Introduction to the World Wine Industry

Question 1

The wine industry accounts globally for more than ___ billion dollars in sales

Answer 1

100

Question 2

Why did wine become an everyday beverage during and after the Renaissance Period?

Answer 2

Poor sanitation in growing urban areas lead to insufficient fresh water + disease. Wine is free of germs due to its alcohol content

Question 3

t/f: Greece was an early stronghold of wine production

Answer 3

true

Question 4

The ____ Empire planted the first vineyards in inland areas of Spain, France, Germany, and the Balkans

Answer 4

Roman

Question 5

The ___ ____ carried the winegrowing torch after the Roman Empire fell

Answer 5

Catholic Church

Question 6

Name of the 1976 wine competition between California and Paris

Answer 6

Judgment of Paris

Question 7

Highest quality tier of EU wines

Answer 7

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

Question 8

2nd quality tier of the EU

Answer 8

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Question 9

Bottom of the EU wine quality tier classifcation

Answer 9

wine

Question 10

To qualify for PGI status, at least __% of the grapes must come from the defined geographical area

Answer 10

85%

Question 11

PDO wines must be made from __% from grapes grown in the region after which they are named

Answer 11

100%

Question 12

EU wine law requires a minimum __% of grape to be from listed vintage date

Answer 12

85%