Grape Varieties Flashcards
Which grape variety best maintains its acidity during the ripening regardless of climate or crop yield?
Barbera
Which of the following grape varieties is not traditionally planted on chalk soils
?
Would you the following varieties is not a cool climate grape
Muscat
Prefers warm to hot climates
There is more Chenin Blanc in south Africa and then there is in France true or false
True
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc are synonyms true or false
False
Gewurz translates as
?
A winemaker often masks Gewurztraminers natural bitterness with
Residual sugar
Which of the following grape varieties prefers its native soil
Nebbiolo
DNA typing has determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between which two grape varieties
Cab Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay is indigenous to
Burgundy region of france
The wine making techniques of barrel fermentation Malo lactic fermentation and Sur lie aging are typically applied to which of the following varieties
Chardonnay
Which varietal table wine does not generally improve with prolonged bottle age
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What is Chenin Blanc called in South Africa
Steen
What American term commonly refers to Sauvignon Blanc vinified with oak influence
Fume blanc
Which American state is making a reputation for its full bodied Pinot Gris
Oregon
What do many winemakers do to balance Rieslings searing acid levels
Finish the wine with residual sugar
Albarino is native to
Galacia region of spain
Which French red wine may include a small percentage of voignier
Go to chenin blanc
Which of the following grape varieties tend to be low in acid at harvest
Gewurztraminer
Which of the following is a synonym for Pinot Gris in Germany
Grau Burgunder
Which of the following grape varieties is not known for its high Tannin content
Sangiovese
There is more acreage planted to Cabernet Sauvignon then Merlot in bordeaux two or false
False
Which grape variety often undergoes a cold soak before fermentation begins
Pinot noir
Which grape variety is the genetic ancestor of Zinfandel
Crijenak Kastelanski
Which wine is produced with the grape other than Nebbiolo
Barbera
Recent research has determined that Syrah is a cross between which two varieties
Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche
Which of the following reds is least succeptible to oxidation
Cab sauv
Which of the following is a clone of Sangiovese
Prugnolo
Napa Gamay is a synonym for true gamay true or false
False
In California gamay beaujolais is a lesser clone of Pinot noir true or false
True
Which of the following does not typically have Syrah in the blend
Maderin
Which of the following is not a synonym for Cabernet Franc
Spanna
What is the name of the process in which the winemaker may elect to draw or bleed off a small portion of the Jews from the red wine fermenter
Saignee
In which country would you most likely to hear a rose referred to as a claret?
Spain
Which of these is a grape varietal used in port production
Tourigna Navional
Which two types of Madeira are fermented on the scans and fortified when sugar levels reach 7%
Malvesia and Bual
Where would you hear a sparkling wine referred to as a cremant
Any region of france except champagne
Which type of sparkling wine represents the house style
Non vintage
What are the three main grage varieties used in Champagne?
Pinot noir, pinot meunier and chard
