France/Italy General

Question 1

What is the varietal produced primarily in Vouvray? What are the styles produced of this wine?

Answer 1

Chenin Blanc, Mousseux, Moulleux

Question 2

Western Loire Valley produces a very light bodied style wine, T/F?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What region produces a sweet wine based on Muscat? What is the name of the appellation?

Answer 3

Rhone Valley, Beaumes de Venise

Question 4

What appellation is known for producing a Grenache based blend wine? Also France’s first AOC

Answer 4

Chateauneuf du Pape

Question 5

What is a class pairing for Foie Gras?

Answer 5

Sauternes

Question 6

What is the distinct soil type of Chablis?

Answer 6

Chalk

Question 7

What are the primary grape varietals of Burgundy?

Answer 7

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 8

Where is Chinon located? What is the varietal produced?

Answer 8

Central Loire Valley, Cabernet Franc

Question 9

What is a classic pairing for goat cheese?

Answer 9

Sancerre (Sav Blanc)

Question 10

What is a negociant?

Answer 10

Grape purchaser that makes wine

Question 11

What are the Noble varietals of Alsace?

Answer 11

Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat

Question 12

What are the 5 greater growths of Bordeaux?

Answer 12

Chat. Latour, Chat. Lafite-Rothschild, Chat. Mouton, Chat. Haute-Brion, Chat. Margaux

Question 13

Name the only Chateau to receive the designation of Premier Cru Superieur. What style of wine is produced?

Answer 13

Chat. D’Yquem, Botrytus sweet wine, Semillon

Question 14

What grape varietal dominates Pomerol?

Answer 14

Merlot

Question 15

What is the soil type of Champagne?

Answer 15

Chalk