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Question 1

Which region of Austria utilizes a unique naming system for its wines?

Answer 1

Burgenland

The unique naming system in Burgenland is known for its quality designations.

Question 2

The letters RM on a bottle of Champagne indicate what?

Answer 2

Récoltant-Manipulant

This means the grower is also the producer of the Champagne.

Question 3

Arrange these Prädikats in order from lowest to highest must weight: Eiswein, Kabinett, Trockenbeerenauslese and Spätlese.

Answer 3

Kabinett, Spätlese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese

This order reflects the increasing sugar content and ripeness of the grapes.

Question 4

Constantia is historically famous for wines from what varietal?

Answer 4

Muscat

Constantia is known for its sweet Muscat wines, particularly from the 18th century.

Question 5

Name two AOCs of the Entre-Deux-Mers other than Entre-Deux-Mers.

Answer 5

Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur

These AOCs are located within the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux.

Question 6

Name one synonym for Nebbiolo. Name one for Sangiovese.

Answer 6

Nebbiolo: Spanna; Sangiovese: Brunello

These synonyms are used in various Italian wine regions.

Question 7

Name three red and three white varietals permitted for Rioja.

Answer 7

Red: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano; White: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca

Rioja has a diverse range of permitted varietals for both red and white wines.

Question 8

The Rapel Valley sits within which larger region?

Answer 8

Central Valley

The Rapel Valley is a sub-region of Chile’s Central Valley.

Question 9

This village of the Côte Chalonnaise relies on Aligoté instead of Chardonnay.

Answer 9

Bouzeron

Bouzeron is known for producing Aligoté wines.

Question 10

True or False? Vinho Verde is a DOC for white wine only.

Answer 10

False

Vinho Verde can produce both red and white wines.

Question 11

Hunter Valley Riesling is another name for…

Answer 11

Semillon

Hunter Valley is primarily known for its Semillon, often referred to as Hunter Valley Riesling.

Question 12

What style of wine is produced in the Quarts de Chaume AOC? From what varietal?

Answer 12

Sweet wine from Chenin Blanc

Quarts de Chaume is renowned for its dessert wines.

Question 13

Name one sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley.

Answer 13

Dundee Hills

Dundee Hills is one of the recognized sub-AVAs in the Willamette Valley.

Question 14

True or False? Châteauneuf-du-Pape may be Red, White or Rosé.

Answer 14

True

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for producing all three styles of wine.

Question 15

What is the German term for Dry?

Answer 15

Trocken

Trocken indicates a dry style of wine in German wine classifications.

Question 16

Hawke’s Bay, North Island or South Island?

Answer 16

North Island

Hawke’s Bay is located on New Zealand’s North Island.

Question 17

In what year were the vineyards of the Médoc first classified?

Answer 17

1855

The classification was part of the Exposition Universelle in Paris.

Question 18

Name one DOCG of Lombardy that can produce sparkling wine.

Answer 18

Franciacorta

Franciacorta is known for its high-quality sparkling wines made in the traditional method.

Question 19

Name one red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.

Answer 19

Corton

Corton is the only red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune region.

Question 20

What is the name of the famous soil of Coonawarra?

Answer 20

Terra Rossa

Terra Rossa is renowned for its rich red soil ideal for grape growing.

Question 21

What is the AOC for the sparkling wines of Alsace?

Answer 21

Crémant d’Alsace

Crémant d’Alsace is a designation for sparkling wines produced in Alsace.

Question 22

What is the primary flavoring of Amarula?

Answer 22

Marula fruit

Amarula is a cream liqueur made from the fruit of the marula tree.

Question 23

Name a second label of one of Bordeaux’s first growths.

Answer 23

Pavillon Rouge

Pavillon Rouge is the second label of Château Margaux.

Question 24

What is the principle red varietal of Madiran and Irouleguy?

Answer 24

Tannat

Tannat is the dominant grape variety in both regions.