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Which is a method of preserving a wine?
1) Vacuum System
2) Blanket System
3) Decanting
4) Dosage
- 1, 3 & 4
- 2, 3 & 4
- 1 & 2
- 1, 2, 3 & 4
1 & 2
How many 125ml of wine can you get from one standard bottle of wine?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
6
A friend stores his wines in a box in the back of a motor home he takes away for annual trips. He asks you if he is doing the wrong thing. Choose the two best replies?
- The van is going to get hot in summer and will cook the wine
- The vibrations will disturb the wine
- The strong UV light will ruin the wine
- Are you nuts!
- 1 & 2
- 1 & 3
- 2 & 3
- 3 & 4
1 & 2
Which of these in food make a wine taste richer and fuller bodied?
- Sugar
- Acidity
- Bitterness
- Umami
Acidity
Bitterness in food tends to make wine taste?
- Sweeter
- More bitter
- Salty
- More fruity
More bitter
Umami in food tends to make wine?
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, more sweet and more fruity
- More astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, more acidic, more sweet and less fruity
More astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity
Sugar in food tends to make wine?
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, more sweet and more fruity
- More astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, more acidic, more sweet and less fruity
More astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity
Acidity in Food?
- Increases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine
- Increases the perception of acidity in wine
- Decreases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine
- None of the above
Increases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine
Salt in food tends to make wine?
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, more sweet and more fruity
- More astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, less sweet and less fruity
- Less astringent and bitter, more acidic, more sweet and less fruity
Less astringent and bitter, less acidic, more sweet and more fruity
Which soil type has the poorest drainage?
- Clay
- Sand
- Gravel
- Chalk
Clay
The following are all examples of what type of climate?
Mod -> Chianti, Carneros
Warm ->Chateauneuf, Napa Valley
Hot -> Murray-Darling
- Mediterranean climate
- Maritime climate
- Continental climate
- Monsoon climate
Mediterranean climate
The following are all examples of what type of climate? Cool -> Champagne, Mosel Mod -> Burgundy, Central Otago, Barolo Warm -> Ribera Del Duero, Mendoza Hot -> La Mancha, Port
- Mediterranean climate
- Maritime climate
- Continental climate
- Monsoon climate
Continental climate
Mediterranean climate can be described as?
- High continentality, low rainfall and a very sunny growing season.
- Low to medium continentality, medium to high rainfall all year long and often a cloudy growing season.
- Low to medium continentality, low to medium rainfall mainly in winter and a sunny growing season.
- High continentality, low rainfall and often with foggy morning and high cloud cover.
Low to medium continentality, low to medium rainfall mainly in winter and a sunny growing season.
Which of the following about vineyards near oceans is NOT true?
- Vineyards often experience wetter conditions
- Diurnal temperature range tends to lower
- Vineyards beside oceans are always cooled by ocean currents
- There is often a lower risk of frost
Vineyards beside oceans are always cooled by ocean currents
What is the minimum temperture for photosynthesis?
- > 0° C
- > 10° C
- > 15 ° C
- > 22 ° C
> 10° C
Of the following inputs to a vine, which will vary the least from season to season?
- CO2
- Heat
- Sunlight
- Nutrients
CO2
Great Aunt Morag decides that she wants to share her grapevine with her son. She gave a cutting to him which he planted and a vine grew. Is it a?
- Crossing
- Clone
- Hybrid
- Mutation
Clone
Pinot Noir as a grape variety is known to randomly change. For example, in the past it has suddenly produced a grey version and was renamed as Pinot Gris, a white grape version has appeared and is called Pinot Blanc. All three grapes are related to each other. What are they?
- Crossings
- Grafts
- Hybrids
- Mutations
Mutations
Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc got together in Bordeaux to create Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an example of a?
- Crossing
- Clone
- Hybrid
- Mutation
Crossing
Which statement about Buds is false?
- They form the year before
- They contain immature inflorescence
- They generally only form on shoots at the end of the growing season.
- The number of bunches each bud produces is dependent upon the amount of sun the bud receives when it is a cane.
The number of bunches each bud produces is dependent upon the amount of sun the bud receives when it is a cane.
Which statement is NOT true about Permanent Wood?
- It is at least 2 years old
- It has bark
- Cordon is an example of permanent wood
- Buds typically burst from permanent wood
Buds typically burst from permanent wood
Which of these statements about Inflorescence is wrong?
- Inflorescence include flowers bunched together before fertilisation.
- Flowers created the year before.
- Each flower in the Inflorescence that is successfully pollinated, will become a berry.
- The number of flowers is proportional to the age of the vine.
The number of flowers is proportional to the age of the vine.
Shoots are?
- The arms of a vine made up of 2+ year old wood. Restricted by pruning.
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
- This year’s growth
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
This year’s growth
A Cordon is?
- The arms of a vine made up of 2+ year old wood. Restricted by pruning.
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
- This year’s growth
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
The arms of a vine made up of 2+ year old wood. Restricted by pruning.
A Spur is?
- The arms of a vine made up of 2+ year old wood. Restricted by pruning.
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
- This year’s growth
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
A Cane is?
- The arms of a vine made up of 2+ year old wood. Restricted by pruning.
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
- This year’s growth
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
Tendrils are?
- The structure the vine uses to support itself by winding themselves tightly around trellis wires to keep the shoot right
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 8-20 buds and is quite long
- 1-year old wood pruned often with 2-3 buds and is quite short
- The unfertilised flowers of a vine
The structure the vine uses to support itself by winding themselves tightly around trellis wires to keep the shoot right
Which statement about Root Stocks is false?
- Root stocks are used because they are disease resistant.
- Root stocks allow the grower to match different root stocks to different soils.
- Changing root stocks while the plant is growing is known as head grafting.
- Root stocks can be used to manage yield.
Changing root stocks while the plant is growing is known as head grafting.
Grapes are typically grown between?
- 20° and 40° latitude North and South of the equator
- 30° and 50° latitude North and South of the equator
- 20° and 50° latitude South of the equator
- 20° and 50° latitude North of the equator
30° and 50° latitude North and South of the equator
Which of these statements about too much rain near harvest is false?
- The grapes become bigger
- Flavours and sugars will be diluted
- Increases the size of the crop
- Increases the colour in red wines
Increases the colour in red wines
Which one of these techniques is not used in canopy management?
- VSP
- Trellising
- Inter row spacing
- Passerillage
Passerillage
Which one of these is not a reason for selecting a grape variety to grow
- Budding times
- Rippening times
- Leaf colour
- Resistance to certain diseases
Leaf colour
Which vineyard has the aspect to give it the highest amount of sun.
- North facing slope in the northern hemisphere
- South facing slope in the southern hemisphere
- North facing slope in the Southern hemisphere
- A flat vineyard at 50° Latitude.
North facing slope in the Southern hemisphere
An aspiring wine maker in Bordeaux decides to create his own version of Cabernet Sauvignon. He polinates a Cabernet Franc with Sauvignon Blanc. The resulting grape is what?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Sauvignon Blanc
- A new grape variety
A new grape variety
Which is not a method of controlling yield in a typical season?
- Green harvest
- Winter pruning
- Irrigation
- Mechanical Harvesting
Mechanical Harvesting
Put the growth cycle in order
- Veraison, Budburst, Flowering, Fruit set, Ripening
- Budburst, Flowering, Fruit set, Veraison, Ripening
- Budburst, Flowering, Veraison, Fruit set, Ripening
- Budburst, Veraison, Flowering, Fruit set, Ripening
Budburst, Flowering, Fruit set, Veraison, Ripening
Frost flows in a similar way to
- Ice
- Water
- Steam
Water
Which statement about soils is FALSE
- Light coloured soils reflect the suns energy and don’t radiate heat into the vineyard.
- Wet soils take longer to warm up and tend to cool the vine
- Rocky soils tend to absorb and radiate heat warming the vineyard.
- Rocky soils on slops near rivers tend to pull the water up a hill making vineyards wet and susceptible to frost
Rocky soils on slops near rivers tend to pull the water up a hill making vineyards wet and susceptible to frost
When plants are photosynthesising which of the following equations is correct?
- 02 + Sunlight + Chlorophyll => Sugars + CO2
- C02 + Sunlight + Chlorophyll => Sugars + O2
- 02 + Heat + Chlorophyll => Sugars + O2
- C02 + Sunlight + Veraison => Sugars + O2
C02 + Sunlight + Chlorophyll => Sugars + O2
Which part of the grapes does not contain tannins
- Stems
- Bloom
- Seeds
- Skin
Bloom
A friend opens a bottle of wine and discovers what looks like glass on the bottom of the cork. You tell her to?
- Don’t worry, you can drink it, just filter out the glass first
- Don’t worry, they are tartrate crystals, harmless
- It’s lumps of glue used to hold some types of corks together.
- It is residual yeast from a second fermentation in bottle. It’s harmless but does the wine taste ok, is it fizzy?
Don’t worry, they are tartrate crystals, harmless
Free run juice is?
- Less likely to contain bitterness from pips
- The excessive juice when a winery breaches the maximum allowed yield under its PDO.
- Is the most coloured of all juice off the press.
- Most acidic of all the juice.
Less likely to contain bitterness from pips
Which statement about skin contact is false?
- Colour, flavour and tannins are extracted from the skin
- The longer the skin contact, the more the extraction
- Not all red wines are made from skin contact
- Many whites are made without skin contact
Not all red wines are made from skin contact
Which statement is true about small barrels?
- They have the largest effect on wines, giving more flavour, tannins and oxidative effects
- They have less effect on the wine, giving less flavour. tannins and oxidative effects
- Are much cheaper to make and use so are more cost effective.
- Are perfect for barrel fermentation of red wines
They have the largest effect on wines, giving more flavour, tannins and oxidative effects
MLF can be inhibited by?
