CMS- Intro Sommelier Course Practice Exam Flashcards
The Pays Nantais, Touraine, and Anjou-Saumur regions are all located in _____
The Loire Valley
______ is a grape species.
Vitis vinifera
The ______ Mountains create a rain shadow effect for the vineyards of the Mendoza IG.
Andes
The _____ label term indicates a traditional, theoretically superior vineyard area within a DOC or DOCG.
classico
Cooler climates generally produce wine with _____
elevated acidity
Winemakers wanting increased butter flavor and creamier texture in white wines promote:
malolactic fermentation
The primary grape variety of the Rheingau is ______.
Riesling
Which of the following grape varieties produces wine with intense aromas of bell pepper and blackcurrant
cabernet sauvignon
Amongst the following California AVAs, __________ is most renowned for producing sparkling wine.
Anderson Valley
A wine labeled SNG (or Selection de Grains Nobles) is a ________ wine.
sweet
Carmenere is most commonly associated with wine produced in _______.
Chile
A ___________-style beer is produced via top-fermenting yeasts in warmer temperatures.
Pale Ale
Which of the following regions has the coolest climate?
Mosel
Bottles, decanters, and corks should always be placed ___________.
On an underliner on the guests’ table
The aromas of TCA (or “corked wine”) are generally described as smelling like ________.
Moldy cardboard and/or must
The ________ DOP in Portugal is most associated with the _______ grape variety.
Vinho Verde / Alvarinho
Chateau Cheval Blanc is classified as a ________ per the Saint-Emilion Classification of 2012.
Premier Grand Cru Classe ‘A’
In which century did Australia establish itself as a major wine exporter?
20th
Alcoholic fermentation require the interaction of ________ and _______.
Sugar / Yeast
Which of the following spirits can be distilled from corn, potatoes, wheat and/or rice?
Vodka
Which of the following countries feature the Southern Alps mountain range?
New Zealand
_______ refers to a white Champagne made from Pinot Noir and/or Meunier.
Blanc de Noirs
Which of the following aspects of wine will make meats and cheeses feel less rich and fatty?
moderately high tannin
The primary color (or colors) of Wachau DAC wine is/are _____.
white
________ on a bottle of Rioja DOCa indicates the longest amount of aging prior to release.
Vino
Schist, marl, and silt are types of:
soil
Relative to the general harvest timing in Bordeaux, grapes used in the production of Sauternes AOP are picked:
late
_____ is located in South Africa.
Stellenbosch
Which of the following descriptions most indicates the extended barrel and bottle aging of a white wine?
golden color
The Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Brouilly AOPs are all located in _______.
Beaujolais
The climate of the Columbia Valley AVA can best be categorized as ____________.
continental
Which of the following is NEVER a consideration in defining AOP?
price per bottle
The label term ________ indicated that a sake is unpasteurized.
namazake
Alto Adige is most known for producing __________ wines.
dry, still white
Which of the following AOPs features the greatest percentage of steep hillside vineyards?
cote-rotie
Which of the following wines is a classic pairing with fresh goat cheese?
sancerre
_______ is most commonly associated with white wine production in Argentina.
torrontes
________is the removing of unwanted items and damaged fruit from desired grape brunches arriving at the winery after picking.
sorting
What are the primary grape varieties grown in the Priorat DOCa?
Garnacha / Carinena
What is the minimum amount of months of lees aging required in the production of Champagne AOP?
12
Tokaji Aszu is a sweet, white wine from which country?
Hungary
The base material in the production of rum is _____.
sugarcane
Riesling generally produces wines with elevated ____.
acidity
_____ is the local name for the most renowned soil of the Coonawarra GI of Australia.
Terra Rossa
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of Chinon AOP?
cabernet franc
Quinta is best defined as _____.
vineyard
At 10 years of age, which of the following red wines would most likely require decanting due to sediment?
Hermitage (based on Syrah)
What color is vintage port when bottled?
purple
The Maipo Valley DO is located in _____.
Chile
The climate of the Champagne AOP can be best categorized as _________.
continental
Which of the following physical feature most affects the vineyards of Paullac AOP in Bordeaux?
Gironde Esuary
Which of the following Italian terms refers to the fog which rolls of the Alps into Piedmont vineyards?
Nebbia
The Kamptal and Kremstal regions are located in _____.
Austria
Alcohol in wine is perceived as __________ in the mouth, throat and chest.
Heat
Which of the following spirits is most likely to age in oak barrels?
Cognac
_________ is a prominent sub-region of the Hawke’s Bay GI in New Zealand.
Gimblett Gravels
The predominant soil type found in the Mosel is _____.
Slate
Le Musigny is classified as a ________
Grand Cru
__________ generally produces wine with aromas of ripe yellow apple and pineapple, butter, and baking spice.
Sonoma Valley Chardonnay
The majority of Alsace Grand Cru AOP wines are made from __________.
A single white grape variety
The Rias Baixas DO produces mostly _________ wines,
dry, still white
Sugar in food will make wine taste more ______.
tart and/or bitter
Which of the following people is largely considered the “father of modern Napa Valley”?
Robert Mondavi
Which of the following grape varieties produces wine in both Stellenbosch WO and Vouvray AOP?
Chenin Blanc
