Practice Questions Flashcards
Which of the following Grand Cru vineyards is located in Vosne Romanee?
a. Chambertin
b. Montrachet
c. La Tache
d. Corton
e. Bonnes Mares
c. La Tache
Which of the following appellations is not located within the Medoc?
a. Paulliac
b. St-Julien
c. Pomerol
d. Listrac
e. Margaux
c. Pomerol
Which of the following appellations is not in the Cote Chalonnaise?
a. Mercurey
b. Bouzeron
c. Givry
d. Rully
e. Aloxe-Corton
e. Aloxe-Corton
Within what larger appellation is Pessac-Leognan located?
Graves
Where is Pouilly Fuisse?
a. Cote de Nuits
b. Chablis
c. Maconnais
d. Cote Chalonnaise
e. Beaujolais
c. Maconnais
What style of wine is made in Barsac?
a. dry red wine
b. dry white wine
c. sweet white wine
d. sparkling wine
e. fortified wine
c. Sweet white wine
Which of the following villages does not have any grand cru vineyards?
a. Mersault
b. Chassagne-Montrachet
c. Morey-St-Denis
d. Flagey-Echezeaux
e. Chambolle-Musigny
a. Mersault
Name the 5 first growths of the Medoc 1855 Classification
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Chateau Latour Chateau Margaux Chateau Haut Brion Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet is located within which of the following villages?
a. Chassagne-Montrachet
b. Meursault
c. Puligny-Montrachet
d. Savigny-les-Beaune
e. Aloxe-Corton
c. Puligny-Montrachet
Bouzeron AOP produces wines from the ________ grape.
Aligote
Which of the following Chateaux is in St. Estephe?
a. Cos d’Estournel
b. Mouton-Rothschild
c. Petrus
d. Leoville-las-Cases
e. Haut Brion
a. Cos d’Estournel
T or F: All grand cru wines from the Cote de Nuits are red?
False–Musigny is only allowed to make white wines.
Which of the following villages is not a Beaujolais cru?
a. Morgon
b. St. Aubin
c. Brouilly
d. St. Amour
e. Fleurie
b. St. Aubin
What soil type is most well suited for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes?
a. Gravel
b. Limestone
c. Clay
d. Tuffeau
e. Crasse de Fer
a. Gravel
How many Chateaux are classified as Premiers Grands Cru Classe A in St. Emilion? Name 2.
There are 4:
Chateau Angelus
Chateau Ausone
Chateau Cheval-Blanc
Chateau Pavie
What do the initials NM and RM mean on a bottle of Champagne?
Negociant-Manipulant–grapes are sourced
Recoltant-Manipulant–grower producer
What are the noble grapes of Alsace?
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
In what region of Burgundy would you find Vire Clesse, St. Veran, and Pouilly Fuisse?
Maconnais
What is the most common method of creating rose champagne?
a. blending white and red wine
b. saignee method
c. direct skin maceration
d. blending white and red grapes before fermentation
a. blending white and red wine
What soil type defines the right and left banks of Bordeaux?
Right: Clay
Left: Gravel
What is the primary grape of the following AOPs?
a. Bourgueil
b. Sancerre Rouge
c. Quincy
d. Chinon Blanc
e. Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
a. Bourgueil–Cabernet Franc
b. Sancerre Rouge–Pinot Noir
c. Quincy–Sauvignon Blanc
d. Chinon Blanc–Chenin Blanc
e. Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire–Melon de Bourgogne
From N to S, list the 5 main wine growing regions of Champagne.
Montagne de Reims Vallee de la Marne Cote des Blancs Cote de Sezanne Cote de Bars/Aube
Which of the following is not a grand cru of Morey Saint Denis?
a. Clos de la Roche
b. Richebourg
e. Bonne Mares
d. Clos St. Denis
e. Clos des Lambrays
b. Richebourg
Which geographic formation defines Alsace?
a. Mosel River
b. Lake Geneva
c. Vosges Mountains
d. Alps
c. Vosges Mountains
What is liqueur de tirage?
A mixture of wine, sugar, and yeast that is added to wine to induce secondary fermentation.
Which of the following Chateaux is not in Paulliac?
a. Latour
b. Mouton Rothschild
c. Lynch Bages
d. Leoville-Barton
e. D’Armhailac
d. Leoville-Barton
What grape are red wines from Alsace made from?
Pinot Noir
What style of wine is Vin Jaune? What style of wine is Vin de Paille?
a. both sweet wine
b. both dry white wine
c. vin jaune is dry white wine and vin de paille is sweet white wine
d. vin de paille is dry white wine and vin jaune is sweet white wine
c. vin jaune is dry and vin de paille is sweet
What is a gentil?
A labeling term in Alsace for a blend with at least 50% comprised of Noble varieties.
Name 3 crus of Beaujolais
Morgon Fleurie Moulin-a-vent Brouilly Cote de Brouilly St-Amour Julienas Chenas Chiroubles Regnie
Circle the following appellations in which botrytis cinera is common.
a. Barsac
b. Sauternes
c. Macvin du Jura
d. Coteaux du Layon
All except C–Macvin du Jura
For what appellation would you find the designations Clisson, Le Pallet, and Gorges?
a. Savennieres
b. Muscadet Savre et Maine
c. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
d. Vouvrey
c. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
What estuary defines the climate of Bordeaux?
a. Dordogne
b. Cirons
c. Garonne
d. Gironde
d. Gironde
What is the Tete de Cuvee of the following producers?
a. Moet & Chandon
b. Roederer
c. Pol Roger
a. Dom Perignon
b. Cristal
c. Sir Winston Churchill
Name 4 appellations in the Loire Valley where Chenin Blanc is the primary grape
Savennieres Rouche aux Moires Vouvrey Chinon Blanc Coulee-de-Serrant
What style of wine is made in Quarts de Chaume?
a. Still dry red wine
b. Sparkling wine
c. Sweet white wine
d. Rose
c. Sweet white wine
What soil type do Sancerre and Chablis share?
Kimmeridgian clay
Name 3 Grand Crus in Burgundy that produce white wine
Musigny
Chevalier-Montrachet
Criots-Batard-Montrachet
In what AOP are the following chateaux located?
a. Cheval Blanc
b. Haut-Brion
c. Climens
d. Petrus
a. Cheval Blanc: St. Emilion AOP
b. Haut-Brion: Graves AOP
c. Climens: Barsac AOP
d. Petrus: Pomerol AOP
Arrange from N to S: Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits Saint Georges, Vosne Romanee, Chambolle Musigny.
Gevrey Chambertin
Chambolle Musigny
Vosne Romanee
Nuits Saint Georges
Which of the following communes produces vin jaune?
a. Crépy
b. Château Chalon
c. Seyssel
d. Heiligenstein
e. Bugey Cerdon
b. Chateau Chalon
Which of the following appellations produces vin de paille?
a. Alsace Grand Cru
b. Bugey
c. Vin de Savoie
d. Côtes de Jura
e. Château Chalon
d. Cotes de Jura
Which of the following appellations produces only white wines?
a. L’Etoile
b. Côtes du Jura
c. Alsace
d. Vin de Savoie
e. Arbois
a. L’Etoile
Sylvaner may be bottled as a single varietal in grand cru _______.