- All of the below.
- Filtering out the bacteria
- Adding SO2 after alcoholic fermentation
- Keeping the wine cool
All of the below.
Which statement about Malolactic Fermentation (MLF) is false?
- The bacteria is sensitive to SO2 and can be stopped by it
- Lowers the perceived acidity in a wine by converting the crisp malo acid to softer lactic acid
- Can suppress the varietal purity and can add butter, hazelnut flavours
- All white wines and most reds undergo MLF
All white wines and most reds undergo MLF
Which statement about Ambient Yeast is false?
- Ambient Yeast must be kept at an ambient temperature of 18-20°C to ferment correctly
- It is found throughout the winery and on the bloom
- Adds complexity to the wine but results can be random
- Many ambient yeast can be killed off with SO2
Ambient Yeast must be kept at an ambient temperature of 18-20°C to ferment correctly
Which one of these will not stop fermentation?
- Lowering the temperature to near 0°C
- When the alcohol rises to over 15.5% abv
- Adding SO2
- Chaptalisation
Chaptalisation
What is the typical range of fermenting red wines?
- 12°C to 32°C
- 5°C to 12°C
- 20°C to 32°C
- 12°C to 22°C
20°C to 32°C
What is the typical range of fermenting white wines?
- 12°C to 32°C
- 4°C to 12°C
- 30°C to 32°C
- 12°C to 22°C
12°C to 22°C
What is the typical range at which yeast can ferment?
- 0°C to 38°C
- 5°C to 58°C
- 15°C to 58°C
- 5°C to 35°C
5°C to 35°C
Which is not a by-product of Alcoholic Fermentation?
- Heat
- Flavour
- Carbon Dioxide
- Sugar
Sugar
RCGM means?
- Racing car from General Motors
- Restrict Carbonation Generating Maceration
- Rectified Concentrated Grape Must
- Reduced Concentrated Grape Maceration
Rectified Concentrated Grape Must
Adding tartaric acid to a wine will?
- Increase the acidity in the wine or must
- Decrease the acidity in the wine or must
- This is known as de-acidification
- Increase the tannins in the wine or must
Increase the acidity in the wine or must
Adding an Alkali will?
- Increase the acidity in the wine or must
- Decrease the acidity in the wine or must
- increase the tannins in the wine or must
- decrease the tannins in the wine or must
Decrease the acidity in the wine or must
During winemaking, pressing grapes harder will?
- Increase the amount of wine and it will be smoother.
- Decrease the amount of wine. Higher alcohols will be squeezed out and evaporate as ‘the angel’s share’ during maturation.
- Increase the amount of juice but at the risk of increased bitter components.
- If the pressure is high enough you can extract blood from a stone mixed in the grapes.
Increase the amount of juice but at the risk of increased bitter components.
Which of these yeast and bacteria converts Malic acid to Lactic acid?
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Brettanomyces
- Lactic acid bacteria
Lactic acid bacteria
Which of these yeast and bacteria give a plastic, sticking plaster, smoked meat and/or leather notes to a wine?
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Brettanomyces
- Lactic acid bacteria
Brettanomyces
Which of these yeast and bacteria is the main yeast used for wine production?
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Brettanomyces
- Lactic acid bacteria
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Sulphur Dioxide is an antiseptic, which one of these is the least susceptible?
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Brettanomyces
- Lactic acid bacteria
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
What is the correct order for typical red wine production?
- Crush, press, ferment, maturation, bottling
- Crush, ferment, press, bottling, maturation
- Crush, ferment, press, maturation, bottling
- Crush, ferment, maturation, press, bottling
Crush, ferment, press, maturation, bottling
Which one of these is NOT a flavour associated with oak barrels?
- Coconut
- Charred wood
- Leather
- Vanilla
Leather
Which one of these is not a method specifically used in anaerobic winemaking?
- Use of SO2 at harvest time
- Picking at night when it is cooler
- Fermentation in stainless steel
- The use of specially cultured yeast strains
The use of specially cultured yeast strains
Which aspect is considered the optimum in the northern hemisphere?
- North
- South
- North-East
- West
South
Which of the following statements about bag-in-box containers is FALSE?
- Bag-in-box packs collapse as the wine is consumed avoiding air contact.
- Bag-in-box packs are most suitable for wines intended for early consumption.
- Bag-in-box packs can be used for long-term storage of wines.
- Bag-in-box packaging is generally lighter than glass bottles.
Bag-in-box packs can be used for long-term storage of wines.
Which one of the following statements best describes a typical maritime climate?
- Hot summers, mild winters, low rainfall
- Very hot summers, very cold winters, rainfall mostly in winter months
- Warm summers, very cold winters, low annual rainfall
- Warm summers, mild winters, rainfall all year round
Warm summers, mild winters, rainfall all year round
Which of the following is commonly used as an antioxidant and antiseptic in wineries?
- Hydrogen dioxide
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Sulfur dioxide
- Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Which of the following is most likely to carry out deacidification?
- A producer of high alcohol wines.
- A winemaker using malolactic fermentation.
- A winery in a cool climate region.
- A vineyard with high limestone content.
A winery in a cool climate region.
How is the temperature of a vineyard affected when situated near a body of water?
- Moderated by the slower temperature change of the water.
- Cooler due to the larger amount of rainfall.
- Unaffected by the water.
- Warmer due to the evaporation of the water.
Moderated by the slower temperature change of the water.
Compared to the fermentation of white wines, fermentation of red wines takes place at
- Around the same temperature
- A higher temperature
- A lower temperature
- It varies depending on the producer
A higher temperature
What is fining?
- A method of drying grapes on the vine for use in sweet wines.
- The process of leaving a wine on the fine lees for a period of time to add complexity.
- It is part of canopy management to remove excess foliage after veraison.
- A method of making unstable particles in wine clump together and deposit to improve clarity.
A method of making unstable particles in wine clump together and deposit to improve clarity.
How can yeasts and bacteria in a finished wine be killed or removed?
- Addition of sulphur dioxide
- Sedimentation
- Carbonic Maceration
- Filtration
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 2
- 1 and 4
- All of the above
1 and 4
Which of the following is UNLIKELY to be carried out for an inexpensive wine?
- High yields
- Barrel ageing
- Bulk shipping
- Mass production
Barrel ageing
Why is must enrichment carried out?
- To reduce the levels of malic acid in the must.
- To increase the sweetness levels of a wine post-fermentation.
- To raise the sugar levels in the must which in turn has the effect of raising alcohol levels in the final wine.
- To increase the flavours and tannins in red winemaking.
To raise the sugar levels in the must which in turn has the effect of raising alcohol levels in the final wine.
Which of the following would give the greatest level of oak flavours during the maturation of a wine?
- Large new oak barrels
- Small new oak barrels
- Small old oak barrels
- Large old oak barrels
Small new oak barrels
Which of the following can be beneficial in the vineyard under certain circumstances?
- Nematodes
- Phylloxera
- Powdery Mildew
- Botrytis Cinerea
Botrytis Cinerea
How can vines be protected against phylloxera?
- Spraying with Bordeaux mixture
- Grafting onto American rootstocks
- Training using the cordon system
- Protection using netting
Grafting onto American rootstocks
Which of the following would NOT be ideal in a soil used for viticulture?
- A high proportion of clay.
- Relatively few nutrients.
- Water storage for the growing season.
- Good drainage.
A high proportion of clay.
Which of the following terms would best describe a vine produced from TWO parent plants from different vine species?
- Graft
- Hybrid
- Clone
- Crossing
Hybrid
Which of the following stages of the vineyard annual growth cycle comes first?
- Harvest
- Fruit Set
- Véraison
- Budburst
Budburst
A taster assessing a young Muscadet notes that the wine is unusually deep and brown in appearance, and has a nose like a Madeira or Cream Sherry. What is the most likely wine-fault?
- TCA
- Excess sulphur dioxide
- Oxidation
- Volatile acidity (VA)
Oxidation
Which one of the following best describes aromas associated with reduction?
- The smell of nail polish remover.
- The smell of damp cardboard.
- The smell of smoked meat.
- The smell of rotten eggs.
The smell of rotten eggs.
What is the impact on wine if it is over-chilled?
- The flavours lose their freshness and become muddled.
- The flavours become masked.
- The body of the wine appears fuller.
- The tannins appear softer on the palate.
The flavours become masked.
What component of a wine can be detected by a hot, burning sensation at the back of the mouth?
- Tannin
- Body
- Acidity
- Alcohol
Alcohol
Using the Systematic Approach to Tasting, which one of the following characteristics of a wine can be assessed on the palate only?
- Fruit character
- Sweetness
- Fruit intensity
- Development
Sweetness
Acid in food can make wine seem
- More bitter and less acidic.
- More fruity and less acidic.
- More bitter and more acidic.
- Less fruity and more acidic.
More fruity and less acidic.
Which of the following statements on food and wine pairing is FALSE?
- Dessert wines should always be sweeter than the dessert to avoid seeming unpleasantly dry.
- Umami in food makes wines taste sweeter.
- Acidic foods may render a balanced wine flat-tasting.
- The more intense the attributes of a wine, the more obvious the interactions with food will be.
Umami in food makes wines taste sweeter.
Which of the following aspects of a food could help make a tannic wine more palatable?
- Salt
- Acidity
- Sugar
- Chilli
Salt
Which one of the following red wines could be served lightly chilled?
- Barbaresco
- Valpolicella
- Bairrada
- Brunello di Montalcino
Valpolicella
How do the Vosges mountains affect the climate of Alsace?
- Moderate vineyard temperatures
- Provide eastern slopes for the morning sun
- Shelter vineyards from rain-bearing winds
- Encourage warm winds from the south
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1 only
- All of the above
- 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
Which of these terms best describes the climate of Bordeaux?
