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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?
Sauvignon Blanc
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Savennieres is most closely associated with which grape variety?
Chenin Blanc
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Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
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Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wines. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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Merlot ripens late, and Cabernet Sauvignon ripens early. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
34
Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
35
In the United States, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
36
Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
37
Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
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Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
40
Syrah and Shiraz are actually the same grape variety. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
41
Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
42
Name an Italian grape variety known to have aromas of tar and roses
Nebbiolo
43
Name the main grape variety in "the black wine of Cahors"
Malbec
44
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
Chardonnay
45
Name the grape variety that is also known as Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris
46
Name the red grape variety grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon
Pinot Noir
47
Name the Italian grape variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile
Sangiovese
48
Name the leading red grape variety in Spain
Tempranillo
49
Name the grape variety that is also known as Ugni Blanc
Trebbiano
50
Name one of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose
Gewurztraminer
51
Name the red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Mourvedre
Syrah
52
Name the widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom
Muscat
53
Name the red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina
Malbec
54
Name the white grape variety that often shows gasoline- or petrol-like aromas
Riesling
55
Name the grape variety also known as Weissburgunder
Pinot Blanc
56
Name the most widely planted grape variety in South Africa
Chenin Blanc
57
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
c. They are hybrids
58
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
a. A grapevine species
59
Which of the following grapes is primarily grown in Piedmont, Italy? a. Cabernet Sauvignon; b. Chenin Blanc; c. Sauvignon Blanc; d. Nebbiolo
d. Nebbiolo
60
Which of the following grapes is also known as Grauburgunder? a. Pinot Noir; b. Pinot Gris; c. Chardonnay; d. Pinot Blanc
b. Pinot Gris
61
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
d. Riesling
62
Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc? a. Left Bank Bordeaux; b. Morgon; c. Chinon; d. Vouvray
c. Chinon
63
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
a. Right Bank Bordeaux
64
Which of the following is the leading red grape in Australia? a. Merlot; b. Cabernet Sauvignon; c. Syrah; d. Zinfandel
c. Syrah
65
The Concord grape is a member of which of the following groups? a. Vitis vinifera; b. Vitis labrusca; c. Grapevine species; d. Hybrid grapes
b. Vitis labrusca
66
Australia's Hunter Valley is best known for which of the following grape varieties? a. Semillon; b. Sauvignon Blanc; c. Torrontes; d. Chenin Blanc
a. Semillon
67
Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown grape variety in which of the following countries? a. France; b. Spain; c. Argentina; d. South Africa
d. South Africa
68
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
b. Malbec
69
Which of the following grapes is also known as Ugni Blanc? a. Chardonnay; b. Chenin Blanc; c. Trebbiano; d. Sauvignon Blanc
c. Trebbiano
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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
d. Grenache
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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
a. Cahors

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