Zotzenberg
Which of the following AOPs is located in Lorraine?
- Bugey
- Seyssel
- Chignin-Bergeron
- Arbois
- Côtes de Toul
Cotes de Toul
Gewurztraminer is genetically linked to the ________ grape of the Jura.
Savagnin
Varietal Alsace AOP wines labeled “Pinot Blanc” may be blends of Pinot Blanc and _______.
Auxerrois
What is the Vin de Liqueur appellation of the Jura?
- Crémant du Jura
- Côtes du Jura
- Macvin du Jura
- L’Etoile
- Floc de Gascogne
Macvin du Jura
Gutedel is an Alsatian synonym for the ________ grape.
Chasselas
Which of the following may produce Alsace Grand Cru AOP blends?
- Rosacker
- Brand
- Kanzlerberg
- Schlossberg
- Altenberg de Bergheim
Altenberg de Bergheim
Which of the following appellations does not produce any sparkling wines?
- Arbois
- Seyssel
- Vin de Savoie
- Crépy
- Bugey Cerdon
Crepy
What is the most planted grape in Alsace?
Riesling
What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Muscat?
- 11%
- 11.5%
- 12%
- 12.5%
- 13%
11%
T/F: A minimum 75% of the stated vintage is required for vintage-dated wines in Australia.
False (85% is required)
What is the dominant grape of Central Otago?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
Pinot Noir
What is the dominant grape of Barossa Valley?
- Grenache
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Semillon
Shiraz
What state is Yarra Valley located within?
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Victoria
- New South Wales
Victoria
Which of the following GIs is highly regarded for Riesling?
- Clare Valley
- Hunter Valley
- Barossa Valley
- Coonawarra
- Rutherglen
Clare Valley
What is the dominant grape of Marlborough?
- Shiraz
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
T/F: Hawkes Bay is located on the North Island of New Zealand.
True
Who produces “Grange?”
- Penfolds
- Yalumba
- Clarendon Hills
- Torbreck
- Leeuwin Estate
Penfolds
T/F: Coonawarra is famous for its “terra rossa” soil.
True
Lenswood and Piccadilly Valley are located within the region of _________.
Adelaide Hills
Awatere Valley is located within the region of _________.
Marlborough
What is the average age of Rutherglen Grand Muscat?
a. 2-5 years
b. 5-10 years
c. 10-15 years
d. 20+
c. 10-15
Match the GI with the appropriate state.
Morington Peninsula Eden Valley Granite Belt Riverina Margaret River
Queensland Western Australia South Australia New South Wales Victoria
Morington Peninsula-->Victoria Eden Valley-->South Australia Granite Belt-->Queensland Riverina-->New South Wales Margaret River-->Western Australia
What is the standard size for an American oak hogshead?
- 225 liters
- 300 liters
- 500 liters
- 600 liters
- 1000 liters
300 liters
T/F: Tasmania is the southernmost winegrowing region in the world.
False
Where is Gimblett Gravels?
- Gisborne
- Hawkes Bay
- Auckland
- Central Otago
- Canterbury
Hawkes Bay
Which of the following regions is not located on New Zealand’s North Island?
- Gisborne
- Auckland
- Nelson
- Hawkes Bay
- Wairarapa
Nelson
Match the producer to the most appropriate region.
Mt. Difficulty Grosset Majella Henschke Cullen Cloudy Bay
Marlborough Margaret River Eden Valley Coonawarra Central Otago Clare Valley
Mt. Difficulty-->Central Otago Grosset-->Clare Valley Majella-->Coonawarra Henschke-->Eden Valley Cullen-->Margaret River Cloudy Bay-->Marlborough
Who produces “Astralis”?
- Torbreck
- Cullen
- Parker Estate
- Yalumba
- Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills
What is fermented in order to distill Demerara rum?
- Sugarcane juice
- Molasses
- Potatoes
- Rye
- Beets
Molasses
In beer brewing, what is the wort?
- a flower added after mashing for flavor and bitterness
- a sugar-rich liquid extracted from the mashing process
- barley steeped in water to promote germination
- the roasted malt prior to the mashing process
Wort: A sugar-rich liquid extracted from the mashing process
Place the following Cognac subregions in descending order of quality:
a. Borderies
b. Fins Bois
c. Grande Champagne
d. Bons Bois
e. Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroirs
f. Petite Champagne
Grande Champagne Petite Champagne Borderies Fins Bois Bons Bois Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroirs
What is the main flavor of these liqueurs?
Midori Pernod Tia Maria Licor 43 Strega Chambord Cynar Kummel
Midori-->Melon Pernod-->Anise Tia Maria-->Coffee Licor 43-->Vanilla Strega-->Saffron Chambord-->Raspberry Cynar-->Artichoke Kummel-->Caraway Seed
Which of the following types of alcoholic beverage uniquely undergoes Multiple Parallel Fermentation?
- Sake
- Lambic Beer
- Pomace Spirit
- Brandy
- Lager Beer
Sake
T/F: Irish Whiskey is usually distilled twice.
False
Which of the following is the scientific name for koji-kin?
- Aspergillus oryzae
- Saccharomyces carlsbergensis
- Brettanomyces bruxellensis
- Agave angustifolia
- Saccharomyces cerevisae
Aspergillus oryzae
What is the general term for pomace spirit in France?
Marc
What is the original country of origin for the following liqueurs/spirits?
Genever Boonekamp Averna Ouzo Midori Pisco Benedictine Demerara Rum Amarula Cachaca
Genever: Holland Boonekamp: Germany Averna: Italy Ouzo: Greece Midori: Japan Pisco: Peru Benedictine: France Demerara Rum: Guyana Amarula: South Africa Cachaca: Brazil
At the minimum, how much of the rice grain remains after polishing for Junmai Ginjo Sake?
- 70%
- 60%
- 50%
- 35%
60%
Tequila aged for sixty days to one year in cask may be labeled __________.
Reposado
Calvados _____ AOP requires a minimum 30% perry and three years in cask prior to release.
Domfrontais
On what French island in the Caribbean is AOP rhum agricole produced?
- Martinique
- Barbados
- Jamaica
- Guadeloupe
Martinique
In what regions are these distillers found?
Oban Highland Park Glenfiddich Talisker Springbank Ardbeg Auchentoshan
Oban: Highlands Highland Park: Isle of Orkney Glenfiddich: Speyside Talisker: Isle of Skye Springbank: Campbellton Ardbeg: Islay Auchentoshan: Lowlands
Where is Château Lafite-Rothschild located?
- Margaux
- Pauillac
- St-Julien
- Graves
- Sauternes
Pauillac
Which of the following appellations is not located within the Médoc?
- Pauillac
- St-Julien
- Pomerol
- Listrac
- Margaux
Pomerol
Which of the following appellations produces dry white wines?
- Sauternes
- Loupiac
- Pomerol
- Médoc
- Entre-Deux-Mers
Entre-Deux-Mers
Which of the following appellations is located within Graves?
- Pessac-Léognan
- St-Emilion
- Margaux
- Cornas
- St-Estèphe
Pessac-Leognan
Which of the following styles of wine is produced as Haut-Médoc AOP?
- dry whites
- sweet whites
- dry reds
- sparkling whites
- rosés
Dry reds
Which of the following first growths is not located in the Haut-Médoc?
- Château Margaux
- Château Haut-Brion
- Château Latour
- Château Lafite-Rothschild
- Château Mouton-Rothschild
Chateau Haut-Brion
How many châteaux are currently ranked as “premier cru classé A” in St-Émilion?
- 1
- 13
- 4
- 57
- 2
4
Cheval Blanc
Angelus
Ausone
Pavie
he Cru Classé properties of Graves are located in which of the following subappellations?
- Graves de Vayres
- Pessac-Léognan
- St-Julien
- Cérons
- Graves Supérieur
Pessac-Leognan
What is Cérons?
- a sweet white wine appellation in southern Graves
- a commune of the Médoc
- a satellite of St-Émilion
- a subappellation of Côtes de Bordeaux
- a dry white wine appellation in Graves
A sweet white wine appellation in southern Graves
Which of the following grapes is not included in the Bordeaux AOP encépagement?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Syrah
Syrah
What is Bouchet?
- a commune in Côtes de Bordeaux
- a subappellation of the Médoc
- a synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Right Bank
- a village in Margaux
- a blending grape in Sauternes
A synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Right Bank
How was Château Cos d’Estournel ranked in the 1855 Médoc Classification?
- 1er Cru
- 2ème Cru
- 3ème Cru
- 4ème Cru
- 5ème Cru
2eme Cru
Which of the following is not a satellite appellation of St-Émilion?
- St-Georges
- Montagne
- Francs
- Puisseguin
- Lussac
Francs
Where can boulbenes soil be found?
- Graves
- Pomerol
- Bourg
- St-Estèphe
- St-Émilion
Graves
What Château was ranked as “Premier Cru Supérieur” in 1855?
- Château Ausone
- Château Margaux
- Château Petrus
- Château d’Yquem
- Château Latour
Chateau d’Yquem
What is the appellation of Château Lafleur?
- St-Émilion
- Sauternes
- Pauillac
- Pomerol
- Graves
Pomerol
What does “St-Émilion Grand Cru” indicate on a label?
- the château is located in the côtes of St-Émilion
- the estate was classified as grand cru classé in 1955
- the estate was upgraded to grand cru classé in 2006
- the wine is from a delimited region within the larger appellation
- the wine is required to show a higher minimum alcohol than St-Émilion
The wine is required to show a higher minimum alcohol than St-Emilion
Which of the following villages is located in the Côte de Nuits?
- Chablis
- Meursault
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Irancy
Gevrey-Chambertin
Which of the following Grand Cru vineyards is located in Vosne-Romanée?
- Chambertin
- Montrachet
- La Tâche
- Corton
- Bonnes Mares
La Tache
Which of the following appellations is not located in the Côte Chalonnaise?
- Mercurey
- Bouzeron
- Givry
- Rully
- Aloxe-Corton
Aloxe-Corton
Where is Pouilly-Fuisse?
- Côte de Nuits
- Chablis
- Mâconnais
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Beaujolais
Maconnais
Which of the following is not a Chablis Grand Cru?
- Les Clos
- Clos des Tart
- Vaudésir
- Valmur
- Bougros
Clos des Tart
Which of the following villages does not have any grand cru vineyards?
- Meursault
- Chassagne-Montrachet
- Morey-St-Denis
- Flagey-Echézeaux
- Chambolle-Musigny
Meursault
Where is Maranges?
- Côte de Beaune
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Mâconnais
- Beaujolais
Cote de Beaune
T/F: All grand cru wines from the Côte de Nuits are red.
False–Musigny
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet is located within which of the following villages?
- Chassagne-Montrachet
- Meursault
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Savigny-lès-Beaune
- Aloxe-Corton
Puligny-Montrachet
T/F: Mazoyères-Chambertin is a climat of the grand cru Charmes-Chambertin.
True
Which of the following vineyards is an important premier cru in Meursault?
- Clos de la Roche
- les Serpentières
- les Perrières
- Clos Napoléon
- Les St-Georges
Les Perrieres
______ is the largest grand cru in Burgundy.
Corton
The Grand Cru Bonnes Mares is shared between Chambolle-Musigny and one other commune. What is it?
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Vosne-Romanée
- Fixin
- Nuits-St-Georges
- Morey-St-Denis
Morey-St-Denis
T/F: Clos des Lambrays is a monopole of Mommessin.
False
Bouzeron AOP produces wines from the _______ grape.
Aligote
T/F: Orvieto DOC is located within the Marches.
False
T/F: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines are produced from the Prugnolo Gentile clone of Sangiovese.
False
In which of the following regions is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located?
- Sardinia
- Calabria
- Apulia
- Sicily
- Tuscany
Sicily
What is the main grape of Chianti Classico?
- Aglianico
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Canaiolo Nero
- Sangiovese
- Sagrantino
Sangiovese
In which of the following DOC zones does the Super-Tuscan Sassicaia have its own subappellation?
- Pomino
- Bolgheri
- Aglianico del Vulture
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Rosso Piceno
Bolgheri
What white grape in the Marches received two DOCG zones for Riserva wines in 2009?
Verdicchio
What is the principal red grape of Taurasi DOCG?
- Nebbiolo
- Sangiovese
- Aglianico
- Piedrosso
- Negroamaro
Aglianico
What is the only white wine DOCG of Tuscany?
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
- Carmignano
- Morellino di Scansano
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Which of the following DOCG zones is located within Campania?
- Fiano di Avellino
- Chianti Classico
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Vermentino di Gallura
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Fiano di Avellino
Which of the following regions does not contain any DOCG zones?
- Marches
- Umbria
- Campania
- Tuscany
- Calabria
Calabria
T/F: Brunello di Montalcino wines must be aged for a minimum of two years in cask and six months in bottle. They may not be released before January 1 of the sixth year following the harvest.
False
Which of the following DOCG zones is not located in the Marches?
- Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva
- Conero Rosso Riserva
- Torgiano Rosso Riserva
- Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
Torgiano Rosso Riserva
__________is the sole DOCG zone in Basilicata.
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Where is Primitivo di Manduria DOC?
- Calabria
- Abruzzo
- Apulia
- Basilicata
- Molise
Apulia
Match the grape varietal to the most appropriate appellation.
Grechetto Sangiovese Negroamaro Malvasia Montepulciano
Frascati Salice Salentino Conero Rosso Riserva Morellino di Scansano Orvieto
Frascati--->Malvasia Salice Salentino-->Negroamaro Conero Rosso Riserva-->Montepulciano Morellino di Scansano-->Sangiovese Orvieto-->Grechetto
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG wines?
- 70%
- 75%
- 80%
- 85%
- 90%
80%
Which of the following grapes comprises the majority of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blends?
- Frappato
- Sangiovese
- Gaglioppo
- Negroamaro
- Nero d’Avola
Nero d’Avola
Match the DOCG zone to the region.
