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What is the primary grape in Côte-Rôtie AOP?

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Syrah

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In which region is Viognier typically grown?

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Northern Rhône

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In which region is the Condrieu AOP located?

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Northern Rhône

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Which appellation produces wine from 100% Viognier?

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Condrieu

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What is the dominant grape of the southern Rhône Valley?

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Grenache

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True or False : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP may produce white wine.

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True!

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What is the minimum alcohol content of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?

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12.5%

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The _____ is a cold, dry wind affecting vineyards in the Rhône Valley and Provence.

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Mistral

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Which of the following regions is denoted on the map with a red A?

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Côte-Rôtie

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Who is the producer of the wine in the image?

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M. Chapoutier

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Côte Brune and Côte Blonde are major areas in which appellation?

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Côte-Rôtie

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Which of the following appellations may ONLY produce red wine?
A) Cornas
B) Saint-Joseph
C) Vacqueyras
D) Gigondas

A

Cornas

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Which of the following AOPs previously appeared as a village name on labels of Côtes du Rhône-Villages?
A) Gigondas
B) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
C) Tavel
D) Crozes-Hermitage

A

A) Gigondas

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Which of the following grapes was imported from Spain to the Rhône Valley?
A) Syrah
B) Viognier
C) Tempranillo
D) Grenache

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D) Grenache

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True or False : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP reds are based on a minimum of 90% Syrah.

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FALSE!

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Syrah wines produced in the Côte-Rôtie appellation may be co-fermented with what grape?

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Viognier

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In which region does the E. Guigal estate primarily produce wine?

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Northern Rhône

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Fortified wines retain natural grape sugar through _____, wherein pure grape spirit is added to arrest fermentation in a proportion of 5 to 10%.

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Mutage

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The pudding stones of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are called _____.

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Galets

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Which of the following appellations is considered a monopole?
A) Condrieu
B) Cornas
C) Hermitage
D) Château Grillet

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D) Château Grillet

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Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel?
A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (Your Answer)
B) Hermitage
C) Montravel
D) Saint-Joseph

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A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

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Where does the Château de Beaucastel estate primarily produce wine?

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Which is the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley?

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Côtes du Rhône

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Which style of wine is produced in the Tavel AOP?