- Moderate maritime
- Warm mediterranean
- Cool continental
- Warm maritime
Moderate maritime
Which ONE of the following grape varieties is used in small proportions to contribute grapey, floral flavours to some Bordeaux white wines?
- Aligoté
- Muscadelle
- Muscat
- Sylvaner
Muscadelle
What does domaine mean in Burgundy?
- The wine has been made, matured and bottled by the grape grower.
- The vineyard belongs to one owner.
- The wine is from a Premier Cru vineyard.
- The wine has been produced by a co-operative.
The wine has been made, matured and bottled by the grape grower.
Which of the following AC wines benefit from a series of amphitheatre-like slopes which act as suntraps?
- Rully AC
- Pouilly-Fuissé AC
- Meursault AC
- Chablis AC
Pouilly-Fuissé AC
What is the major climatic problem faced by growers in Chablis?
- Temperatures dropping to below -20C in winter.
- Heavy autumn rainfall.
- Spring frosts.
- Intense summer sun.
Spring frosts.
What is the grape variety of Condrieu AC ?
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Sémillon
- Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
- Nahe and Schlossböckelheim
- Rheingau and Johannisberg
- Pfalz and Nierstein
- Mosel and Wehlen
Pfalz and Nierstein
Which is the correct increasing order of grape sugar ripeness for Prädikatswein in Germany?
- Beerenauslese, Spätlese, Auslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
- Spätlese, Kabinett, Beerenauslese, Auslese
- Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett, Beerenauslese
- Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
Which of the following is likely to be the ripest in style with more sweetness and body than the others?
- Kabinett
- Spätlese
- Qualitätswein
- Auslese
Auslese
In which country is Grüner Veltliner the most extensively planted grape variety?
- Hungary
- Austria
- Greece
- Germany
Austria
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Coteaux du Layon and Anjou-Saumur
- Chinon and Central Vineyards
- Vouvray and Nantais
- Muscadet and Touraine
Coteaux du Layon and Anjou-Saumur
Which of the following best describes the soil of the Mosel?
- Chalk
- Granite
- Sand
- Slate
Slate
Which of the following is a commercially important speciality of Muscadet AC?
- Carbonic Maceration
- Late harvesting
- Sur lie ageing
- Barrel fermentation
Sur lie ageing
Which of the following is the most important variety for red wine production in Germany?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Zweigelt
- Xinomavro
- Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
The Danube plays an important influence on the wines of which of the following PDO?
- Wachau
- Piesport
- Tokaj
- Santorini
Wachau
Which is a principal grape variety of the Tokaj region?
- Xinomavro
- Naoussa
- Zweigelt
- Furmint
Furmint
What is the main difference between an AC Bordeaux wine and an AC Bordeaux Supérieur?
- AC Bordeaux Supérieur is made from lower yielding vines
- AC Bordeaux Supérieur is made from a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon
- AC Bordeaux Supérieur has stricter rules and has a higher minimum alcohol.
- AC Bordeaux Supérieur wines have longer ageing in oak
AC Bordeaux Supérieur has stricter rules and has a higher minimum alcohol.
Which of these regions is not part of the Haut Medoc?
- Pauillac
- Saint-Estephe
- Pomerol
- Saint-Julien
Pomerol
Which one of these viticultural techniques is not used in Bordeaux?
- Spraying
- Green harvest
- VSP
- Gobelet
Gobelet
Which is not a grape variety grown in Bordeaux?
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc
- Sémillon
- Syrah
Syrah
Which of these hazards are NOT common in Bordeaux?
- Spring frosts
- Coulure
- Millerandage
- Downy mildew
Spring frosts
The climate in Bordeaux is maritime. What does this mean?
- Low continentality, high diurnal, rain only in winter
- High continentality, high diurnal, rain all year long
- Low continentality, low diurnal, rain only in winter
- Low continentality, low diurnal, rain all year long
Low continentality, low diurnal, rain all year long
Which comment about Gravel soils is not correct?
- Gravel soils have good drainage.
- Gravel soils tend to be warming.
- Chlorosis is common.
- Gravel soils do not hold on to water.
Chlorosis is common.
What is the name of the current that runs down the side of Bordeaux?
- Humbolt Current
- Benguela Current
- Gulf Stream
- Western Australian Current
Gulf Stream
What grape variety is used to make Bandol AC?
- Cabernet Franc
- Tannat
- Mourvèdre
- Malbec
Mourvèdre
Which of the following is NOT a cru in Beaujolais?
- Brouilly
- Mercurey
- Morgon
- Fleurie
Mercurey
In which district of Bordeaux is the “Cru” classification of Châteaux incorporated into the AC system?
- Pessac-Léognan
- Haut -Médoc
- Graves
- Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion
What is the typical period of barrel ageing for a top red Burgundy?
- 6-9 months
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 16-18 months
16-18 months
Carbonic Maceration is used in the production of which of the following wines?
- Beaujolais
- Chablis
- Muscadet
- Pomerol
Beaujolais
Which of the following is a dry red wine?
- Savennières
- Côteaux du Layon
- Bourgueil
- Vouvray
Bourgueil
In which one of the following ACs do galets play an important role in aiding grape ripening?
- Vouvray
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Hermitage
- Médoc
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wines of AC Gigondas are most similar in style to which of the following?
- Châteauneu-du-Pape
- Moulin-à-Vent
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Coteaux du Layon
Châteauneu-du-Pape
Which of the following is a Grand Cru vineyard?
- Meursault
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Montrachet
- Beaune
Montrachet
Which of the following best describes the wines of AC Madiran?
- Low tannin, fruity red wines with bubblegum-like character.
- Sweet white wines with notes of apricot, honey and vanilla.
- Crisp light white wines with aromas and flavours of green apples.
- Full-bodied red wine with concentrated black fruit.
Full-bodied red wine with concentrated black fruit.
Which of the following Northern Rhône PDOs is likely to produce lighter styles of Syrah?
- Côte-Rôtie
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Cornas
- Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Which one of the following ACs produces wines most similar in style to those of red Bordeaux?
- Beaune
- Madiran
- Cahors
- Bergerac
Bergerac
Which area of the Loire is the most commercially significant producer of rosé wines?
- Central Vineyards
- Touraine
- Anjou-Saumur
- Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
What are considered the most important local varieties in southern France?
- Grenache and Carignan
- Carignan and Cinsault
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
- Syrah and Grenache
Syrah and Grenache
Where is AC Volnay?
- Chablis
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune
What is the key grape variety in Côtes de Gascogne?
- Madiran
- Ugni Blanc
- Malbec
- Tannat
Ugni Blanc
Which one of these cannot be a sweet wine?
- Sauternes
- Juranςon
- Monbazillac
- Madiran
Madiran
The soils in Beaujolais are?
- Granite
- Limestone
- Chalk
- Kimmeridgian Clay
Granite
What is the correct order for Carbonic Maceration?
1) Whole grapes are blanketed in CO2
2) Grapes burst and fermentation by yeast continues off the skin
3) Grape cells produce alcohol
- 1,2,3
- 1,3,2
- 3,2,1
- 2,1,3
1,3,2
For Carbonic Maceration the grapes must be?
- Perfectly ripe
- Whole bunches
- Machine harvested
- Crushed as soon as possible to avoid oxidation
Whole bunches
Which of these are likely to have the lowest ripeness
- Saint-Véran
- AC Mâcon
- AC Mâcon Villages
- AC Mâcon Lugny
AC Mâcon
The climate of Vougeot is described as?
- Cool Continental
- Moderate Continental
- Warm Continental
- Cool Maritime
Moderate Continental
The climate of Chablis is described as?
- Cool Continental
- Moderate Continental
- Cool Maritime
- Warm Mediterranean
Cool Continental
Rully, Givry, Mercurey and Montagny are all communes from?
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte d’Or
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Côte de Beaune
Côte Chalonnaise
Chablis Grand Cru Vineyards typically deal with the high risk of frost by?
1) Installing sprinklers
2) Being on slopes
3) Facing North
- 1 only
- 1 & 2 only
- 1, 2 & 3
- None of the above
1 & 2 only
What is this wine?
BEAUNE
Lulune
Appellation Beaune Controlée
- Regional Wine
- Commune / Village
- Premier Cru
- Grand Cru
Commune / Village
A wine that comes from the Chambertin vineyard, is an example of a?
- Regional Wine
- Commune / Village
- Premier Cru
- Grand Cru
Grand Cru
Which of these wines does this description best fit? A white wine that is full bodied with tropical fruit, peach and melon and some oak.
- Chablis
- Macon
- Pouilly Fuissé
- Morgon
Pouilly Fuissé
Put these regions in order North to South?
- Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujoiais
- Chablis, Cote Chalonnaise, Cote d’Or, Beaujoiais, Mâconnais
- Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Beaujoiais, Mâconnais
- Cote d’Or, Chablis, Cote Chalonnaise, Beaujoiais, Mâconnais
Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujoiais
Which is NOT a grape variety grown in Burgundy?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Aligoté
- All of the above are grown in Burgundy.
All of the above are grown in Burgundy.
Edelzwicker means
- A sweet wine made with botrytis grapes
- An Alsace wine made from a blend of grapes
- The name of a Grand Cru Vineyard in Alsace
- The building where hobbit-like vineyard workers take shelter from the heat of the sun.
An Alsace wine made from a blend of grapes
Which best describes Gewurztraminer from Alsace?
- Full-bodied, rich, oily texture, low alcohol, high acidity flavours of rose, lychee and spice
- Light-bodied, high acidity, low to medium alcohol with flavours of lemon and tar
- Light-bodied, high acidity with flavours of rose, rose, lychee and spice
- Full-bodied, rich, oily texture, high alcohol, low to medium acidity with flavours of rose, lychee and spice
Full-bodied, rich, oily texture, high alcohol, low to medium acidity with flavours of rose, lychee and spice
Which best describes Riesling from Alsace?
- Medium to full bodied, high acidity, stony/steely notes, lemon and peach aromas developing into petrol-like aromas.
- Light bodied, high acidity, lemon and peach aromas developing into leather like aromas.
- Light bodied, high acidity, flinty mineral notes, lemon and peach aromas developing into petrol-like aromas.
- Full bodied, low acidity, flinty mineral notes, lemon and peach aromas developing into petrol-like aromas.
Medium to full bodied, high acidity, stony/steely notes, lemon and peach aromas developing into petrol-like aromas.
Which statement about Vendange Tardive is not correct?
- Higher minimum sugars are required
- Must be made from the 4 noble varieties
- Passerillage can sometimes occur
- The grapes undergo Passito
The grapes undergo Passito
Sélection de Grains Nobles means?
- Noble rotted grapes
- The French term for drying grapes on mats
- Late harvest
- Part of the grape sorting process where only the best grapes are used.
Noble rotted grapes
Vendange Tardive means?
- Noble rotted grapes
- The French term for drying grapes on mats
- Late harvest
- A classic French truck, used traditionally to move the harvested grapes around the region.
Late harvest
Which set of grapes are all considered Noble Varieties in Alsace?
- Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
- Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
- Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Riesling
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Which statement about the Vosges Mountains is most TRUE?
- They provide altitude meaning the vineyards are above the fog zone.
- They protect the vineyards from rain by forcing clouds to rain on the west side of the mountains, causing clear blue skies on the east slopes that have vines.
- The South West slopes help capture the sun’s energy
- They provide a barrier to phylloxera
They protect the vineyards from rain by forcing clouds to rain on the west side of the mountains, causing clear blue skies on the east slopes that have vines.
The climate in Alsace is best described as?
- Cool to Moderate Continental
- Warm Mediterranean
- Warm Continental
- Warm Maritime
Cool to Moderate Continental
The main difference between wines from Coteaux du Layon and Savenniéres is?
- They are both dessert wines, but Coteaux du Layon often is infected with botrytis, while Savenniéres is not.
- They are both dessert wines, but Coteaux du Layon is made from Cheinin Blanc while Savenniéres is made from Sauvignon Blanc.
- They are both mde from Chenin Blanc. Coteaux du Layon is a sweet botrytis wine, while Savenniéres is a dry wine made from late harvested grapes.
- They are both sources of fruit for brandy. But Coteaux du Layon often distilled using a continuous still.
They are both mde from Chenin Blanc. Coteaux du Layon is a sweet botrytis wine, while Savenniéres is a dry wine made from late harvested grapes.
都在Loire Valley
A wine is high in acidity with medium body, flavours of green pepper, gooseberry, and flinty gun smoke aroma. Where is it from?
- Pouilly-Fumé
- Coteaux du Layon
- Muscadet
- Savenniéres
Pouilly-Fumé
The key white grape variety used in Anjou Saumur & Touraine for dry, sweet and sparkling wines is?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Chenin Blanc
- Melon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
What is Grolleau?
- A type of trellising system designed to keep the grapes close to the soils.
- A red grape variety used to make still and sparkling Rosé wines in Anjou.
- A type of yeast known to give wines a banana and tropical fruit character.
- A method of spraying vineyards to ensure all moulds and mildews are targeted.
A red grape variety used to make still and sparkling Rosé wines in Anjou.
The climate in Central Vineyards is?
- Maritime
- Warm Continental
- Cool Continental
- Mediterranean
Cool Continental
The climate in Nantais is?
- Maritime
- Continental
- Mediterranean
- Sub tropical
Maritime
The climate in the Southern Rhone is
- Continental
- Arctic
- Mediterranean
- Maritime
Mediterranean
Which of these grape varieties gives deep colour and high tannins to the best Southern Rhone reds?
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Cinsault
- Clarette
Mourvèdre
Galets is?
- A white grape that is used to make White Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- A method of trellising often used in Southern Rhone
- Large round stones found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, they give extra warmth at the end of the day
- A Châteauneuf-du-Pape lookalike
Large round stones found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, they give extra warmth at the end of the day
Which one of these wines cannot be a red Châteauneuf-du-Pape lookalike?
- Gigondas
- Vacqueyras
- Tavel
- Lirac
Tavel
Many Northern Rhone vineyards are on the south slopes of steep hills partly to give shelter from the wind. What is the name of the wind?
- Tramontane
- French Southern winds
- Mistral
- Cape Doctor
Mistral
Côte-Rôtie is often blended with a small amount of which white grape variety?
- Roussane
- Marsanne
- Bourboulenc
- Viognier
Viognier
Hermitage wines can be red or white, what is the dominant grape blend for white Hermitage?
- Viognier and Roussane
- Roussane and Bourboulenc
- Marsanne and Roussane
- Bourboulenc and Viognier
Marsanne and Roussane
Which Northern Rhone wine region makes exclusively white wines?
- Condrieu
- Côte-Rôtie
- Cornas
- Saint Joseph
Condrieu
A Rhone Valley wine has high tannins, deep colour and flavours of blackberry and black pepper. What is it?
- Condrieu
- Tavel
- Côte-Rôtie
- Bourgeuil
Côte-Rôtie
Which Southern French region is known for making wines dominated by Mourvèdre?
- Pic St Loup
- Corbières
- Bandol
- Côtes de Provence
Bandol
Which grape variety gives high tannins, acidity and colour, lacks fruit but can produce huge yields?
- Grenache
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cinsault
- Carignan
Carignan
The climate in the Southern France is?
- Moderate Continental
- Warm Mediterranean
- Moderate Mediterranean
- Warm Maritime
Warm Mediterranean
What is the name of the cool winds that come down the Rhone Valley
- Tramontane
- Southern winds
- Mistral
- Cape Doctor
Mistral
What is the name of the westerly winds between Massif Central and Pyrenees?
- Tramontane
- Southern winds
- Mistral
- Cape Doctor
Tramontane
Bernkastel and Piesport are both villages in?
- Pfalz
- Mosel
- Rheinhessen
- Nahe
Mosel
Forst and Deidesheim are both villages in?
- Rheingau
- Rheinhessen
- Pfalz
- Mosel
Pfalz
Which one of these Prädikaswein levels can include dry wines?
- Auslese
- Beerenauslese
- Trockenbeerenauslese
- Eiswein
Auslese
A wine with the term Grosses Gewächs on the label means?
- The wine is Dry Qualitätswein from a top producer.
- The wines must come from Nahe.
- The wines come from Deidesheim and are not very good.
- The wines are Deutscher Wein made in huge quantities.
The wine is Dry Qualitätswein from a top producer.
Of the following German quality standards which, if any, are PDO’s?
1) Qualitätswein
2) Prädkatswein
3) Deutscher Wein
4) Landwein
- 1
- 2
- 1 & 2
- 1, 2 & 3
- 1, 2, 3 & 4
1 & 2
Which of these weather effects are not common in Germany?
- Wet summers, with risks of moulds and mildews.
- Dry Autumn giving long growing season.
- Winter & spring frost.
- Drought
Drought
The climate in Germany is generally considered?
- Cool Continental
- Moderate Continental
- Warm Maritime
- Cool Maritime
Cool Continental
What is the correct order of German Prädikatswein from lowest to highest sugar levels of the grapes?
- Trockenbeerenauslese, Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese and Beerenauslese
- Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Kabinett
- Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
- Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Kabinett
Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
Which region is most likely to produce dry, quite full bodied Rieslings with peachy aromas?
- Wachau
- Neusiedlersee
- Weinviertel
- Burgenland
Wachau
Which two sub regions are part of Niederösterreich?
- Weinviertel, Burgenland
- Wachau, Neusiedlersee
- Wachau, Weinviertel
- Pfalz, Franken
Wachau, Weinviertel
A white wine that is full bodied with citrus or stone fruit, white pepper, honey and toast and ages well. Which grape variety does this best describe?
- Blaufränkisch
- Zweigelt
- St Laurent
- Grüner Veltiner
Grüner Veltiner
What is the correct order of sweetness?
- Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beernauslese, Trokenbeernauslese, Ausbruch
- Spätlese, Auslese, Beernauslese, Ausbruch, Trokenbeernauslese, Kabinett
- Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beernauslese, Ausbruch, Trokenbeernauslese
- Spätlese, Auslese Beernauslese, Trokenbeernauslese, Kabinett, Ausbruch
Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beernauslese, Ausbruch, Trokenbeernauslese
Which is the best description of Strohwein or Schilfwein??
- Late harvest and generally not infected with botrytis.
- Dry berry select harvest. Individual grapes are selected that are infected with botrytis to the point that they have dried out and are shrivelled up. There is still lots of sugar in these grapes, they have just lost lots of water. The must weight is so high that the yeast would go over 15% abv (killing the yeast) before all the sugar is fermented and so cannot make a dry style.
- Grapes are harvested then dried out on straw mats over winter increasing the concentration of sugars.
- Select harvest and may have some botrytis but the must weight is low enough so that all the sugar can be fermented to dry.
Grapes are harvested then dried out on straw mats over winter increasing the concentration of sugars.
The Austrian climate has?
- High diurnal temperature range in the North helping the wines to retain acidity.
- Burgenland has warming easterly winds come from the Hungarian plain.
- Burgenland has lakes where misty conditions help create noble rot.
- All of the above
All of the above
The climate in Wachau is described as?
- Cool Continental
- Warm Continental
- Cool Maritime
- Warm Mediterranean
Cool Continental
Which one of these styles is made by adding botrytis grapes to a white base wine made from non botrytis infected grapes, macerated for 12 to 60 hours, then pressed and matured in oak?
