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Major Varietals Flashcards

1
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Wine can be found on all continents except Antarctica. True or false?

A

True.

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2
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What country produces the most wine in the world?

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Italy

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3
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The United States consumes the most wine on a per capita basis. True or false?

A

False.

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4
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What are the 3 climate types for growing wine grapes?

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Mediterranean, Maritime, and Continental.

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5
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What is the most planted red grape in the world?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon.

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6
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What is the most planted white grape in the world?

A

Chardonnay.

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7
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Americans prefer white wine. True or false?

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False.

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In the US, women drink more wine than men. True or false?

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True.

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9
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What are the temperate latitudes for growing grapes?

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30° - 50°

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10
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Noble grapes are always in the Vitis Vinifera species. True or false?

A

True.

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11
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The majority of the noble grape varieties originate in France. True or false?

A

True.

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12
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Noble grapes are never blended together. True or false?

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False.

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13
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Where does Riesling originate?

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Germany.

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14
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Where did Sangiovese originate?

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Italy.

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15
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What is body in wine?

A

Weight or texture of wine in your mouth.

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16
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What does acid feel like in the mouth?

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Tart and sour taste.

17
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Describe tannin in wines.

A

Gives wine bitterness, astringency and complexity.

18
Q

From which parts of the grape is tannin derived?

A

Skins, seeds and stems.

19
Q

Tannin can make your mouth start to water. True or false?

A

False.

20
Q

It is possible to have wine that is both high in acid and high in tannin. True or false?

A

True.

21
Q

The tannin level in white wines is barely perceptible compared to red wine. True or false?

A

True.

22
Q

An ancestor grape is the parent of many different varieties of wine grapes. True or false?

A

True.

23
Q

What are the 3 ancestor grapes?

A

Riesling, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

24
Q

Organoleptic properties of a wine refer to the ___ ___ of a wine.

A

Sensory experience.

25
Q

What are the 3 fruit aromas you may smell in white wines?

A

Citrus, Tropical and Orchard.

Level One Somm (6 decks)

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