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Rosé

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True or False : Viognier is the most important white grape in Saint-Joseph AOP.
FALSE!
26
What is the maximum amount of Viognier permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
20%
27
E. Guigal produces the 3 "La La" wines: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La _____ wines.
Turque
28
Which of the following appellations is denoted on the map with a red A?A) Saint-Péray B) Châtillon-en-Diois C) Coteaux de Die D) Clairette de Bellegarde
A) Saint-Péray
29
How many villages may append their name to the Côtes du Rhône AOP?
21
30
Rasteau wines may be _____, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.
Rancio
31
True or False : Wines produced in the Hermitage AOP must be aged in oak barrels.
FALSE!
32
What winery does Château Rayas own in Vacqueyras? A) Château des Tours B) Château de Fonsalette C) La Pialade D) Domaine les Pallières
A) Château des Tours
33
How many liters are in a demi-muid?
600
34
Select the appellation(s) that may only produce 100% varietal wine. A) Condrieu B) St. Joseph C) Cornas D) Hermitage E) Tavel
A) Condrieu C) Cornas
35
What style of wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Vin Doux Naturel
36
Select the Vin Doux Naturel appellation(s) located in the Southern Rhône Valley. A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise B) Cairanne C) Rasteau D) Maury E) Beaumes-de-Venise
A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise C) Rasteau
37
True or False : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP is west of the Rhône river.
False!
38
In what year was Châteauneuf-du-Pape granted AOC status?
1936
39
Gore is the primary soil of what Rhône appellation?
Cornas
40
Which of the following most accurately describes the structure of a red wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP A) Medium body, High acidity, Moderate alcohol B) Light body, Medium acidity, High alcohol C) Full body, Medium acidity, High alcohol D) Full body, High acidity, Moderate Alcohol
C) Full body, Medium acidity, High alcohol
41
What AOP unknowingly served as the entry for phylloxera into France in the 1860s?
Lirac
42
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache mandated for Vacqueyras AOP red wines?
50%
43
Which of the following is the northernmost AOP in the Southern Rhône Valley? A) Gigondas B) Grignan-les-Adhémar C) Luberon D) Tavel
B) Grignan-les-Adhémar
44
True or False : Hermitage AOP may produce dessert wine.
True!
45
Select the white grape(s) permitted in Crozes-Hermitage AOP. A) Marsanne B) Viognier C) Roussanne D) Grenache Blanc
A) Marsanne C) Roussanne
46
How long are Rasteau Hors d'Age wines aged before release?
Five years
47
Clairette de Bellegarde AOP is a single commune appellation within what larger AOP?
Costières de Nîmes
48
What is the minimum residual sugar (in grams per liter) of Rasteau AOP vin doux naturel wines?
45 g/l
49
Which grape is NOT permitted in Hermitage AOP? A) Marsanne B) Syrah C) Viognier D) Roussanne
C) Viognier
50
True or False : Grenache is a grape with elevated acidity that is prone to oxidation.
False!
51
What is the maximum amount of Viognier permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
20%
52
In which appellation does the Alain Graillot estate produce wine A) Hermitage B) Cornas C) Crozes-Hermitage D) Côte-Rôtie
C) Crozes-Hermitage
53
What style of wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Red
54
In which region is the Côtes du Vivarais AOP located?
Southern Rhône Valley
55
True or False : Côtes du Rhône AOP may produce 100% Syrah.
True!
56
_____ is a sesquiterpene in the syrah grape responsible for peppercorn and black olive aromas in the finished wine.
Rotundone
57
What is the primary grape used in Vieilles Vignes Blanc from Château de Beaucastel?
Roussanne
58
What is the most southerly AOP of the Northern Rhône Valley?
St-Péray
59
The thin topsoil rich with powdery, decomposed mica found in Condrieu AOP is known as _____.
Arzelle
60
Who is the producer of the following wine? A) René Rostaing B) Gentaz-Dervieux C) Franck Balthazar D) Yves Gangloff E) Jean-Michel Stephan
Yves Gangloff
61
What is the minimum amount of Grenache required in Gigondas?
50%
62
Select the top vintage for Northern Rhône wines. A) 2000 B) 2001 C) 2002 D) 2003 E) 2004
B) 2001
63
What river does the Clairette de Die AOP lie along?
Drome
64
Which appellation is MOST likely to use new French oak during élevage? A) Crozes-Hermitage B) Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Your Answer) C) Condrieu (Correct Answer) D) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
C) Condrieu
65
What are the two parent grapes of Syrah? A) Dureza B) Grenache C) Mondeuse Blanche D) Sérine E) Durif
A) Dureza C) Mondeuse Blanche
66
In which appellation did the Gentaz-Dervieux estate produce wine in? A) Hermitage B) Côte-Rôtie C) Cornas D) Condrieu
B) Côte-Rôtie
67
Select the westernmost climat. A) L'Homme B) Le Méal C) La Varogne D) Péléat
La Varogne
68
What is the first vintage of "Hommage à Jacques Perrin?"
1989
69
Cave de Tain is a cooperative in which appellation?
Crozes-Hermitage
70
Select the eligible commune(s) for Rasteau "Vin Doux Naturel" AOP. Plan de Dieu Sablet (Missed) Séguret Rasteau (Your Answer)
Sablet (Missed) Rasteau (Your Answer)
71
What is the most recent Côtes du Rhône village to be upgraded to AOP status?
Cairanne
72
What is the minimum alcohol of Hermitage Blanc?
11%
73
Rasteau ambré and tuilé wines are aged a minimum of _____ years.
Three
74
Who is the producer of "Cuvée Ampodium?"
René Rostaing
75
Which of the following is a commune within Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP? A) Courthézon B) Chusclan C) Les Reynards D) Ampuis
Courthézon
76
Which appellation is nearest to Avignon? A) Costières de Nimes B) Côtes du Vivarais C) Tavel D) Lirac
C) Tavel
77
What is the primary grape of Clairette de Die "Méthode Ancestrale?"
Muscat
78
All of the following are production requirements in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, except: A) At least 2% of the harvest must be discarded. B) Grapes must be hand harvested. C) Vineyards may not be irrigated without INAO permission. D) Flash-pasteurization is prohibited. E) Red and white grape must is blended prior to vinification for red wines.
D) Flash-pasteurization is prohibited.
79
Which of the following properties produced the first estate-bottled A) Châteauneuf-du-Pape? B) Château de Beaucastel C) Château La Nerthe D) Domaine de la Solitude E) Château Fortia
C) Château La Nerthe
80
Grapes used for Hermitage vin de paille must dry for a minimum of _____ days.
45
81
Match the following vineyard areas to the correct appellation. A. La Crau 1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape B. Le Méal 2) Cornas C. La Côte 3) Hermitage D. Côte-Rozier 4) Côte-Rôtie
A. La Crau 1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape B. Le Méal 3) Hermitage C. La Côte 3) Cornas D. Côte-Rozier 4) Côte-Rôtie
82
True or False : Marsanne may NOT be used in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP.
True!
83
Clairette de Die méthode Dioise ancestrale must contain a minimum of _____ g/L of residual sugar.
35
84
Select the grape(s) used in the production of Château Rayas Blanc. A) Clairette B) Roussanne C) Bourbolenc D) Grenache Blanc
A) Clairette D) Grenache Blanc
85
What was the first vintage of production for "Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin?"
1990
86
What river is indicated on the map with the red A?
Isère
87
The Roman Catholic Popes presided in Avignon during what time period?
14th Century

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