Cesanese del Piglio Carmignano Conero Rosso Riserva Greco di Tufa Sagrantino di Montefalco
Campania Marches Umbria Latium Tuscany
Cesanese del Piglio-->Latium Carmignano-->Tuscany Conero Rosso Riserva-->Marches Greco di Tufa-->Campania Sagrantino di Montefalco-->Umbria
Cannonau is a synonym for what grape varietal?
- Sangiovese
- Grenache
- Vermentino
- Aglianico
- Trebbiano
Grenache
Red dessert wines are produced in the _______ DOCG of Tuscany.
Elba Aleatico Passito
Traditionally, Vin Santo is aged in _________ barrels.
Caratelli
Which of the following Super Tuscan wines is produced from 100% Sangiovese?
- Tignanello
- Ornellaia
- Sassicaia
- Le Pergola Torte
- Paleo Rosso
Le Pergola Torte
Champagne vineyards are best characterized by which of the following soil types?
- sand
- basalt
- gravel
- clay
- chalk
Chalk
What is the dosage?
- An addition of sugar and wine that determines the wine’s final sweetness
- An addition of sugar, yeast, and wine that will ignite the secondary fermentation
- An addition of sugar to the must to create a higher alcohol content in the base wine
- An addition of red wine to white wine to create rosé
An addition of sugar and wine that determines the wine’s final sweetness
T/F: Pupitres have largely been replaced by the mechanized gyropalettes for use in the process of remuage.
True
What is the most southerly region in Champagne?
- Montagne de Reims
- The Aube
- Côte des Blancs
- Côte de Sézanne
- Vallée de la Marne
The Aube
What does “RM” indicate on a Champagne bottle?
- The wine was purchased, relabeled, and sold under a buyer’s own brand
- The wine was produced by a grower-producer
- The wine was produced from purchased grapes
- The wine was produced by a grower, but vinified by a co-operative
- The wine was produced by a co-operative
The wine was produced by a grower-producer
Which of the following methods involves a single fermentation that begins in tank but concludes in the bottle?
- Méthode Traditionnelle
- Méthode Ancestrale
- Russian Continuous Method
- Méthode Champenoise
- Charmat Process
Methode Ancestrale
What grape accounts for the largest acreage in Champagne?
- Pinot Meunier
- Pinot Meslier
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
By what method are Bugey Cerdon AOP wines produced?
- Continuous Method
- Carbonation
- Méthode Ancestrale
- Cuve Close
- Méthode Traditionnelle
Methode Ancestrale
Where is the village of Ambonnay?
- Montagne de Reims
- The Aube
- Côte de Sézanne
- Vallée de la Marne
- Côte des Blancs
Montagne de Reims
For which of the following bottle sizes is the Transvasage Method permitted in Champagne?
- 375 ml
- 187 ml
- Jeroboam
- Magnum
- 750 ml
187ml
Rosé de Riceys AOP wines are produced in which of the following regions?
- Vallée de la Marne
- Montagne de Reims
- Côte des Bars
- Côte des Blancs
- Côte de Sézanne
Cote des Bars
________ is the release of older vintages of base wine for use in assemblage.
Deblocage
Which of the following regions does not produce an AOP Crémant wine?
- Bordeaux
- Loire Valley
- Alsace
- Jura
- Provence
Provence
A maximum ________ percent of a year’s total harvest may be sold as vintage Champagne.
80%
What is the current legal residual sugar range for Extra Dry Champagne?
- 17-32 grams per liter
- 12-17 grams per liter
- 17-35 grams per liter
- 0-15 grams per liter
- 12-20 grams per liter
12-17g/l
What is vin de cuvée?
- A prestige cuvée, the epitome of a house’s production
- The base wine after assemblage
- The first 2,050 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes
- The following 500 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes
- A white must quickly extracted from red grapes
The first 2,050 liters to be extracted from 4,000 kg of grapes
Which of the following training methods is not permitted in Champagne?
- Chablis
- Cordon de Royat
- Gobelet
- Vallée de la Marne
- Guyot
Gobelet
What style of fortified wine relies on heat and oxidation to develop its particular character?
- Port
- Sherry
- Madeira
- Marsala
Madeira
What is the traditional barrel used for aging and shipping Port wines?
- Pipe
- Demimuid
- Foudre
- Barrica
- Butt
Pipe
What is the name of the system of fractional blending used in Sherry production?
- Solera
- Sobretablas
- Añada
- Cabeceo
- Canteiro
Solera
T/F: Vintage Port is considered a type of Ruby Port.
True
List the styles of Madeira in order from driest to sweetest.
Sercial
Verdelho
Boal
Malmsey
When are Port wines fortified?
- Before Fermentation
- During Fermentation
- After Fermentation
During Fermentation
Where is the Marsala DOC?
- Sardinia
- Basilicata
- Campania
- Sicily
- Tuscany
Sicily
What is the preferred soil type for Sherry?
- Albariza
- Barros
- Schist
- Arenas
- Basalt
Albariza
Which of the following is the most widely cultivated grape on Madeira?
- Verdelho
- Sercial
- Tinta Negra
- Malvasia
- Terrantez
Tinta Negra
What vin de liqueur is produced in Champagne?
- Pineau des Charentes (your response)
- Macvin du Jura
- Floc de Gascogne
- Ratafia
Ratafia
How long is Frasqueira Madeira aged in cask before bottling?
- A minimum 5 years
- A minimum 10 years
- A minimum 15 years
- A minimum 20 years
A minimum 20 years
Which of the following styles of generoso Sherry has the lowest alcohol content?
- Oloroso
- Amontillado
- Fino
- Manzanilla Fina
- Manzanilla Pasada
Manzanilla Fina
What is a Colheita Port?
- A vintage-dated Ruby with a minimum 2 years in cask
- A vintage-dated Ruby with 4 to 6 years in cask
- A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 5 years in cask
- A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 7 years in cask
- A Vintage Port from a single quinta
A vintage-dated Tawny with a minimum 7 years in cask
T/F: The highest quality Madeira wines are heated by the Estufagem process.
False
What do the Portuguese call the fortifying spirit used in Port production?
- Mistela
- Beneficio
- Mitad y Mitad
- Aguardente
- Vinho da Torno
Aguardente
Which of the following grapes is not a preferred red varietal for Porto wines?
- Tinta Francesa
- Touriga Nacional
- Bastardo
- Tinta Barroca
- Folgasão
Folgasao
Which of the following styles of Sherry does not undergo any biological aging?
- Fino
- Oloroso
- Amontillado
- Manzanilla
- Palo Cortado
Oloroso
Which of the following Marsala styles permits the addition of mosto cotto to color and sweeten the final wine?
- Oro
- Ambra
- Vergine
- Rubino
Ambra
Which of the following is a grape crossing developed in Germany?
- Riesling
- Blaufränkisch
- Müller-Thurgau
- Petite Arvine
- Spätburgunder
Muller-Thurgau
Which of the following vineyards is located in Bernkastel, and is renowned for its legendary curative properties?
- Jesuitengarten
- Hasensprung
- Hölle
- Doctor
- Achleiten
Doctor
T/F: Prädikatswein is classified according to the amount of residual sugar in the wine.
False
Which of the following is not a region of Austria?
- Wachau
- Burgenland
- Rheingau
- Steiermark
- Weinviertel
Rheingau
Which of the following wine styles indicates a dry VDP Grosse Lage wine?
