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1
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An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction

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Species

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The name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction between a vitis vinifera grape and a vitis labrusca grape

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Hybrid

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4
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Term used for offspring of sexual reproduction between two vitis vinifera grapes

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Cross

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5
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Term used for a subspecies of vitis vinifera

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Variety

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Term used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

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Autochthonous

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7
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A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of enviornments

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International

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8
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Term used for an asexually reproduced vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parent

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Clone

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9
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A grape variety derived from a vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows

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Mutation

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10
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A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it

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Clone

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11
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A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species

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Hybrid

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T/F

Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy

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False

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Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wines

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True

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T/F

Merlot ripens late and Cab Sauv ripens early

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False

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T/F

Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux

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True

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T/F

Cab Sauv is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world

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True

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The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc

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True

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Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany

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False

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T/F

Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat

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True

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In the US, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo

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False

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T/F

Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France

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True

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Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia

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False

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Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG

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True

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Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal

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False

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25
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T?F

Syrah and Shriaz are actually the same grape variety

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True

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T/F

Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo

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True

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27
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Italian grape variety known to have aromas of tar and roses

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Nebbiolo

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28
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The main variety in “the black wine of Cahors”

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Malbec

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29
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White grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a “california style” that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit.

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Chardonnay

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30
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Also known as Pinot Grigio

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Pinot Gris

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31
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Red grape grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon

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Pinot Noir

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32
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Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile

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Sangiovese

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33
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The leading red grape of Spain

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Tempranillo

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34
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Also known as Ugni Blanc

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Trebbiano Toscano

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35
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One of the most aromatic white grape varities, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose

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Gewurtz

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36
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Red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Merlot

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Syrah

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37
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Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom

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Muscat

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38
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Red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina

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Malbec

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39
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White grape that often shows gasoline or petrol-like aromas

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Rielsing

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40
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Also known as Weissburgunder

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Pinot Blanc

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41
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The most widely planted grape in South Africa

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Chenin Blanc

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42
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What is true concerning Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir Grapes?

  • They are hybrids
  • They are clones
A

They are hybrids

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43
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The term “vinifera” refers to what categories?

A

A grapevine species

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44
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What grape is also known as Grauburgunder?

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Pinot Gris

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45
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What grape variety is known for showing fruity, mineral, and petrol-like aromas?

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Riesling

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46
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Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc?

  • Left bank bordeaux
  • Morgon
  • Chinon
  • Vouvray
A

Chinon

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47
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What is the lead red grape variety in Australia?

48
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The concord grape is a member of what group?

A

Vitis Labrusca

49
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Chenin Blanc is most widely grown grape variety in what country?

A

South Africa

50
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What grape is native to France but is now grown extensively in Argentina

51
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What is also known as Ugni Blanc

A

Trebbiano Toscano

52
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What grape is also sometimes referred to as Cannonau

53
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Characteristics of Chardonnay

A

cool climate; green apple, melon, pears
warm climate: tropical fruit
MLF: butter
oak aged: vanilla, butterscotch

54
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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc

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green apple, yellow pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, white flowers, chamomile, honey and quince (aged)

55
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Characteristics of Muscat

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musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot, table grape

56
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Characteristics of pinot grigio/pinot gris

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apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond

57
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Characteristics of Riesling

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lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol/kerosene, baking spices

58
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Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc

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grass, hay, grapefruit, green pepper, asparagus, melon, flint, gooseberry, toast, smoke

59
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Characteristics of Semillon

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aromas of citrus (lemon, yellow grapefruit), flowers (honeysuckle, lemon blossom) and tree fruit (peach, pear, or green apple)

60
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Characteristics of Viognier

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flowers, peach, tangerine

61
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Characteristics of Gewurtzminer

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flowers, spice, lychee, and rose

62
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Characteristics of Cabernet Franc

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cranberry, strawberry, tobacco, mushroom, bell pepper, tea, raspberry, violet

63
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Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon

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black currant, black cherry, eucalyptus, bell pepper, dark chocolate, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, caramel, cigar box

64
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Characteristics of Grenache

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strawberry, sour cherry, flowers, black pepper, cranberry

65
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Characteristics of Merlot

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blueberry, plum, black cherry, mint, coffee, chocolate

66
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Characteristics of Pinot Noir

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cherry, raspberry, strawberry, earth, violet, lilac, sandalwood, mushroom

67
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Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz

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blackberry, tar, leather, anise, rosemary, black pepper, smoke, lavender, forest floor, earth, dried fruits, smoked meats

68
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Characteristics of Zinfandel

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jammy fruit characters with notes of raspberry, blackberry, and raisin

69
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Characteristics of Sangiovese

