Course Review Flashcards
What Sherry will be the lightest color?
Fino
Alsace Grand Cru refers to the best
Vineyards
Which of these is likely to be a blend of grape varieties?
Pouilly-Fuisse AC
Chateauneuf du Pape AC Sancerre AC
Gevrey-Chambertin AC
Chateauneuf du Pape AC
What wine best fits this description “Strawberry, cherry, cinnamon aromas, medium acidity, low tannin”?
Beaujolais AC
The production technique for Sherry wines that blends younger and older wines so as to ensure a consistent style is called what?
A solera
The most important black varieties of Puglia are
Primitivo and Negroamaro
What winemaking technique is commonly used to give complexity to Muscadet?
Sur lie
What grape is usually the main component of Priorat?
Garnacha
How does Merlot compare to Cabernet Sauvignon?
Lower tannin, lower acid, higher alcohol
In what region is Pouilly-Fuisse?
The Maconnais
Aglianico is produced where?
Campania
In what region is Brunello di Montalcino produced?
Tuscany
The Clare Valley is know for producing wines from which variety?
Riesling
What is the main regional appellation of the southern Rhône?
Côtes du Rhône
Malt Whisky is made using…
only malted barley
What grape is often blended with Semillon in making Sauternes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Vouvray is made from
Chenin Blanc
What best describes the climate of Bordeaux?
Moderate, maritime climate with long warm autumns
Which wine best fits this description “Luscious, full bodied, medium alcohol, high acid, orange marmalade, dried apricots, rye bread”?
Tokaji Aszu
What method is used in making Cava?
Traditional
What is the German word for sparkling wine?
Sekt
What in region Australia is known for it’s Riesling?
Clare Valley
The vintage on a wine label indicates what?
When the grapes were harvested
Which of these wines would not have Tempranillo in it? Barbaresco DOCG Rioja DOCa Navarra DO Ribera del Duero DO
Barbaresco DOCG