CWE/CSW Practice

Question 1

What is the main grape variety of Cahors AOC?

Malbec
Merlot
Tannat
Cabernet Franc

Answer 1

Malbec

Question 2

Of the following types of wine, which is most likely to be produced in the Pessac-Leognan AOC?

A red blend containing Syrah and Grenache
A dry red based on Pinot Noir
An off-dry white based on Chenin Blanc
A dry white wine based on Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Answer 2

A dry white wine based on Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Question 3

What is the only grape variety allowed for use in the wines of the Cornas AOC?

Malbec
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Pinot Noir

Answer 3

Syrah

Question 4

Which of the following wines is allowed to contain a portion of Viognier?

Cote-Rotie
Marsannay
Cornas
Barsac

Answer 4

Cote-Rotie

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

The Cote des Bar, located in the Aube Department, is an isolated area located southeast of Epernay.
The Cote des Blancs – a thin line extending north to south along the Marne River – is located southwest of the Cote des Bar.
The majority of the Meunier grapes of Champagne are planted in the Cote des Bar.
The Montagne de Reims is located south of the Cote des Blancs.

Answer 5

The Cote des Bar, located in the Aube Department, is an isolated area located southeast of Epernay

Question 6

Which of the following styles of Champagne would have the most amount of sugar?

Brut
Demi Sec
Sans Dosage
Extra Dry

Answer 6

Demi Sec

Question 7

What types of wine are approved with the Graves Superieures AOC?

Dry red and dry white only
Dry reds, sweet whites, and clairet
Clairet, dry white, and sweet white
Sweet wines only

Answer 7

Sweet wines only

Question 8

The three most widely-grown red grapes in Bordeaux are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and:

Malbec
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Pinot Noir

Answer 8

Cabernet Franc

Question 9

What is the dominant white grape of the Southern Rhone?

Piquepoul
Muscat
Clairette
Grenache Blanc

Answer 9

Grenache Blanc

Question 10

Of the following, which are approved for the production of vin doux naturel in the Southern Rhone?

Muscat de Rivesaltes and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Rasteau and Maury
Banyuls and Rasteau
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau

Answer 10

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau