Mock Exam Flashcards
Which of these grape varieties is thick-skinned?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Gamay B Pinot Noir C Cabernet Sauvignon D Riesling
c
hy is Furmint ideal for sweet wine production? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A naturally high tannin B naturally high acidity C very susceptible to botrytis D high-yielding grape variety
bc
How are off-dry Vouvray wines labelled?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Off-dry B Demi-sec C Sec D Brut
b
Which of these is NOT a region that produces Sémillon wines?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Hunter Valley B Sauternes AOC C Barossa Valley D Vouvray AOC
d - Vouvray is Chenin
In which region of Italy are Soave wines produced?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Tuscany B Veneto C Campania D Marche
B. Garganega grape is Soave DOC
Which of the following statements about Cortese is FALSE?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
It is a dry, light-bodied white wine
B
It is the main variety used in the wines of Gavi DOCG
C
It is the main variety used in the wines of Soave DOC
D
It is typically fermented in inert vessles & not matured in oak
c
What would you expect the style to be for wines labelled Vendanges Tardives? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A riper, more concentrated flavors B higher sugar levels C higher acidity D lighter-bodied
ab
Which of these is NOT a method for a consumer to use the vintage on a label when considering the purchase of a wine?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the vintage indicates whether the wine is a good bargain for its age
B
the vintage can indicate if the wine is past it’s prime for early-drinking styles
C
the vintage can indicate if the wine is fully developed and at its best for ageworthy wines
D
the vintage can indicate if the style is different than expected for wines from regions with signficant vintage variation
a
Which EU Geographical Indication group typically covers small areas and have tightly defined regulations?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
Protected Geographical Indication
B
Protected Designation of Origin
b
True or False? ‘Vieilles vignes’ is a French labelling term that legally defines the wine as having been made from old vines which have produced a more concentrated, complex wine.
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
True
B
False
B. While a term, it is NOT a legal term
What are three labelling terms that could indicate if a wine is sweet?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A old vine, late harvest, botrytis B botrytis, Eiswein, Vin de Pays C botrytis, Vendange Tardive, Eiswein D noble rot, vieilles vignes, icewine
c
Which of the following statements about Geographical Indications is FALSE?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A GIs regularly appear on wine labels B GIs are a legally defined vineyard area within a country C GIs may be a single vineyard D every wine must come from a GI
d
How does excessive rain negatively impact grape growing? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A
excessive moisture can cause grapes to swell, diluting the flavors
B
high moisture levels promote fungal diseases
C
heavy rainfall prevents acid accumulation
D
excessive water levels cause vines to go dormant
ab
What is photosynthesis?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the process of converting sugar to alcohol for energy
B
the process of converting sunlight into acid for energy
C
the process of converting sunlight into sugar to be used as energy
D
the process of converting sunlight to carbon dioxide for energy
c
Which part of the grape contains tannins? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A stems B seeds C skins D pulp
What is véraison?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the point at which the flowers have pollinated & begun to swell
B
the point at which the grapes start to change color
C
the rapid accumulation of sugars in the grape berries
D
the point at which the acid level in a grape berry begins to decrease
b
How is a moderate climate defined?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
average growing season temperature of 16.5-18.5°C (62-65°F)
B
average growing season temperature of 18.5°C (65°F) or higher
C
average growing season temperature of 18.5-21°C (65-70°F)
D
average growing season temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) or below
a
QUESTION 12 OF 33
True or False? Sea breezes always bring cooling influences, helping to moderate the climate of a warm region.
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
True
B
False
b
What conditions are needed for noble rot to develop? Select all thatapply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A damp, misty afternoons in the vineyard B grapes must be ripe C warm, dry afternoons D damp, misty mornings in the vineyard E grapes must be underripe
bcd
What is the effect on grape quality if yields are very high?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
diluted flavors & lower levels of sugar
B
concentrated flavors & higher levels of acidity
C
diluted flavors & lower levels of acidity
D
concentrated flavors & higher levels of sugar
a
Which wine region relies on cloud cover to moderate the climate?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A California B Chile C Bordeaux D Australia
d
Which of the following statements about extra ripening is TRUE? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A
grapes develop exaggerated ripe aromas during the early stages of extra-ripeness
B
during the later stages of extra-ripeness grapes begin to turn into raisins
C
raisinated grapes are low in acidity and high in sugar
D
grapes that go through extra ripening are commonly used to make sweet wines
abd