- Liebfraumilch
- Classic
- Selection
- Grosses Gewächs
- Trocken
Grosses Gewachs
What is a German synonym for Pinot Noir?
- St. Laurent
- Grauburgunder
- Weißburgunder
- Blaufränkisch
- Spätburgunder
Spatburgunder
___________ is the most planted white grape in Austria.
Gruner Veltliner
In which anbaugebiet is the village of Piesport located?
- Mosel
- Pfalz
- Rheingau
- Rheinhessen
- Ahr
Mosel
Dôle wines are blends of Pinot Noir and ________.
Gamey
A _______ is a squat, flask-shaped bottle traditionally used in Franken.
Bocksbeutel
_______is a category of ripeness in the Wachau, for wines harvested at a minimum must weight of 19° KMW–the equivalent of Spätlese.
Smaragd
What river flows through the Sachsen anbaugebiet?
- Mosel
- Rhine
- Nahe
- Elbe
- Main
Elbe
T/F: Hermannshöhle in Oberhausen is a famous monopole vineyard of Dönnhoff.
False
T/F: Steinberg is a famous walled vineyard in the Rheingau.
True
Match the grape with its appropriate synonym.
Chasselas Silvaner Blaufrankisch Chardonnay Pinot Blanc
Morillon Weisburgunder Lemberger Dorin Johannisberg
Chasselas: Dorin Silvaner: Johannisberg Blaufrankisch: Lemberger Chardonnay: Morillon Pinot Blanc: Weisbergunder
T/F: Weinviertel, Kamptal, Kremstal, and Wachau are DAC zones within Niederösterreich.
False
Which of the following bereiche is not located within the Mosel?
- Moseltor
- Bernkastel
- Burg Cochem
- Ruwertal
- Meißen
Meißen
Which of the following criteria is not required for Grosses Gewächs wines?
- maximum yield of 50 hl/ha
- minimum alcohol of 12.2%
- grapes must be hand-harvested from a single vineyard
- the wines must be legally considered trocken
- minimum must weight equivalent to spätlese
Minimum alcohol of 12.2%
T/F: The Wachau is characterized by loess and gföhler, or gneiss, soils, with some alluvial sand in the lower vineyards near the Danube.
True
T/F: The Greek PDO category includes both OPAP and OPE appellations.
True
Where is Naoussa?
- Armenia
- Romania
- Turkey
- Bulgaria
- Greece
Greece
Which of the following countries borders Friuli in Italy?
- Romania
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
Slovenia
T/F: Aszú is a Hungarian term for botrytis-affected grapes.
True
What is the principal white grape of Santorini PDO wines?
- Agiorgitiko
- Assyrtiko
- Debina
- Xinomavro
- Moschofilero
Assyrtiko
Which of the following wine styles is protected by a Traditional Appellation in Greece?
- Mavrodaphne of Patras
- Muscat of Rio Patras
- Slopes de Meliton
- Retsina
- Muscat of Samos
Retsina
T/F: The wines of Nemea are produced from the Agiorgitiko grape.
True
What is the minimum residual sugar allowed for Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
- 90 grams per liter
- 120 grams per liter
- 150 grams per liter
- 180 grams per liter
- 250 grams per liter
120 g/l
T/F: Wines produced in Saumur may be bottled under the Anjou appellation.
True
Which of the following appellations is located in the Central Vineyards?
- Coteaux du Loir
- Saumur
- Menetou-Salon
- Côtes du Forez
- Montlouis-sur-Loire
Menetou-Salon
What is the dominant soil type of Vouvray?
- varennes
- tuffeau
- boulbenes
- granite
- marl
Tuffeau
What is the grape of Pouilly-sur-Loire?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chasselas
- Chenin Blanc
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Arbois
Chasselas
What grape defines the appellation?
Pouilly-Fume Bourgueil Corteaux du Layon Cour-Cheverny Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
Pouilly-Fume: Sauvignon blanc Bourgueil: Cabernet franc Corteaux du Layon: Chenin blanc Cour-Cheverny: Romorantin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine: Melon de Bourgogne
Which of the following appellations is within the Anjou region?
- Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine
- Savennières
- Vouvray
- Chinon
- Sancerre
Savennieres
Which of the following appellations is a sweet wine appellation within Coteaux du Layon?
- La Roche aux Moines
- Clos de Coulée des Serrant
- Bourgueil
- Jasnières
- Quarts du Chaume
Quarts du Chaume
Which of the following appellations does not produce white wines?
- Vouvray
- Muscadet
- Chinon
- St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
- Coteaux de l’Aubance
St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Match the appellation to the most appropriate region.
Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu Bonnezeaux Coteaux du Loir Orleans-Clery St. Pourcain
Central Vineyards Allier (Central France) Anjou Pay Nantais Touraine
Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu: Pay Nantais
Bonnezeaux: Anjou
Coteaux du Loir: Touraine
Orleans-Clery: Central Vineyards
St. Pourcain: Allier
Which of the following conditions is not required for Muscadet to be labeled “sur lie”?
- the wine must originate from one of Muscadet’s three sub-appellations
- the wine is bottled directly off its fine lees without filtering
- the wine is bottled between March 1 and November 30 of the year following the harvest
- the wine must be sourced from vineyards planted in schist soils
The wine must be sourced from vineyards planted in schist soils
Which of the following appellations does not produce white wines from Chenin Blanc?
- Coteaux de l’Aubance
- Savennières
- La Roche aux Moines
- Coteaux du Giennois
- Jasnières
Coteaux du Giennois
What is the grape of Quincy AOP?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
- Malbec
- Gamay
Sauvignon Blanc
Where is Valençay?
- Anjou
- Pays Nantais
- Touraine
- Central Vineyards
- Saumur
Touraine
Which of the following is NOT considered a subzone of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOP?
- Clisson
- Oisly
- Le Pallet
- Gorges
Oisly
T/F: The white wines of Cheverny are mostly comprised of Sauvignon Blanc.
True
What grape is responsible for the red wines of Menetou-Salon?
Pinot Noir
Which of the following producers owns the Clos de Coulée des Serrant vineyard?
- Domaine des Baumard
- Château de Chamboureau
- Didier Dagueneau
- Nicolas Joly
- Clos Roche Blanche
Nicolas Joly
T/F: Chenin Blanc is the only grape allowed in the production of Vouvray.
False
Which of the following appellations is not located in the Central Vineyards?
- Coteaux du Giennois
- Orléans
- Coteaux du Vendômois
- Pouilly-sur-Loire
- Reuilly
Corteaux du Vendomois
At what maximum percentage may Cabernet Sauvignon be added to Bourgueil?
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
- 50%
10%
T/F: Gros Plant is a synonym for Folle Blanche.
True
What is the predominant grape in Saumur blanc?
Chenin Blanc
Which of the following is a major soil type in Sancerre?
- Varennes
- Tuffeau
- Galets
- Gore
- Terres Blanches
Terres Blanches
T/F: Only red wines may be produced as Anjou-Villages.
True
Pineau de la Loire is a synonym for the _______ grape.
Chenin Blanc
What is the maximum alcohol content for Muscadet?
