Grape growing regions

Question 1

Which of these grape varieties is grown in Adelaide Hills? And which is the most widely planted?
A. Chardonnay
B. Chenin Blanc
C. Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 1

A. Chardonnay

C. Sauvignon blanc - most widely planted

Question 2

Name the region in Italy where Pinot Grigio is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 2

region: Veneto, NE Italy
Veneto IGT
delle Venezia DOC
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Question 3

Name the region in Italy where Cortese is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 3

Piemonte (NW Italy)

Gavi DOCG

Question 4

Name the region in Italy where Garganega is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 4

region: Veneto, NE Italy
Soave DOC
Soave Classico DOC
Recioto delle Soave DOCG

Question 5

Name the region in Italy where Verdicchio is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 5

Marche region (Central Italy, eastern coast)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Question 6

Name the region in Italy where Fiano is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 6

Campania (Southern Italy)

Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Question 7

Name the region in Italy where Nebbiolo is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 7

Piemonte (NW Italy)
Barolo DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG

Question 8

Name the region in Italy where Barbera is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 8

Piemonte (NW Italy)

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Question 9

Name the region in Italy where Corvina is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 9

Veneto (NE Italy)
Valpolicella DOC
Valpolicella Classico DOC
Amarone delle Valpolicella DOCG (dry)
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (sweet)

Question 10

Name the region in Italy where Sangiovese is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 10

Tuscany 
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Southern Tuscany:
Brunello di Montepulciano DOC

Question 11

Name the region in Italy where Montepulciano is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 11

Abruzzo (East central Italy)

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Question 12

Name the region in Italy where Moscato is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 12

Piemonte (NW Italy)
Asti DOCG (sparkling wine)

Question 13

Name the region in Italy where Glera is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 13

Veneto (NE Italy)

Prosecco DOC

Question 14

Name the region in France where Chenin Blanc is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 14

Loire valley:

Vouvray AOC

Question 15

Name the region in France where Viognier is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 15

Northern Rhone valley:

Condrieu AOC

Question 16

Name the regions in France where Sauvignon Blanc is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 16

Loire Valley:
Sancerre AOC, Touraine AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Bordeaux:
Bordeaux AOC, Graves AOC, Pessac-Léognan AOC

Question 17

Name the regions in France where Sémillon is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 17

Bordeaux: Bordeaux AOC, Sauternes AOC

Question 18

Name the regions in France where Chardonnay is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 18

Burgundy: 
Bourgogne AOC, Chablis AOC
Cote d'Or (Cote de Beaune): 
Meursault AOC (village), Puligny- Montrachet AOC (village)
Mâcconais: 
Mâcon AOC, Pouilly-Fuissé AOC (village)

Question 19

Name the regions in France where Merlot is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 19

Bordeaux:
Bordeaux AOC, Bordeaux Superior AOC
Right Bank: Saint-Émilion AOC, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, Pomerol AOC
South of France

Question 20

Name the regions in France where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 20

Bordeaux:
Left bank: Graves AOC, Médoc AOC, Haut-Médoc ACO, Margaux AOC, Pauillac AOC, Pessac-Léognan AOC
South of France

Question 21

Name the regions in France where Syrah is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 21

Northern Rhône:
Cote Rôtie AOC, Hermitage AOC, Crozes-Hermitages ACO
South of France: 
Minervois AOC
Pays d’Oc IGP

Question 22

Name the regions in France where Gamay is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 22

Beaujolais (south of Burgundy):

Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais Village AOC, Fleurie AOC

Question 23

Name the regions in France where Grenache is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 23

Southern Rhône:
Cotes du Rhône AOC, Cotes du Rhône Villages AOC, Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
South of France:
Minervois AOC

Question 24

Name 3 varietals grown in Alsace AOC

Answer 24

Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer

Question 25

Name the regions in Spain where Tempranillo is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 25

``` Catalunya DO Rioja DOCa (joven, crianza, reserva, gran reserva) Ribera del Duero DO ```

Question 26

Name the region in Spain where Albariño is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 26

NW Spain: | Rias Baixas DO

Question 27

Name the region in Spain where Garnacha is grown (include PDO/PGI if applicable)

Answer 27

Catalunya: Priorat DOCa Rioja: Rioja DOCa Navarra: Navarra DO

Question 28

Name the regions in Germany where Riesling is grown

Answer 28

Mosel (northernmost) Reingau Pfalz

Question 29

Name the regions in Australia where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown, and list some differences between them

Answer 29

South Australia - Coonawarra - cloud cover, cooling breezes: distinctive mint, pronounced black currant, smoke and cedar from oak Western Australia - Margaret River - coastal breezes, rain: sometimes blended with Merlot, ripe black fruit, subtle oak

Question 30

Name the regions in Australia where Shiraz is grown, and list some differences between them

Answer 30

South Eastern Australia - inexpensive, high volume South Australia: Barossa Valley - old vine: full-bodied, high ripe tannins, cooked black fruit, black pepper, vanilla/coffee from oak New South Wales: Hunter Valley - sea breezes and cloud cover slow ripening: medium bodied, medium to high tannin, fresh black fruit, earth/meat with age

Question 31

Name the regions in Australia where Sauvignon Blanc is grown, and list some differences between them

Answer 31

Western Australia - Margaret River - commonly blended with Semillon, concentrated herbaceous aromas (grass), sometimes oaked South Australia - Adelaide Hills - cooled by altitude and sea breezes: fresh, fruity, range from citrus to tropical, sometimes blended with Semillon to age

Question 32

Name the regions in Australia where Chardonnay is grown, and list some characteristics

Answer 32

South Eastern Australia - high volume South Australia: Adelaide Hills (cooled by altitude) and Yarra Valley (cooled by ocean currents) - longer growing season: ripe stone fruit (peach) - tropical fruit (pineapple, banana), med to high acidity, balanced oak Western Australia - Margaret River - cooling sea breeze, high quality, med to full-bodied, ripe stone fruit (peach), tropical fruit (pineapple)

Question 33

Name the regions in Australia where Pinot Noir is grown, and list some characteristics

Answer 33

South Australia: Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula (cooled by ocean currents) - light fragrant wines to riper cooked red fruit (plum, strawberry) an medium tannin

Question 34

Name the regions in Australia where Riesling is grown, and list some characteristics

Answer 34

South Australia: Eden Valley and Clare Valley (high altitude) - refreshing, dry, pronounced aromas of lime, peach, blossom and petrol

Question 35

Name the regions in Australia where Grenache is grown, and list some characteristics

Answer 35

South Australia: Barossa Valley and Maclaren Vale | - old vine: concentrated red fruit, spice, good aging, blended with Shiraz for CdP style wine

Question 36

Name the regions in Australia where Semillon is grown, and list some differences between them

Answer 36

in Australia, often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and used t make botrytized wines New South Wales: Hunter Valley - single varietal, light body, low alcohol, harvested early, can be aged (honey, nuts) South Australia: Barossa Valley - variety of styles from wines like Hunter Valley to full-bodied, oak matured