- Tokaji Aszú
- Tokaji Szamorodni
- Tokaji Eszencia
- Non-botrytis wines
Tokaji Aszú
Put these Tokaji wines in the correct order of sweetness:
- Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji Eszencia
- Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji Eszencia, Tokaji Szamorodni
- Tokaji Eszencia, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
- Tokaji Szamorodni, Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji Eszencia
Tokaji Szamorodni, Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji Eszencia
Which of these Tokaji styles is made from fermented free run juice of botrytis grapes and has sugar levels of >450g/l (It would be classed as Luscious in the WSET SAT)?
- Tokaji Late Harvest
- Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
- Tokaji Szamorodni
- Tokaji Eszencia
Tokaji Eszencia
Which style of Tokaji translates to ‘As it comes’ and is a mix of botrytis and non-botrytis grapes, which can be dry or sweet? Dry wines must be aged in partly-full casks and a flor-like sherry yeast forms on top during the ageing.
- Tokaji Aszú Eszencia
- Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
- Tokaji Szamorodni
- Tokaji Eszencia
Tokaji Szamorodni
Which of these Tokaji wines will have the highest sugar?
- Tokaji Szamorodni
- Aszú 5 Puttonyos
- Aszú 3 Puttonyos
- Aszú 6 Puttonyos
Aszú 6 Puttonyos
Which grape is not used in Tokaji?
- Furmint
- Hárslevelű
- Sárga Muscotály
- Agiorgitiko
Agiorgitiko
The climate in Greece can be best described as?
- Warm Maritime
- Warm Continental
- Hot Mediterranean
- Hot Maritime
Hot Mediterranean
Which of these regions is known for growing Xinomavro?
- Naoussa
- Santorini
- Nemea
- Yecla
Naoussa
Which one of these grapes produces a wine with high round tannins, high acidity, sweet red fruits and spice, grown in Nemea?
- Assyrtiko
- Agiorgitiko
- Xinomavro
- Yecla
Agiorgitiko
Which one of these grapes produces a white wine grown in Santorini?
- Assyrtiko
- Agiorgitiko
- Xinomavro
- Yecla
Assyrtiko
Pfalz is very close to the French border, and the vineyards can be viewed as a continuation of those in Alsace; the Vosges mountain range have a considerable impact on the vineyards of Alsace. However, what is the effect of the Haardt mountains on the vineyards of Pfalz?
- They create rain shadows, making the area dry with risk of water stress.
- Altitude causes lower temperatures, later ripening and increased risk of hail.
- The slopes angle vineyards steeply towards the sun.
They create rain shadows, making the area dry with risk of water stress.
When managed properly, low yields of Gamay can present aromas of _________________ .
- quince and lavender
- blackcurrant and preserved fruits
- black plum and sultanas
- raspberry and cherry fruit
raspberry and cherry fruit
As aforementioned, Gamay can grow vigorously if not managed properly. This is particularly true when the vines are planted in soils which are very high in nutrients. Keeping this fact in mind, what conclusions can you draw about the premium wines produced in Fleurie?
What do you think the soil composition might be like? Select an option from the choices below.
- The soil in Fleurie has high levels of humus.
- The soil in Fleurie has high levels of clay.
- The soil in Fleurie has high levels of granite.
The soil in Fleurie has high levels of granite.
Which one of these wines is made from the Montepulciano grape variety?
- Aglianico del Vulture
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- All of these wines
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
A dry red wine with high alcohol made from Passito grapes, often with flavours of concentrated red berry and spice flavours is known as?
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella
- Valpolicella DOCG
- None of the above
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
A sweet red wine made from drying grapes out is known as?
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella
- Valpolicella DOCG
- All of the above
Recioto della Valpolicella
A wine is pale in colour, high in alcohol, tannins and acidity, the aromas are of sour cherries, herbs and sometimes dried flowers, the wine is?
- Barolo DOCG
- Valpolicella DOCG
- Salice Salento DOC
- Copertino DOC
Barolo DOCG
Which one of these wines is NOT Nebbiolo based?
- Taurasi DOCG
- Barolo DOCG
- Barbaresco DOCG
- All of the above
Taurasi DOCG
Which one of these wines cannot contain Trebbiano?
- Orvieto DOC
- Veneto IGT
- Frascati DOC
- Salice Salentino DOC
Salice Salentino DOC
Which one of these grapes is not a white wine that is light in style?
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
- Soave DOC
- Gavi DOCG
- Bolgheri DOC
Bolgheri DOC
A white wine is light and fresh with flavours of citrus, green apples and pears. Which wine does this best describe?
- Gavi DOCG
- Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Taurasi DOCG
Gavi DOCG
What is the grape variety for Barbaresco?
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Nebbiolo
- Cortese
Nebbiolo
Many Italian regions are located on hills. These give?
- Higher Diurnal and higher continentality
- Higher Diurnal and lower continentality
- Lower Diurnal and lower continentality
- Lower Diurnal and higher continentality
Higher Diurnal and higher continentality
In Italy a Reserva wine means?
- The original area before expansion usually better quality
- Higher alcohol, longer ageing, but not necessarily better quality
- Longer ageing in barrel and bottle only
- Higher alcohol only
Higher alcohol, longer ageing, but not necessarily better quality
Which is Italy’s highest PDO category?
- IGT
- DOCG
- DOC
- Classico
DOCG
A Spanish white which has high acidity and a citrus and stone fruit nose. It is most likely to be?
- An Albariño from Rias Baixas
- A Verdejo from Rueda
- A Mencia from Bierzo
- A Monastrell from Jumilla
An Albariño from Rias Baixas
The rainfall in Rias Baxas is very high. Which one of these is not a valid way of dealing with the rain?
- Grapes are grown using a big vine Pergolas system to help manage the water and nutrient inputs and with the grapes hanging below gaining a drying high airflow.
- The main grape Albariño has thick skins making it disease resistant.
- Netting helps the vines stay dry.
- Vineyard spraying helps manage moulds and mildews.
Netting helps the vines stay dry.
The soils in Priorat are called?
- Tortonian
- Llicorella
- Helvetian
- Albariza
Llicorella
Rose from Navarra is?
- Made from Garnacha picked early, when acid levels are higher and sugar is lower.
- Made from Monastrell with high tannins and alcohol
- Made from Graciano with powerful black fruit aromas, high acidity and tannins
- Made from Tempranillo using carbonic maceration to create fresh strawberry scented wines
Made from Garnacha picked early, when acid levels are higher and sugar is lower.
Which region has a climate similar to Rioja Baja?
- Cariñena
- Calatayud
- Navarra
- All three
All three
Which is the warmest part of Rioja?
- Alavesa
- Alta
- Baja
- Calatayud
Baja
Which regions of Rioja are cooled by Altitude and Atlantic winds?
1) Alavesa
2) Alta
3) Baja
- 1
- 1 & 2
- 1, 2 & 3
- 1 & 3
1 & 2
Which statement about Mazuelo is false?
- Mazuelo is high in acidity, tannin and deep in colour
- Mazuelo is also known as Carignan in France where it is known to give huge yields
- In Priorat it is known as Cariñena where old vine versions give low yielding, concentrated fruit
- The region Cariñena, south of Navarra, is the grape variety’s key region
The region Cariñena, south of Navarra, is the grape variety’s key region
Which statement about Graciano is false?
- Graciano is high in acidity, tannins and deep in colour
- Graciano adds structure and black fruit aromas to a blend
- Graciano ripens best in Baja
- The main grape in Bierzo
The main grape in Bierzo
Which are the grapes allowed in a Rioja blend?
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mencia, Mazuelo
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Verdejo
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mencia
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Which region is not a DOCa?
- Rioja
- Priorat
- Ribera del Duero
- None of the above are DOCa
Ribera del Duero
Which one of these Spanish Quality Standards is not a PGI?
- Vinos de pago
- Vino de la Tierra
- All of the above are PGI’s
- None of the above are PGI’s
Vinos de pago
Which one of these Spanish Quality standards is not a DOP?
- DOCa: Denominación de Origen Califida
- DOQ
- Vinos de Pago
- All of the above are PDO
All of the above are PDO
The central raised area in Spain is known as?
- Meseta
- Tramontane
- Massif Central
- Mistral
Meseta
Bush vines are common in many parts of Spain. What is the advantage of Bush vines in hot, dry climates?
- They provide lots of shade to the grapes, helping to prevent sunburnt grapes
- They are easy to mechanically harvest
- Both of the above
- None of the above
They provide lots of shade to the grapes, helping to prevent sunburnt grapes
Which is a white grape variety?
- Loureiro
- Arinto
- Alvarinho
- Alll of the above
Alll of the above
What is the minimum period a Barolo wine needs to age before release?
- 18 months
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 1 year
3 years
In which region is Airén commonly planted?
- La Mancha
- Puglia
- Alentejo
- Barolo
La Mancha
Alvarinho is commonly used in the production of which of the following wines?
- Whites from Soave
- Whites from Vinho Verde
- Whites from Gavi
- Reds from Rueda
Whites from Vinho Verde
Which of the following methods of wine production would you generally associate with the production of Amarone della Valpolicella?
- Carbonic maceration
- Adding RCGM
- Fortification
- Dried grapes
Dried grapes
Which of the following is an IGP region in Southern Portugal?
- Alentejano
- Salice Salentino
- Dão
- Yecla
Alentejano
Which one of the following wine regions produces red wines from the Baga grape?
- Dão
- Alentejo
- Bairrada
- Ribera del Duero
Bairrada
Which one of the following wines is made using the Cortese grape?
- Gavi
- Valpolicella
- Taurasi
- Frascati
Gavi
Which of the following Italian regions is more suited to the production of aromatic white wines?
- Bolgheri
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Alto Adige
- Frascati
Alto Adige
Which one of the following is a dry white wine?
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Greco di Tufo
- Aglianico del Vulture
- Brunello di Montalcino
Greco di Tufo
Monastrell is the same as which French grape variety?
- Mourvèdre
- Marsanne
- Merlot
- Primitivo
Mourvèdre
Which grape variety tends to produce the best examples of Orvieto?
- Cortese
- Malvasia
- Grechetto
- Garganega
Grechetto
What do the best soils of Priorat, known locally as Ilicorella, consist of?
- Limestone based clay with a high proportion of iron
- Red slate with small particles of mica
- Slate-like schistose
- Blue tinted Tortonian limestone
Red slate with small particles of mica
What is the minimum period a red Crianza is matured in barrel?
- Eighteen months
- Two years
- Six months
- One year
Six months
Which of the following best describes the climate of Rias Baixas compared with the rest of Spain?
- Hotter and drier with less vintage variation
- Hotter and wetter with greater vintage variation
- Cooler and drier with less vintage variation
- Cooler and wetter with greater vintage variation
Cooler and wetter with greater vintage variation
Which of the following is NOT a sub-region of Rioja?
- Alta
- La Mancha
- Alavesa
La Mancha
What is Verdejo used for?
- Light-bodied red wines with high alcohol
- Light bodied white wines with refreshing acidity
- Sweet white wines with botrytis flavours
- Full-bodied red wines with high tannin
Light bodied white wines with refreshing acidity
Where is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi produced?
- Piemonte
- Marche
- Tuscany
- Puglia
Marche
Which of the following is a feature of the vineyards of Ribera del Duero?
- Small temperature variations between days and nights
- High altitudes
- Maritime influences
- Cool north winds
High altitudes
Which region is best known for producing Riesling?
- New York Finger Lakes district
- Lodi AVA
- Dry Creek Valley AVA
- San Luis Obispo County (Paso Robles)
New York Finger Lakes district
As you move South to North in the Northern Hemisphere, normally it gets cooler. However moving from southern Oregon’s Willamette Valley to Washington’s Columbia Valley the varieties grown go from the cool->moderate loving Pinot Noir to the moderate to warm loving Cabernet Sauvignon. Why?
- It is at 500m attitude.
- The Cascade mountains protect the more northern regions from the cool sea.
- The northern region is warmed by large lakes.
- A warm continental wind called Californication, blows across the region in summer increasing
The Cascade mountains protect the more northern regions from the cool sea.
Which wine region is known to produce good quality old vine Zinfandel?
- Lodi AVA
- Dry Creek Valley AVA
- Both
- Neither
Both
Which region produces the most wine in California?
- Central Valley
- Napa County
- Sonoma County
- Central Coast Region
Central Valley
Lodi is the only quality region in Central Valley, why is this?
- It is at 500m attitude
- It is cooled by a breeze from San Francisco Bay
- The soils are unique and have a cooling effect on the vines
- The winemakers only grow varieties that are acclimatised to the temperature
It is cooled by a breeze from San Francisco Bay
Match the Alexander Valley wine region to the correct Californian County?
- Santa Barbra County
- Sonoma County
- Napa County
- Monterey County
Sonoma County
Match the wine region Dry Creek Valley to the correct State?
- New York
- Oregon
- Washington
- California
California
Match the Lodi wine region to the correct State?
- New York
- Oregon
- Washington
- California
California
Match the Finger Lakes AVA wine region to the correct State?
- New York
- Oregon
- Washington
- California
New York
Which American AVA wine region is NOT known for producing Pinot Noir?
- Monterey County
- Oregon (Willamette Valley)
- Napa County (Carneros)
- Columbia Valley (Yakima Valley)
Columbia Valley (Yakima Valley)
Which American wine region is not known for producing Pinot Noir?
- Napa County (Carneros)
- Sonoma County (Russian River Valley)
- Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria Valley)
- San Luis Obispo County (Paso Robles)
San Luis Obispo County (Paso Robles)
Which of these regions has the coolest climate and the focus is not on Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Rutherford
- Oakville
- Mount Veeder
- Los Carneros
Los Carneros
The predominant effect of fog on grapes in Napa Valley is?
- The fog causes botrytis on the grapes and helps makes popular local sweet wines
- The fog helps keep valley floor sub-regions cooler with fresher fruit
- The fog ensures that ice wine is produced in Napa
- All of the above
The fog helps keep valley floor sub-regions cooler with fresher fruit
VQA means?
- VQA Vintners Quality Alliance. It is a regulatory system similar to European PGI
- VQA Vintners Quality Alliance. It is a regulatory system similar to European PDO
- VQA Variable Quality Association. A group of Co Op producers who first made ice wine in Canada after forgetting to harvest a vineyard in 1976.
- VQA Vancouver Equipment Agricultural. The popular brand name used on Canadian winemaking tractors and harvesters.
VQA Vintners Quality Alliance. It is a regulatory system similar to European PDO
Okanagan Valley is around 50° Latitude. Which one of these statements about Okanagan Valley is false?
- The Northern locations means the region gets long days during summer
- The climate is very continental
- The climate is very continental with the Atlantic moderating the temperature
- The region lies in a rain shadow of two mountains, creating semi desert conditions
The climate is very continental with the Atlantic moderating the temperature
Which one of these is a hybrid used for making ice wine in Canada?
- Riesling
- Vidal
- Cabernet Franc
- All of the above
Vidal
The influence of Lake Ontario on the Niagara Peninsula is to?
- Cause strong winds during flowering, these regularly cause Coulure
- When it freezes in winter it creates a vast area for drying out grapes in the production of ice wine
- Lake Ontario creates local winds that reduce disease pressure. The lake also reduces the risk of spring frost, as well as lengthen the growing season.
- The evaporation off Lake Ontario can often cause large downpours in the evening
Lake Ontario creates local winds that reduce disease pressure. The lake also reduces the risk of spring frost, as well as lengthen the growing season.
Which statement about Central Valley is false?
- Central Valley is between the Coastal Ranges and the Andes
- It is a vast warm flat area where most of Chile’s production is based
- The subregions of Rapel are further divided into Cachapoal and Colchagua
- Lodi is an important quality subregion of Chile’s Central Valley
Lodi is an important quality subregion of Chile’s Central Valley
Which is NOT a key white grape variety of Chile?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner
Which is NOT a key red grape variety of Chile?
- Merlot
- Carmenere
- Syrah
- Pinotage
Pinotage
What is the most northerly Chilean region?
- Coquimbo
- Aconcagua
- Central Valley
- Southern
Coquimbo
Which combination of factors is completely true?
- Chile is Phylloxera free and Costa is part of its DO system
- Chile is Phylloxera free and its DO system does not include the term Costa
- Chile is not Phylloxera free and its DO system includes the term Entre Cordilleras
- Chile has Phylloxera and its DO system does not include the term Entre Cordilleras
Chile is Phylloxera free and its DO system does not include the term Costa
Which is a correct region/sub region match for Chile?
- Coquimbo - > Maipo
- Central Valley -> Casablanca
- Aconcagua -> Limari
- San Antonio -> Leyda
San Antonio -> Leyda
Which one of these statements about Chile is true?
- The climate of Chile is diverse but can be described generally as Maritime
- The climate of Chile is diverse but can be described generally as warm Mediterranean
- Central Valley has one of the highest rainfalls in Chile
- Southern Region is cool and dry, protected by coastal ranges
The climate of Chile is diverse but can be described generally as warm Mediterranean
What is the name of the current that runs up the side of Chile?
- Humbolt Current
- Benguela Current
- Gulf Stream
- Western Australian Current
Humbolt Current
Which is NOT a method of managing hail?
- Netting
- Plots of land in multiple locations, resulting in blending between sub regions, is common
- Fans in the vineyard
- Aircraft and rockets are used to seed potential storm clouds to rain, rather than hail.
Fans in the vineyard
Which description of the Argentine climate is NOT correct?
- Hot with high levels of sunlight
- Very low rainfall
- Summer hail is a regular threat
- Coastal influences affect most of the main vineyards
Coastal influences affect most of the main vineyards
What is netting used for in Mendoza?
- Protection from hail
- To increase the humidity in the canopy and encourage botrytis
- Protection from the wind
- It keeps free-roaming cattle from eating the grapes
Protection from hail
Which is a correct region/sub region match for Argentina?
- San Juan -> Cafayete
- Salta -> Maipu
- Mendoza -> Cafayete
- Salta -> Cafayete
Salta -> Cafayete
Which one of these statements about Argentina is true?
- In general the Andes altitude increases in wine regions from the South to the North
- The Andes causes rain clouds to rain on the Argentinian side
- Rio Negro is at a higher altitude than San Juan
- Flood waters from the Andes means that irrigation is not required
In general the Andes altitude increases in wine regions from the South to the North
From these vineyard appellations, which one is on the left bank of the Gironde and most famous for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Haut-Médoc
- Barsac
- Pomerol
Haut-Médoc
Between what temperatures is Cabernet Sauvignon usually fermented?
- Between 26°C and 30°C
- Between 20°C and 25°C
- Between 15°C and 20°C
Between 26°C and 30°C
Altitudes of up to 1500 metres are a feature of which ONE of the following wine growing regions?
- Mendoza Province
- Sonoma County
- Napa Valley
- Aconcagua
Mendoza Province
Bonarda is commonly grown in which of the following countries?
- Canada
- Argentina
- Chile
- USA
Argentina
What is the dominant grape variety of Cafayate?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Grenache
- Torrontés
Torrontés
Which of the following Californian regions grows a significant amount of Riesling and Gewurztraminer grapes?
- Central Valley
- Mendocino County
- Sonoma County
- San Luis Obispo County
Mendocino County
An inexpensive Californian White Zinfandel is most likely to have been produced in which region?
