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An example of a hybrid grape

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Seyval Blanc

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An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction

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Species

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The name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction between a Vitis vinifera grape and a Vitis labrusca grape

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Hybrid

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Term used for offspring of sexual reproduction between two Vitis vinifera grapes

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Cross

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Term used for a subspecies of Vitis vinifera

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Variety

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Term used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

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Autochthonous

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A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of environments

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International

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Term used for an asexually reproduced vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parent

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Clone

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A grape variety derived from a vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows

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Mutation

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A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it

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Clone

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A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species

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Hybrid

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Argentina is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Torrontes

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Virginia (United States) is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Viognier

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Hunter Valley (Australia) is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Semillon

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Burgundy is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Chardonnay

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Rutherglen (Australia) is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Muscat

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Cognac is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Ugni Blanc

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Sancerre is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Eden Valley (Australia) is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Riesling

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Northeast Italy; Oregon (United States) is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Pinot Gris

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Vouray is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Chenin Blanc

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Spain is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Albarino

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Hungary is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Furmint

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Pouilly-Fume is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Savennieres is most closely associated with which grape variety?

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Chenin Blanc

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Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

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Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wines. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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Merlot ripens late, and Cabernet Sauvignon ripens early. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

30
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

32
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The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

33
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Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

34
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Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

35
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In the United States, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

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Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

37
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Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

38
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Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

39
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Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

40
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Syrah and Shiraz are actually the same grape variety. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

41
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Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

42
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Name an Italian grape variety known to have aromas of tar and roses

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Nebbiolo

43
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Name the main grape variety in “the black wine of Cahors”

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Malbec

44
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Name the white grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a “California style” that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit

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Chardonnay

45
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Name the grape variety that is also known as Pinot Grigio

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Pinot Gris

46
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Name the red grape variety grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon

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Pinot Noir

47
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Name the Italian grape variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile

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Sangiovese

48
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Name the leading red grape variety in Spain

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Tempranillo

49
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Name the grape variety that is also known as Ugni Blanc

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Trebbiano

50
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Name one of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose

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Gewurztraminer

51
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Name the red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Mourvedre

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Syrah

52
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Name the widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom

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Muscat

53
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Name the red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina

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Malbec

54
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Name the white grape variety that often shows gasoline- or petrol-like aromas

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Riesling

55
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Name the grape variety also known as Weissburgunder

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Pinot Blanc

56
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Name the most widely planted grape variety in South Africa

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Chenin Blanc

57
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Which of the following is true concerning Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir grapes? a. They are Vitis labrusca varieties; b. They are Vitis vinifera varieities; c. They are hybrids; d. They are clones

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c. They are hybrids

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The term vinifera refers to which of the following categories? a. A grapevine species; b. A grapevine variety; c. A grapevine family; d. A grapevine genus

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a. A grapevine species

59
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Which of the following grapes is primarily grown in Piedmont, Italy? a. Cabernet Sauvignon; b. Chenin Blanc; c. Sauvignon Blanc; d. Nebbiolo

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d. Nebbiolo

60
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Which of the following grapes is also known as Grauburgunder? a. Pinot Noir; b. Pinot Gris; c. Chardonnay; d. Pinot Blanc

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b. Pinot Gris

61
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Which of the following grape varieties is known for showing fruity, mineral, and petrol-like aromas? a. Chenin Blanc; b. Viognier; c. Sauvignon Blanc; d. Riesling

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d. Riesling

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Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc? a. Left Bank Bordeaux; b. Morgon; c. Chinon; d. Vouvray

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c. Chinon

63
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Which of the following wines is most likely made from a majority of Merlot? a. Right Bank Bordeaux; b. Left Bank Bordeaux; c. Rioja; d. Chianti

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a. Right Bank Bordeaux

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Which of the following is the leading red grape in Australia? a. Merlot; b. Cabernet Sauvignon; c. Syrah; d. Zinfandel

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c. Syrah

65
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The Concord grape is a member of which of the following groups? a. Vitis vinifera; b. Vitis labrusca; c. Grapevine species; d. Hybrid grapes

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b. Vitis labrusca

66
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Australia’s Hunter Valley is best known for which of the following grape varieties? a. Semillon; b. Sauvignon Blanc; c. Torrontes; d. Chenin Blanc

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a. Semillon

67
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Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown grape variety in which of the following countries? a. France; b. Spain; c. Argentina; d. South Africa

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d. South Africa

68
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Which of the following grapes is native to France, but is now grown extensively in Argentina? a. Merlot; b. Malbec; c. Pinot Noir; d. Zinfandel

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b. Malbec

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Which of the following grapes is also known as Ugni Blanc? a. Chardonnay; b. Chenin Blanc; c. Trebbiano; d. Sauvignon Blanc

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c. Trebbiano

70
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Which of the following grapes is also sometimes referred to as Cannonau? a. Cabernet Sauvignon; b. Merlot; c. Malbec; d. Grenache

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d. Grenache

71
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Which of the following regions produces a well-known wine from the Malbec grape variety? a. Cahors; b. Montalcino; c. Priorat; d. Morgon

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a. Cahors

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