South Africa Flashcards
(25 cards)
The first Europeans to settle in South Africa were the…
Dutch
Which South African sweet muscat wine became famous in the late 18th and early 19th century Europe
Constantia
Large wine cooperatives produce and bottle more than 3/4 of all South African wine
T
South Africa’s largest export market for wine is…
The United Kingdom
Most of south Africa lies within the latitude of 30 to 50° that are optimal for wine grape growing
False
Which statement is true?
All the above
Why was the first South African wine produced by Dutch settlers and 1659
Do you help ward off scurvy in ships crews
Which event did not Damage the South African wine industry during the 1860s
The institution of the system of racial segregation called Apartheid
Which acronym matches that of south Africa’s long time wine cartel
KMV
Which statement is true
Chenin Blanc called Steen locally today accounts for more than 25% of total production
Among s African red grapes high-yielding Cinsaut was once predominate the plantings of Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz or on the strong upswing
T
South African Pinotage is a cross between
Cinsaut and Pinot Noir
Which sequence for South African wine areas from largest to smallest is correct
Geographical unit region District and ward
The Boberg regional designation applies to fortified wines from Paarl, Franschhoek and
Tulbagh
During the 18th century South Africa had a reputation in Europe for producing extraordinary…
Sweet Muscat
Which of the following South African areas is the warmest
Paarl
Which is not a South African wine producing area
Coonawara
The Olifants river region…
All the above
The Worcester district
Is South Africa’s largest wine producing area
The Klein Karoo region includes the Calitzdorp district
T
Which of the following statements is true
The overberg district includes the Elgin ward
South Africa’s wind of origin scheme is…
Mandatory
If a South African wine label indicates a geographical location what is the minimum portion of the grapes that must be from that location
100%
Which technique is not allowed in South African wine making
Chaptalization