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Grape Varieties Flashcards

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1
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Which grape variety best maintains its acidity during the ripening regardless of climate or crop yield?

A

Barbera

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2
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Which of the following grape varieties is not traditionally planted on chalk soils

A

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3
Q

Would you the following varieties is not a cool climate grape

A

Muscat

Prefers warm to hot climates

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4
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There is more Chenin Blanc in south Africa and then there is in France true or false

A

True

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5
Q

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc are synonyms true or false

A

False

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6
Q

Gewurz translates as

A

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7
Q

A winemaker often masks Gewurztraminers natural bitterness with

A

Residual sugar

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8
Q

Which of the following grape varieties prefers its native soil

A

Nebbiolo

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9
Q

DNA typing has determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between which two grape varieties

A

Cab Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

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10
Q

Chardonnay is indigenous to

A

Burgundy region of france

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11
Q

The wine making techniques of barrel fermentation Malo lactic fermentation and Sur lie aging are typically applied to which of the following varieties

A

Chardonnay

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12
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Which varietal table wine does not generally improve with prolonged bottle age

A

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13
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What is Chenin Blanc called in South Africa

A

Steen

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14
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What American term commonly refers to Sauvignon Blanc vinified with oak influence

A

Fume blanc

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15
Q

Which American state is making a reputation for its full bodied Pinot Gris

A

Oregon

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16
Q

What do many winemakers do to balance Rieslings searing acid levels

A

Finish the wine with residual sugar

17
Q

Albarino is native to

A

Galacia region of spain

18
Q

Which French red wine may include a small percentage of voignier

A

Go to chenin blanc

19
Q

Which of the following grape varieties tend to be low in acid at harvest

A

Gewurztraminer

20
Q

Which of the following is a synonym for Pinot Gris in Germany

A

Grau Burgunder

21
Q

Which of the following grape varieties is not known for its high Tannin content

A

Sangiovese

22
Q

There is more acreage planted to Cabernet Sauvignon then Merlot in bordeaux two or false

A

False

23
Q

Which grape variety often undergoes a cold soak before fermentation begins

A

Pinot noir

24
Q

Which grape variety is the genetic ancestor of Zinfandel

A

Crijenak Kastelanski

25
Q

Which wine is produced with the grape other than Nebbiolo

A

Barbera

26
Q

Recent research has determined that Syrah is a cross between which two varieties

A

Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche

27
Q

Which of the following reds is least succeptible to oxidation

A

Cab sauv

28
Q

Which of the following is a clone of Sangiovese

A

Prugnolo

29
Q

Napa Gamay is a synonym for true gamay true or false

A

False

30
Q

In California gamay beaujolais is a lesser clone of Pinot noir true or false

A

True

31
Q

Which of the following does not typically have Syrah in the blend

A

Maderin

32
Q

Which of the following is not a synonym for Cabernet Franc

A

Spanna

33
Q

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

A

Saignee

34
Q

In which country would you most likely to hear a rose referred to as a claret?

A

Spain

35
Q

Which of these is a grape varietal used in port production

A

Tourigna Navional

36
Q

Which two types of Madeira are fermented on the scans and fortified when sugar levels reach 7%

A

Malvesia and Bual

37
Q

Where would you hear a sparkling wine referred to as a cremant

A

Any region of france except champagne

38
Q

Which type of sparkling wine represents the house style

A

Non vintage

39
Q

What are the three main grage varieties used in Champagne?

A

Pinot noir, pinot meunier and chard

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