud?
St. Emilion
370
Where is Chateau Trotanoy?
Pomerol
371
Where is Clos de Lambrays?
Morey-St-Denis
372
Where is Clos de Beze?
Gevrey-Chambertin
373
Where is Chevalier-Montrachet?
Puligny-Montrachet
374
Where is Charlemagne?
Corton
375
Where is Criots-Batard-Montrachet?
Chassagne-Montrachet
376
Where is Preuses?
Chablis
377
Where is Valmur?
Chablis
378
Where is Les Clos?
Chablis
379
Where is Vaudesir?
Chablis
380
What is the most common grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Sangiovese
381
What is the most common grape in Taurasi?
Aglianico
382
What is the most common grape in Gattinara?
Nebbiolo
383
What is the most common grape in Dogliani?
Dolcetto
384
What is the most common grape in Valtellina Superiore?
Chiavennasca
385
What is the most common grape in Bardolino Superiore?
Corvina and friends
386
What is the most common grape in Soave Superiore?
Garganega
387
What is the most common grape in Recioto di Gambellara?
Garganega
388
What is the most common grape in Conegliano Valdobbiandene?
Prosecco
389
What is a synonym for Grenache in Sardinia?
Cannonau
390
Pigato is another name for what grape?
Vermentino
391
What is Vermentino known as in France?
Rolle
392
For a RM champagne, what % of grapes must originate from the producer's own vineyards?
95%
393
How many bottles does a Jeroboam hold?
3L (4 bottles)
394
What river flows through the Rheingau?
Rhine River
395
What is the major soil type in the Mosel?
Dark blue Devonian slate
396
What major river flows through Wachau?
Danube
397
What is the main grape of Valencay AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc
398
What is the major soil type of the Northern Rhone?
Granite
399
What WO in South Africa has the coolest climate?
Cape Agulhas
400
What major varietal would you find in Maipo?
Cabernet Sauvignon
401
What major varietal would you find in Maipu?
Malbec
402
Where would you find Vega Sicilia?
Ribera del Duero
403
What is the major varietal of Toro DO?
Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
404
What are the DOCa of Spain?
Rioja and Priorat
405
What is the major soil type of Rioja?
Clay

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