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sour cherry and orange peel

70
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Characteristics of Nebbiolo

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“tar and roses,” cherry, blackberry, and licorice

71
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Characteristics of Tempranillo

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strawberry, red cherry, currant, and spice

72
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Characteristics of Malbec

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blackberry and plum

73
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Characteristics Gamay

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red cherry, strawberry, banana, and red candy

74
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South African name for Chenin Blanc

75
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White grape grown in Sancerre

A

Sauvignon Blanc

76
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Predominant white grape variety of Cognac

A

Ugni Blanc

77
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White grape variety of Savennieres

A

Chenin Blanc

78
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White grape variety of Pouilly Fume

A

Sauvignon Blanc

79
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Red grape variety of Chinon

A

Cabernet Franc

80
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Red grape also known as Cannonau

81
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Leading red grape variety of Burgundy

A

Pinot Noir

82
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Leading red grape of Chianti

A

Sangiovese

83
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Leading red grape of Barolo

84
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Red grape also known as Tinta Roriz

A

Tempranillo

85
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Red grape of Cahors

86
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What are the characteristics of vitis vinifera grapes that make them ideally suited to the production of fine wines?

A

levels of fructose and glucose,
high level of phenolics,
wide variety of aromas and flavors,
ideal balance of sugar and acid.

87
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What best describes Vouvray?

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A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Touraine region of the Loire

88
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Main grape species used for commercial wine production

A

Vitis vinifera

89
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Common term for grape subspecies

90
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Cabernet France x Sauvignon Blanc

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

91
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Offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species

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Cross (crossing)

92
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Major white grape of Burgundy

A

Chardonnay

93
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Leading white grape of the Clare Valley

94
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Major white grape of Champagne

A

Chardonnay

95
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Term created by Robert Mondavi for Sauvignon BLanc

A

Fume Blanc

96
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Leading white grape of Hunter Valley

97
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Red Grape (somewhat unique to California) known for “jammy” blackberry flavors

98
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Leading red grape of Tuscany

A

Sangiovese

99
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Homeland for Chasselas

A

Switzerland

100
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second most important grape species

A

vitis labrusca

101
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Describe the flavor known as “foxy”

A

high acidity, and a characteristic of fresh grapes

102
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Chardonnay profile

A

well known examples: white Burgundy, Champagne, “California style” new world versions
Top producing countries: France, US, Australia
Characteristics: (cool) green apple, melon, pears, (warm) tropical fruit (mlf) vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, (oak) toast
Acidity: medium to high
Alcohol: medium to high

103
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Chenin Blanc profile

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well known examples: Vouvray, Savennieres, Saumur
top producing countries: South Africa, France, US
Characteristics: green apple, yellow, pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, whie flowers, chamomile tea, (aged) honey and quince
Acidity: medium-plus to high
Alcohol: medium to high

104
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Muscat Profile

A

well known examples: southern France, northern Italy, Australia
top producing countries: Italy, France, Chile, Australia
Characteristics: musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot
Acidity: low to medium
Alcohol: medium to high

105
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Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Profile

A

well known examples: northeastern Italy, Alsace, Oregon
Top producing countries: Italy, US, Germany, France, Australia
Characteristics: apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond
Acidity: low to high
Alcohol: medium

106
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Riesling profile

A

Well known examples: Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Alsace, Clare/ Eden Valley, Finger lakes
Top producing countries: Germany, Australia, France, US
Characteristics: lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol/kerosene, baking spices
Acidity: high to very high
Alcohol: very low to high

107
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Sauvignon Blanc profile

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Well known examples: Sancerre, Pouilly Fume, white Bordeaux, Fume Blanc, New Zealand
Top producing countries: France, NZ, Chile, US, South Africa
Characteristics: grass, hay, grapefruit, green pepper, asparagus, melon, flint, gooseberry, toast, smoke
Acidity: medium plus to high
Alcohol: medium

108
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What grape is also known as Schwarzriesling?

A

Pinot Meunier

109
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What grape is a cross between Cab Sauv and Grenache

110
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What grape is also known as Welschriesling?

111
Q

This grape is used to produce a light red, slightly sweet sparkling wine in the Acqui DOCG

112
Q

What is a red grape allowed for use in the Cava DO?

113
Q

Most widely planted grape in Sonoma county?

A

Chardonnay

114
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What grape is required to be a minimum of 75% of a white Vin de Corse AOC white wine

A

Vermentino

115
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What grape is used in the red wines of Ciro DOC?

116
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What grape variety is used in Bouzeron AOC?

117
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What is the main grape variety used in Morrellino di Scanso?

A

Sangiovese

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