- 10%
- 11.5%
- 12%
- 13.5%
- 14.5%
12%
T/F: The Nebbiolo grape generally produces wines that are high in acidity and low in tannin.
False
What is Italy’s most important DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines?
- Recioto di Gambellara
- Franciacorta
- Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
- Moscato d’Asti
- Asti
Franciacorta
Match the DOCG zone to the appropriate region.
Ramandolo Recioto della Valpolicella Albana di Romagna Valtellina Superiore Barolo
Veneto Emilia-Romagna Piedmont Friuli Lombardy
Ramandolo: Friuli
Recioto della Valpolicella: Veneto
Albana di Romagna: Emilia-Romagna
Valtellina Superiore: Lombardy
Barolo: Piedmont
What is the principal grape of Amarone?
- Barbera
- Nebbiolo
- Corvina
- Molinara
- Verduzzo Gialla
Corvina
Neive and Treiso are two important communes of the _______ DOCG.
Barbaresco
Which of the following DOCG zones is not located within Piedmont?
- Barolo
- Barbaresco
- Moscato d’Asti
- Recioto di Soave
- Gavi
Recioto di Soave
T/F: The red grape Schiava is cultivated in Trentino-Alto Adige.
True
T/F: Garganega is the dominant grape of Soave DOC.
True
For how long must Amarone Riserva be aged prior to release?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Four years
- Five years
4 years
What is the most important white grape in Liguria?
- Pigato
- Pignolo
- Verduzzo Gialla
- Moscato
- Cortese
Pigato
What was the first white wine to receive DOCG status in Italy?
Albana di Romagna
Which of the following is not a commune of Barolo?
- La Morra
- Serralunga d’Alba
- Sassella
- Castiglione Falletto
- Monforte d’Alba
Sassella
T/F: Vintage-dated Riserva Franciacorta is aged for a minimum thirty months on the lees.
False
Match the grape to the most appropriate appellation.
Corvina Garganega Arneis Pinot Nero Verduzzo Gialla
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Bardolino Superiore Roero Recioto di Gambellara Ramandolo
Pinot Nero: Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
Corvina: Bardolino Superiore
Arneis: Roero
Garganega: Recioto di Gambellara
Verduzzo Gialla: Ramandolo
Which of the following terms does not indicate a wine produced from dried grapes?
- Recioto
- Passito
- Sforzato
- Chinato
Chinato
What region contains the DOC zone Collio Goriziano?
- Veneto
- Friuli
- Piedmont
- Lombardy
- Liguria
Friuli
What is the generally considered to be the best cru in the village of Barolo?
Cannubi
Which of the following is not a synonym for Nebbiolo?
- Spanna
- Ormeasco
- Chiavennasca
- Picotendro
Ormeasco
Wines labeled Valpolicella have been refermented with the previously fermented but unpressed skins of Amarone and Recioto grapes.
Ripasso
Which of the following DOC zones is not located in Piedmont?
- Carema
- Sizzano
- Colli di Luna
- Lessona
- Langhe
Colli di Luna
What DOCG in Piedmont produces generally sweet, sparkling red wines?
Brachetto d’Acqui
T/F: Touriga Nacional is the most widely grown grape in Portugal.
False
In which of the following DOP zones are the Alvarinho, Trajadura, and Loureiro grapes commonly encountered?
- Pico
- Palmela
- Bucelas
- Bairrada
- Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde
T/F: Baga is usually the dominant white varietal in the traditional wines of Bairrada.
False
Which of the following DOP regions produces fortified wines from Moscatel?
- DoTejo
- Setúbal
- Bairrada
- Alentejo
- Bucelas
Setubal
What is a casta?
- a wine cellar
- a reserve designation for DOP wines
- an oak barrel
- a grape varietal
- a traditional ship used for transporting port
Grape varietal
Which region of Portugal is famous for the production of Port?
- Minho
- Madeira
- Tejo
- Dão
- The Douro Valley
Douro Valley
Which of the following is a Portuguese synonym for the Tempranillo grape?
- Touriga Nacional
- Alfrocheiro
- Trincadeira
- Aragonez
- Ramisco
Aragonez
T/F: The Dão DOP is located within the larger Duriense IGP.
False
Which of the following types of appellation has been eliminated in Portugal?
- DOP
- IGP
- DOC
- IPR
- IG
IRP
What is the preferred soil type for Port?
- schist
- granite
- barros
- sand
- albariza
Schist
Place the following IGP zones in order from north to south.
Tejo Algarve Duriense Terras do Dao Transmontano
Transmontano Duriense Terras do Dao Tejo Algarve
Where is Alta Estremadura?
- Lisboa
- Alentejano
- Tejo
- Beira Atlântico
- Algarve
Lisboa
What is the minimum combined percentage of Castelão and Preto Martinho required for Carcavelos DOP wines?
- 50%
- 66.7%
- 75%
- 85%
- 100%
75%
Ramisco, planted on its own rootstock, is the dominant red grape in the _________ DOP.
Colares
T/F: White, red, rosado, and sparkling wines may be released as Douro DOP.
True
T/F: Moscatel must comprise a minimum 67% of wines labeled “Moscatel de Setúbal”.
False
What is the most planted red grape in DoTejo?
- Aragonez
- Trincadeira
- Touriga Nacional
- Fernão Pires
- Castelão
Castelao
What is Enforcado?
- A traditional pergola training system used in Vinho Verde
- A white grape constituting a minimum 15% of Dão Nobre Branco wines
- A secondary soil type of Colares
- A heating process used in the production of Madeira
- A subregion of Trás-os-Montes
A traditional pergola training system used in Vinho Verde
Which of the following is not a subregion of Alentejo?
- Portalegre
- Encostas de Aire
- Évora
- Granja Amareleja
- Borba
Encostas de Aire
How long must a red Dão Nobre Garrafeira wine be aged prior to release?
- 30 months (including a minimum 12 months in bottle)
- 3 years
- 42 months
- 48 months (including a minimum 18 months in bottle)
- 5 years
48 months (including a minimum 18 months in bottle)
The “pudding stones” of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are called ______
Galetes / Galettes
Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel?
- Beaumes du Venise
- Hermitage
- Rivesaltes
- Montravel
- Pierrevert
Rivesaltes
What is the grape of Condrieu?
- Marsanne
- Roussanne
- Syrah
- Aligoté
- Viognier
Viognier
Match the appellation to the appropriate grape varietal.
Bandol Hermitage Chateau Grillet Madiran Banyuls
Viognier Syrah Mourvedre Tannat Grenache
Bandol: Mourvedre Hermitage: Syrah Chateau Grillet: Viognier Madiran: Tannat Banyuls: Grenache
In what appellation of Southwestern France is Malbec a major grape?
- Cahors
- Madiran
- Vacqueyras
- St-Péray
- Rivesaltes
Cahors
Which of the following appellations produces exclusively red wines from 100% Syrah?
- Condrieu
- Côte-Rôtie
- Cornas
- Gigondas
- Malepère
Cornas
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache mandated for Vacqueyras AOP red wines?
- 75%
- 40%
- 50%
- 90%
- 80%
50%
The _______ wind is a notable climactic force in both the northern and southern Rhône Valley.
Mistral
Viognier may be co-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie at what maximum percentage?
- 5%
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
20%
Which of the following appellations does not produce sweet white wines?
- Haut-Montravel
- Monbazillac
- Loupiac
- Montravel
- Saussignac
Montravel
Rasteau wines may be _______, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.
Rancio
Which of the following communes produces sparkling wines by méthode ancestrale?
- Gaillac
- Irouléguy
- Béarn-Bellocq
- Lirac
- Coteax Varois
Gaillac
T/F: Bandol is a red wine-only appellation with a mandatory minimum 50% Mourvèdre.
False
Match the appellation to the appropriate region.
Patrimonio St-Joseph Minervois Bellet Vacqueyras
Languedoc Provence Corsica Northern Rhone Southern Rhone
Patrimonio: Corsica St-Joseph: Northern Rhone Minervois: Languedoc Bellet: Provence Vacqueyras: Southern Rhone
T/F: Rivesaltes “Hors d’Age” wines are aged for a minimum of 5 years.
True
Which of the following appellations is not in the Languedoc?
- Muscat de Mireval
- Muscat de Frontignan
- Muscat du Cap Corse
- Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois
- Muscat de Lunel
Muscat du Cap Corse
Which of the following appellations is located in Corsica?
- Béarn-Bellocq
- Ajaccio
- Ventoux
- Faugéres
- Pécharmant
Ajaccio
Which of the following grapes is not authorized for use in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
- Counoise
- Muscardin
- Vaccarèse
- Carignan
- Clairette
Carignan
What is Steen?
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Crouchen Blanc
- Colombard
- Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
What is the most planted varietal in South Africa?
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinotage
- Colombard
- Cabernet Franc
Chenin Blanc
T/F: Most of South Africa’s wine regions are located in the Northern Cape.
False
T/F: The Boberg region produces dry table wines from the Paarl and Tulbagh districts.
False
T/F: Certified Wines of Origin must contain 85% of the stated cultivar and vintage.
True
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and what other grape?
- Syrah
- Counoise
- Cinsault
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
Cinsault
Where is Stellenbosch?
- Olifants River Region
- Boberg
- Klein Karoo
- Breede River Valley
- Coastal Region
Coastal Region
Where is Constantia?
- Coastal Region
- Breede River Valley
- Klein Karoo
- Overberg
- Olifants River Region
Coastal Region
Which of the following is not a geographical area of wine production in South Africa?
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Western Cape
- Southern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Northern Cape
Southern Cape
What is the southernmost district in South Africa?
- Cape Agulhas
- Walker Bay
- Cape Point
- Constantia
- Plettenberg Bay
Cape Agulhas
Which of the following grapes is traditionally preferred for the production of Vin de Constance?
- Muscat de Frontignan
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Hanepoot
Muscat de Frontignan
What is the most planted red grape in Stellenbosch?
- Pinotage
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pontac
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is Cap Classique?
- Sherry-style Fortified Wine
- Port-style Fortified Wine
- Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
- Another name for WO certification
- A consortium of Constantia producers
Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
In 1685, Governor Simon van der Stel founded the ________ estate, which would later become famous throughout Europe.
Constantia
What is the Cape Doctor?
- A synonym for Colombard, a grape known for high yields
- Warwick Estate’s single vineyard Bordeaux-style blend
- A title for a South African Master of Wine
- A fierce southeasterly wind that inhibits fungal disease
- A mixture used to combat the perennial threat of powdery mildew
A fierce southeasterly wind that inhibits fungal disease
What unique grape provides Salta’s most distinctive white wines?
- Chardonnay
- Cereza
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Torrontés
- Sémillon
Torrontes
Where is Colchagua?
- Aconcagua, Chile
- Rapel Valley, Chile
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Salta, Argentina
- Maipo Valley, Chile
Rapel Valley, Chile
T/F: Casablanca is a coastal subregion within the Aconcagua DO.
True
What Argentinean province produces a majority of the country’s wine?
- Mendoza
- Salta
- San Juan
- Río Negro
- Catamarca
Mendoza
T/F: San Juan is located in Patagonia.
False
T/F: The majority of Chilean wine is red.
True
T/F: Carmenère is the most planted grape in the Maipo Valley.
False
Which of the following is considered a classic region for Malbec?
- Mendoza
- Maipo Valley
- Salta
- Aconcagua
- Atacama
Mendoza
Where is the Maipo Valley?
- Central Valley, Chile
- Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- la Rioja, Argentina
- Aconcagua, Chile
- Mendoza, Argentina
Central Valley, Chile
What is the most planted grape in Chile?
- Torrontés
- Malbec
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carmenère
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where is the Uco Valley?
- San Juan
- Rapel Valley
- Casablanca
- Salta
- Mendoza
Mendoza
Where is Cafayate?
- Salta
- Catamarca
- Mendoza
- la Rioja
- Río Negro
Salta
Which of the following regions is not located within Chile’s Central Valley DO?
- Maipo Valley
- Rapel Valley
- Maule Valley
- Curicó
- Itata
Itata
T/F: Vale do Vinhedos was the first appellation in Brazil to receive Origin Indication status.
True
T/F: In the past, Carmenère was incorrectly identified in Chile as Cabernet Sauvignon.
False
What is the principal white grape of Rueda?
- Palomino
- Verdejo
- Viura
- Albariño
- Xarel-lo
Verdejo
What is the appellation of Vega Sicilia?
- Priorat
- Rioja
- Ribera del Duero
- Bierzo
- La Mancha
Ribera del Duero
T/F: All Cava DO wines are produced by the traditional method.
True
Which of the following categories requires the most aging prior to release?
- Crianza
- Añejo
- Viejo
- Vino Joven
- Gran Reserva
Gran Reserva
______ is the principal red grape of Rioja.
Tempranillo
T/F: Ribera del Duero wines may be red, white, or rosado.
False
What are the two DOCa regions in Spain?
- Rioja and Priorat
- Rioja and Ribera del Duero
- Rioja and Jerez
- Ribera del Duero and Bierzo
- Ribera del Duero and Jerez
Rioja and Priorat
What is the dominant white grape of Rías Baixas?
- Verdejo
- Albariño
- Macabéo
- Paralleda
- Garnacha Blanca
Albarino
T/F: Traditionally, Rioja wines are aged in American oak casks.
True
What region produces the majority of Cava DO wines?
- Navarra
- Valdeorras
- Penedès
- Ribera del Guadiana
- Rueda
Penedes
The Islands are located near the north African coast, and contain 10 Spanish DO zones.
Canary
What region is characterized by llicorella soils?
- Toro
- Rioja
- La Mancha
- Ribera del Duero
- Priorat
Priorat
How long must red Rioja Reserva be aged prior to release?
- Two years total, with one year in cask
- Three years total, with one year in cask
- Three years total, with two years in cask
- Four years total, with two years in cask
- Five years total, with two years in cask
Three years total, with one year in cask
What is the appellation of Clos Mogador?
- Bierzo
- Priorat
- Toro
- Rioja
- Ribera del Duero
Priorat
Match the grape to the most appropriate appellation.
