Learning Outcome 3: Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and btl ageing influence the style & quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties

Question 1

Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and black-fruit cedar and tobacco characteristics?
a. Meursault
b. Margaux
c. Beaune
d. Beaujolais

Answer 1

b. Margaux

Question 2

Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of
a. Lemon, honey and nuts
b. Grass, blossom and passion fruit
c. Dried apricot, coconut and biscuit
d. Candy, mint and butter

Answer 2

b. grass, blossom and passion fruit

Question 3

Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay?
a. Burgundy
b. Alsace
c. Bordeaux
d. Rías Baixas

Answer 3

a. Burgundy

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir?
a. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines
b. It typically has a deep colour and high levels of tannin
c. Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus
d. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates

Answer 4

d. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates

Question 5

Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah-based wines?
a. Hermitage
b. Bordeaux
c. Rioja
d. Chinati

Answer 5

a. Hermitage

Question 6

Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre?
a. Sauvignon Blanc
b Chenin blanc
c. Riesling
d .Chardonnay

Answer 6

a. Sauvignon Blanc

Question 7

Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Riesling
4. Sémillon

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 3 and 4 only

Answer 7

b. 1 and 3 only

Question 8

In Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from
a. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
b. Chardonnay and Sémillon
c. Chenin blanc and Chardonnay
d. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

Answer 8

d. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

Question 9

Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
a. Chardonnay
b. Cabernet Sauvignon
c. Sauvignon Blanc
d. Syrah

Answer 9

a. Chardonnay

Question 10

Sweet with high acidity, low alcohol and dried-apricot and honey characteristics best describes
a. Pouilly-Fumé
b. Pouilly-Fuissé
c. Trockenbeerenauslese
d. Sauternes

Answer 10

c. Trockenbeerenauslese

Question 11

A wine labeled as Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as
a. Sweet, full-bodied and complex
b. Dry, light-bodied and simple
c. Medium, full-bodied and complex
d. Sweet, light-bodied and simple

Answer 11

b. Dry, light-bodied and simple