- Paso Robles
- Napa
- Central Valley
- Sonoma County
Central Valley
Which of the following has a cooling effect on the vineyards of Chile?
- The Mistral
- The Humboldt Current
- The Tramontane
- Cascade Mountains
The Humboldt Current
Morning fogs and afternoon winds create a noticably cooler climate in which of the following Chilean regions?
- Casablanca Valley
- Maipo Valley
- Curicó Province
- Cachapoal Valley
Casablanca Valley
Which of the following is common in Chile?
- Phylloxera
- Organic viticulture
- Fungal diseases
- Hybrid grape varieties
Organic viticulture
Elqui has developing a reputation for wines from which grape varieties?
- Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah
- Torrontés and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Viognier and Malbec
- Chenin Blanc and Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah
Which of the following provides irrigation water in Mendoza?
- Local fresh water springs
- The Columbia River and its tributaries
- Snow-melt water from the Andes
- The Sacramento Delta
Snow-melt water from the Andes
Compared to the rest of the Central Valley, the climate of Lodi AVA is _______ .
- cooler due to the influence of breezes from San Franscisco bay
- cooler due to the more northerly latitude
- warmer due to the lower altitude
- warmer due to the southern aspect
cooler due to the influence of breezes from San Franscisco bay
Los Carneros AVA straddles which two Californian counties?
- Napa and San Luis Obispo
- Monterey and Sonoma
- Napa and Sonoma
- Monterey and San Luis Obispo
Napa and Sonoma
Which one of the following statements about the Napa Valley is FALSE?
- Morning fogs roll in from San Pablo Bay cooling the climate to the south
- The rain shadow of Mayacamas Mountains keeps the valley dry
- The most well known AVA here is Russian River Valley
- The valley floor has free-draining fertile volcanic soils
The most well known AVA here is Russian River Valley
Where is the Okanagan Valley?
- Cafayate
- British Columbia
- Aconcagua
- Washington State
British Columbia
Which of the following is best known for high-quality old-vine Zinfandel?
- Monterey
- Yakima Valley
- Dry Creek Valley
- Leyda Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Where is the San Antonio Valley wine region?
- Argentina
- Canada
- Mexico
- Chile
Chile
Vidal Icewine is a speciality of which North American wine producing area?
- Oregon
- Ontario
- Washington State
- New York State
Ontario
Ontario位于Canada
Which of the following AVAs is in Washington State?
- Napa Valley
- Dry Creek Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Santa Maria Valley
Columbia Valley
What is the most planted grape variety in the Willamette Valley?
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Which region is too warm to grow quality Sauvignon Blanc?
- Breed River Valley’s Worcester
- Elgin
- Walker Bay
- Hemel-en-Arde
Breed River Valley’s Worcester
Breed River Valley’s Worcester位于South Africa
Which one of these statements about Stellenbosch is false?
- The cooling Cape Doctor arrives up through False Bay
- Stellenbosch is approximately 20 miles from Capetown
- The key varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Riesling
- Stellenbosch is an important wine region with many of South Africa’s top wineries
The key varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Riesling
What is the correct hierarchy for wines of South Africa?
- Geographical Unit, Region, Ward, District
- Region, Geographical Unit, District, Ward
- Geographical Unit, Ward, Region, District
- Geographical Unit, Region, District, Ward
Geographical Unit, Region, District, Ward
Which one of these grape combinations contain key grape varieties for South Africa?
- Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot
- Mataro, Chenin Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Which is a correct region/sub region match for South Africa?
- Paarl is a District of the Breede River Valley Region
- Elgin is a District of the Breede River Valley Region
- Stellenbosch is a District of the Breede River Valley Region
- Stellenbosch is a District of the Coastal Region
Stellenbosch is a District of the Coastal Region
Which one of these statements about South Africa is true?
- The maritime climate of South Africa creates large vintage variation
- The name of the local wind in Western Cape is know as the Cape Nurse
- Drought can be a problem in South Africa
- The lack of hills and mountains means that South Africa has little vintage variation
Drought can be a problem in South Africa
What is the name of the current that runs up the side of South Africa?
- Humbolt Current
- Benguela Current
- Gulf Stream
- Western Australian Current
Benguela Current
Which one of these wines regions are known for producing premium Riesling?
- Rutherglen
- Heathcote
- Adelaide Hills
- Clare Valley
Clare Valley
Which of these Victorian wine regions are NOT known for producing Pinot Noir?
- Geelong
- Mornington Peninsula
- Yarra Valley
- Heathcote
Heathcote
Put the following wines in order of body, lightest to heaviest?
- Margaret River Chardonnay, Hunter Valley Semillon, Clare Valley Riesling, Barossa Shiraz
- Hunter Valley Semillon, Clare Valley Riesling, Margaret River Chardonnay, Barossa Shiraz
- Barossa Shiraz, Hunter Valley Semillon, Clare Valley Riesling, Margaret River Chardonnay
- Clare Valley Riesling, Margaret River Chardonnay, Hunter Valley Semillon, Barossa Shiraz
Hunter Valley Semillon, Clare Valley Riesling, Margaret River Chardonnay, Barossa Shiraz
Which wine best matches this description: A wine that has high acidity and aromas of lime and petrol?
- Clare Valley Riesling
- Hunter Valley Semillon
- Margaret River Chardonnay
- Yarra Valley Shiraz
Clare Valley Riesling
Which wine best matches this description: A wine that has aromas of blackcurrant (cassis), eucalyptus and menthol?
- Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hunter Valley Semillon
- Yarra Valley Shiraz
- Barossa Shiraz
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Irrigation in Australia can best be described as
- Rare due to the scarcity of water
- Common with flood irrigation dominant
- Used for frost protection
- Essential but expensive
Essential but expensive
Australia’s coastal wine growing regions are typically considered?
- Hot coastal
- Cool continental
- Mediterranean
- Cool coastal
Mediterranean
Which region is Geelong similar to?
- Mornington Peninsula
- Coonawarra
- Riverland
- Padthaway
Mornington Peninsula
Which New Zealand wine region is considered to have a cool to moderate continental climate?
- Central Otago
- Auckland
- Hawke’s Bay
- Martinborough
Central Otago
其他都是maritime
Which region produces Pinot Noir in New Zealand?
- Martinborough
- Yarra Valley
- Gisborne
- Auckland
Martinborough
Altitude is an important feature of which of the following regions?
- Clare Valley
- McLaren Vale
- Coonawarra
- Hunter Valley
Clare Valley
Which one of the following best describes the climate of Yarra Valley?
- Hot Mediterranean
- Warm Continental
- Cool Continental
- Moderate Maritime
Moderate Maritime
Which of the following statements on Marlborough is TRUE?
- The region accounts for just 10% of the wine production in New Zealand.
- Awatere has drier, cooler, windier sites giving its Sauvignon Blancs a distinctive herbaceous character.
- Rain falls mainly in the winter, so irrigation is generally necessary during the growing season.
- The region is diversifying mainly into Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Awatere has drier, cooler, windier sites giving its Sauvignon Blancs a distinctive herbaceous character.
Which of the following has the warmest climate for grape growing in New Zealand?
- Marlborough
- Nelson
- Hawke’s Bay
- Central Otago
Hawke’s Bay
Which of the following is not a key commercial black grape variety in New Zealand?
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
Grenache
Which of the following descriptions best describes the benchmark Sauvignon Blanc that put New Zealand firmly on the wine map in the 1990s?
- Dry, medium acidity with subtle aromas of lime citrus and apple
- Dry, high acidity with aromas of butter, toast and ripe melon
- Medium dry, medium acidity with aromas of ripe tropical fruit of pineapple and mango
- Dry, high acidity with intense aromas of elderflower and passion fruit
Dry, high acidity with intense aromas of elderflower and passion fruit
Why are many New Zealand vineyards on the Eastern seaboard?
- These are the only agricultural regions not used for other crops or animals.
- To provide ready access to the irrigation water during periods of drought.
- To benefit from cooling mists and fogs from the sea breezes.
- To protect against excessive rainfall from the prevailing west wind.
To protect against excessive rainfall from the prevailing west wind.
Which of the following is an important catch-all region allowing for multiple regional and district blends in South Africa?
- Western Cape
- Coastal Region
- Elgin
- Paarl
Western Cape
Which pair of Australian wine regions produces distinctive wine from the Semillon grape?
- Riverina and Central Otago
- Rutherford and Robertson
- Hunter Valley and Riverina
- Hunter Valley and Yakima Valley
Hunter Valley and Riverina
Which of the following wine producing areas produces some of South Africa’s best Pinot Noirs?
- Worcester
- Constantia
- Walker Bay
- Stellenbosch
Walker Bay
Wines from which of the following regions could NOT be sold under the South Eastern Australia Geographical Indicator?
- Goulburn
- Great Southern
- Geelong
- Riverina
Great Southern
Which of the following statements on Stellenbosch is FALSE?
- Cooler sites produce high quality Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
- Cool winds from False Bay are funnelled by the mountains into the valleys.
- The region’s reputation has been built on late harvest Muscat.
- A wide variety of altitudes, aspects and soils are available in a relatively small area.
The region’s reputation has been built on late harvest Muscat.
Distinctive red “terra rossa” soils are found in which Australian wine region?
- Coonawarra
- Margaret River
- Adelaide Hills
- Yarra Valley
Coonawarra
Which one of the following regions is located in Western Australia?
- Mornington Peninsula
- Margaret River
- McLaren Vale
- Murray-Darling
Margaret River
What is the correct order when making a traditional method sparkling wine?
- Alcoholic fermentation, bottling, second fermentation, ageing, disgorgement, dosage
- Alcoholic fermentation, bottling, second fermentation, ageing, dosage, disgorgement
- Alcoholic fermentation, ageing, bottling, second fermentation, dosage, disgorgement
- Alcoholic fermentation, ageing, bottling, second fermentation, disgorgement, dosage
Alcoholic fermentation, bottling, second fermentation, ageing, disgorgement, dosage
Which wine is most likely made to the traditional method?