Cencibel Mencia Pedro Ximenez Bobal Monastrell
Bierzo Utiel-Requena Valdepenas Jumilla Montilla-Moriles
Cencibel: Valdepenas
Mencia: Bierzo
PX: Montilla-Moriles
Bobal: Utiel-Requena
Monastrell: Jumilla
Albarizas, Barros, and ______ are the three principal soils of the Jerez DO.
Arenas
Match the grape to its appropriate synonym.
Palomino Tempranillo Viura Monastrell Mazuelo
Macabeo Carignan Listan Cencibel Mourvedre
Palomino: Listan
Tempranillo: Cencibel
Viura: Macabeo
Monastrell: Mourvedre
Mazuelo: Carignan
______wines are macerated and fermented with twice the normal amount of skins and pulp.
Doble Pasta
Where is Anderson Valley AVA located?
- Mendocino County
- Monterey County
- Napa County
- San Luis Obispo County (your response)
- Sonoma County
Mendocino County
What sub-AVA within Napa Valley enjoys the coolest climate?
- Rutherford
- Howell Mountain
- Carneros
- Calistoga
- Oakville
Carneros
T/F: Santa Ynez Valley is located within the North Coast AVA.
False
T/F: The Sonoma Coast AVA is renowned for its old-vine Zinfandel wines.
False
Which of the following AVAs is located in Sonoma County?
- Santa Maria Valley
- Lodi
- Russian River Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Potter Valley
Russian River Valley
Where is the Okanagan Valley located?
- Ontario
- Washington
- British Columbia
- Oregon
- California
British Columbia
Fumé Blanc is a synonym coined by Robert Mondavi for what grape?
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
If a wine is labeled by varietal in California, what minimum percentage of the stated varietal is required?
- 75%
- 85%
- 90%
- 95%
- 100%
75%
Where is Ribbon Ridge?
- Willamette Valley
- Mendocino County
- Sonoma County
- Santa Barbara County
- Columbia Valley
Willamette Valley
Match the vineyard with the correct appellation.
Bien Nacido
Monte Bello
Sanford & Benedict
Garys’ Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mts.
Sta. Rita Hills
Santa Lucia Highlands
Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido: Santa Maria Valley
Monte Bello: Santa Cruz Mts.
Sanford & Benedict: Sta. Rita Hills
Garys’ Vineyard: Santa Lucia Highlands
What mountain range separates Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley?
- Sonoma Mountains
- Vaca Mountains
- Mayacamas Mountains
- San Rafael Mountains
- Monashee Mountains
Mayacamas Mts
Which of the following regions in California produces a majority of the state’s wine?
- Central Valley
- North Coast
- South Coast
- Central Coast
- Sierra Foothills
Central Valley
T/F: After phylloxera struck California in the 1980s, AXR-1, a rootstock with proven resistance to the root louse, was widely adopted for grafting vines.
False
Which of the following grapes is legally authorized for VQA icewine production?
- Baco Noir
- Rosette
- Seyval Blanc
- Niagara
- Vidal
Vidal
What is the largest AVA in the United States?
- Upper Mississippi River Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Texas Hill Country
- Ohio River Valley
- Central Coast
Upper Mississippi River Valley
Which of the following regions is not known for the quality of its Pinot Noir?
- Sonoma Coast
- Santa Lucia Highlands
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Russian River Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla Valley
The majority of the Snake River Valley AVA is located in what state?
- California
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Colorado
- Washington
Idaho
Which of the following is not a sub-AVA of Napa Valley?
- Chalk Hill
- Rutherford
- Spring Mountain District
- Howell Mountain
- St. Helena
Chalk Hill
Dundee Hills AVA is characterized by _______ soils, a well-drained red soil of volcanic origin.
Jory
What AVA experiences the warmest climate in Sonoma County?
- Sonoma Valley
- Alexander Valley
- Bennett Valley
- Knights Valley
- Dry Creek Valley
Knights Valley
What was the first bonded winery in America?
- Brights Wines
- Pleasant Valley Wine Company
- Inglenook
- Buena Vista
- Beaulieu Vineyards
Pleasant Valley Wine Company
Where is “the Rocks”?
- Wahluke Slope
- Yakima Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
- Red Mountain
Walla Walla Valley
Where is McLaren Vale?
Fleurieu
Where is Coonawarra?
Limestone Coast
Where is Margaret River?
Southwest Australia
Where is Geographe?
Southwest Australia
Where is Eden Valley?
Barossa
Where is Clare Valley?
Mount Lofty Ranges
What is the commune and the growth?
Château Ducru- Beaucaillou Château Cos d'Estournel Château Talbot Château Beychevelle Château Pontet-Canet Château Lynch-Bages Château Montrose
Château Ducru- Beaucaillou
–St. Julien, 4th
Château Cos d’Estournel
–St. Estephe, 2nd
Château Talbot
–St. Julien, 4th
Château Beychevelle
–St. Julien, 4th
Château Pontet-Canet
–Pauillac, 5th
Château Lynch-Bages
–Pauillac, 5th
Château Montrose
–St. Estephe, 2nd
Where is Chateau Figeac?
St. Emilion
Where is Chateau LaFleur?
Pomerol
Where is Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron?
Pauillac (2nd)
Where is Chateau Le Pin?
Pomerol
Where is Chateau Valandraud?
St. Emilion
Where is Chateau Trotanoy?
Pomerol
Where is Clos de Lambrays?
Morey-St-Denis
Where is Clos de Beze?
Gevrey-Chambertin
Where is Chevalier-Montrachet?
Puligny-Montrachet
Where is Charlemagne?
Corton
Where is Criots-Batard-Montrachet?
Chassagne-Montrachet
Where is Preuses?
Chablis
Where is Valmur?
Chablis
Where is Les Clos?
Chablis
Where is Vaudesir?
Chablis
What is the most common grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Sangiovese
What is the most common grape in Taurasi?
Aglianico
What is the most common grape in Gattinara?
Nebbiolo
What is the most common grape in Dogliani?
Dolcetto
What is the most common grape in Valtellina Superiore?
Chiavennasca
What is the most common grape in Bardolino Superiore?
Corvina and friends
What is the most common grape in Soave Superiore?
Garganega
What is the most common grape in Recioto di Gambellara?
Garganega
What is the most common grape in Conegliano Valdobbiandene?
Prosecco
What is a synonym for Grenache in Sardinia?
Cannonau
Pigato is another name for what grape?
Vermentino
What is Vermentino known as in France?
Rolle
For a RM champagne, what % of grapes must originate from the producer’s own vineyards?
95%
How many bottles does a Jeroboam hold?
3L (4 bottles)
What river flows through the Rheingau?
Rhine River
What is the major soil type in the Mosel?
Dark blue Devonian slate
What major river flows through Wachau?
Danube
What is the main grape of Valencay AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the major soil type of the Northern Rhone?
Granite
What WO in South Africa has the coolest climate?
Cape Agulhas
What major varietal would you find in Maipo?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What major varietal would you find in Maipu?
Malbec
Where would you find Vega Sicilia?
Ribera del Duero
What is the major varietal of Toro DO?
Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
What are the DOCa of Spain?
Rioja and Priorat
What is the major soil type of Rioja?
Clay