- Asti
- Sekt
- Cap Classique
- Prosecco
Cap Classique
Sekt和Prosecco都是tank method
Deutscher Sekt is?
- A German sparkling wine made from grapes grown exclusively in Germany
- A German sparkling wine made from grapes grown exclusively from Germany’s 13 Anbaugebiete
- A German sparkling wine made in Germany with grapes from any wine region in the world
- Must be made from VDP Einzellage vineyards
A German sparkling wine made from grapes grown exclusively in Germany
Which statement about sparkling wines is false?
- Cava and Cremant must spend a minimum of 9 months on lees by law
- Vouvray makes sparkling wine
- Prosecco DOCG can be made in a wide area around Veneto
- Cava can be produced in Rioja
Prosecco DOCG can be made in a wide area around Veneto
Which statement about Champagne is false?
- NV wines are aged for a minimum of 15 months.
- Prestige Cuvees have a separate AC system known as echelle des crus
- Vintage Champagne must be aged for a minimum of 3 years
- Blanc de Blancs is made almost always from 100% Chardonnay
Prestige Cuvees have a separate AC system known as echelle des crus
Which is the correct dominant grape variety for the Champagne sub region?
- Cotes des Bar -> Chardonnay
- Cotes des Blanc -> Pinot Noir
- Vallee de la Marne -> Chardonnay
- Montagne de Reims -> Pinot Noir
Montagne de Reims -> Pinot Noir
Which one is not a method of frost protection in Champagne?
- Planting on slopes
- Planting Meunier in frost prone areas
- Heaters
- Inflorescene treatment wraps the buds in protective layer of ice during frosty nights
Inflorescene treatment wraps the buds in protective layer of ice during frosty nights
Put these Champagne styles in the correct order of lowest to highest in sweetness?
- Doux, Extra Sec, Sec, Demi Sec
- Extra Sec, Sec, Demi Sec, Doux
- Brut, Extra Brut, Extra Sec, Doux
- Brut Nature, Doux, Extra Sec, Sec, Demi Sec
Extra Sec, Sec, Demi Sec, Doux
What is the French name for the dosage used in making Champagne?
- Gyropalette
- Liqueur d’expedition
- Liqueur de tirage
- Taile
Liqueur d’expedition
Which is the first part of the Champagne process out of order?
Liquer de tirage -> Autolysis -> Liqueur d’expedition -> Riddling
- Liquer de tirage
- Autolysis
- Liqueur d’expedition
- Riddling
Riddling
The soils in Jerez are called?
- Tortonian
- Llicorella
- Helvetian
- Albariza
Albariza
What is the correct order in a Solera System?
- Solera, Sobretabla, Criadera
- Sobretabla, Criadera, Solera
- Sobretabla, Solera, Criadera
- Criadera, Solera, Sobretabla
Sobretabla, Criadera, Solera
The yeast that protects Fino Sherry is known as?
- Flor
- Palo Cortado
- Criadera
- Patamares
Flor
What is the average age of a VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry)?
- 10 years
- 20 years
- 30 Years
- 50 years
30 Years
A sherry is dry, pale in colour with aromas of almonds, herb and dough. What type of sherry is it?
- Oloroso
- Cream Sherry
- Amontillado
- Manzanilla
Manzanilla
The albariza soils found in Jerez are predominantly?
- Schist
- Chalk
- Granite
- Sand
Chalk
The cooling wind in Jerez is?
- Levante
- Poniente
- Sobretabla
- Estuffa
Poniente
What is autolysis?
- The breaking down of dead yeast cells imparting flavour into the wine.
- The gradual turning of a bottle of sparkling wine produced in the traditional method to remove yeast sediment.
- The injection of CO2 into an inexpensive aerated sparkling wine.
- The chilling and filtering of a bottle of Asti to finish secondary fermentation.
The breaking down of dead yeast cells imparting flavour into the wine.
What is Cap Classique?
- A term for super-premium wines from Champagne.
- Traditional method sparkling wine from South Africa.
- A mechanical alternative to riddling.
- The closure used for a bottle to withstand pressure during second fermentation.
Traditional method sparkling wine from South Africa.
Where is most Cava produced?
- Rioja
- Navarra
- Valencia
- Catalunya
Catalunya
Which of the following statements define Deutscher Sekt?
- Wine made sparkling in Germany from non-German still wine.
- Sparkling wine made in Germany from German base wine.
- Sparkling wine made in Germany using base wine from one of the 13 delimited regions.
- Any sparkling wine sold in Germany.
Sparkling wine made in Germany from German base wine.
What is the correct order of price for these different Port styles, going from lowest to highest?
- Late Bottled Vintage Port, Vintage Port, Ruby
- Ruby, Vintage Port , Late Bottled Vintage Port
- Ruby, Late Bottled Vintage Port, Vintage Port
- Vintage Port, Ruby, Late Bottled Vintage Port
Ruby, Late Bottled Vintage Port, Vintage Port
A Port label says the port is 10 years old, what style is it most likely to be?
- Ruby Port
- Tawny Port
- Single Quinta
- Vintage Port
Tawny Port
Which of these Port grapes is similar to Grenache, that is a large, thin-skinned grape variety, producing wines with high alcohol and prone to dehydration.
- Touriga Nacional
- Touriga Franca
- Tinta Barroca
- Tinta Cao
Tinta Barroca
What is the correct order for the production of Vintage Port?
- Fortification, ageing, rapid extraction of colour, alcoholic fermentation
- Rapid extraction of colour, fortification, alcoholic fermentation, ageing
- Rapid extraction of colour, alcoholic fermentation, fortification, ageing
- Alcoholic fermentation, rapid extraction of colour, fortification, ageing
Rapid extraction of colour, alcoholic fermentation, fortification, ageing
Of the three key sub regions of the Douro which is the wettest and driest?
- Wettest = Baxio Corgo: Driest = Douro Superior
- Wettest = Cima Corgo : Driest = Douro Superior
- Wettest = Baxio Corgo : Driest = Cima Corgo
- Wettest = Douro Superior : Driest = Baxio Corgo
Wettest = Baxio Corgo: Driest = Douro Superior
Which one of these is NOT a method of rapidly extracting colour and tannin from Port?
- Autovinifiers
- Piston Plungers
- Robotic Lagar
- Vinha ao alto
Vinha ao alto
At what level of alcohol is Port typically fortified at?
- 1-5% abv
- 5-9% abv
- 10-14%abv
- 20% abv
5-9% abv
Socalcos is?
- A deep pigmented grape variety used to make Port
- A method of autovinifiers that allows maximum skin contact.
- A flat terrace supported by stone walls
- The method of allocating production rights to ensure supply meets demand
A flat terrace supported by stone walls
What is the correct order of Douro wine regions heading from the Atlantic to Spain?
- Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior
- Douro Superior, Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo
- Cima Corgo, Douro Superior, Baixo Corgo
- Cima Corgo, Baixo Corgo, Douro Superior
Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior
A friend has just purchased an expensive Tawny Port and asks you to describe it. Select from the options below.
- Pale tawny in colour, high in alcohol, dry, walnut, coffee, chocolate
- Pale tawny in colour, high in alcohol, sweet, intense red and black fruit
- Pale tawny in colour, high in alcohol, sweet, walnut, coffee, caramel
- Purple in colour, high in alcohol, dry, intense red and black fruit
Pale tawny in colour, high in alcohol, sweet, walnut, coffee, caramel
Which one of these wines is NOT made in an oxidative style?
- Rutherglen Muscat
- PX Sherry
- Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
- Tawny Port
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
How is Rutherglen Muscat made?
- Aged for 3+ years in a cask stored in lofts heated to over 30°C, caramelising sugars
- Heated in a steel box for 3 months at 45-50°C. Then cooled and aged for at least 2 years.
- Vinified and fortified in the Douro, aged in large barrels with plenty of oxygen.
- Raisined grapes are fermeneted to 2% abv, before fortifiying and ageing in old barrels.
Raisined grapes are fermeneted to 2% abv, before fortifiying and ageing in old barrels.
Which one of these wines is dry?
- Fino Sherry
- Cream Sherry
- Ruby Port
- Vintage Port
Fino Sherry
Which Australian region is considered to produce some of the country’s finest fortified Muscat wines?
- Riverina
- Heathcote
- Rutherglen
- Geelong
Rutherglen
Which of the following grape varieties is NOT used in the production of Crémant d’Alsace?
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Blanc
- Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer
How long are most LBV Ports aged in cask before bottling?
- 4-6 years
- 1-2 years
- 18-20 years
- 10-12 years
4-6 years
In which town does Manzanilla Sherry mature?
- Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Luján de Cuyo
- Puerto de Santa Maria
- Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
What is the minimum maturation period in bottle for a non-vintage Champagne?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 18 months
- 15 months
15 months
Which method of sparkling wine production involves a second fermentation in bottle, but does not use disgorgement to remove the sediment?
- Transfer
- Traditional
- Tank
- Asti
Transfer
Where have Port wines traditionally been aged?
- Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Pinhão
- Alentejo
- Vila Nova da Gaia
Vila Nova da Gaia
Which of the following statements about Prosecco is TRUE?
- It is produced in Marche.
- It is generally made using the traditional method.
- It is predominantly made from Chardonnay.
- It is traditionally bottled with slightly higher residual sugar than Cava and Champagne.
It is traditionally bottled with slightly higher residual sugar than Cava and Champagne.
Which one of the following sherries is sweetened with Rectified Concentrated Grape Must?
- Pale Cream
- Amontillado
- PX
- Palo Cortado
Pale Cream
