Practice Quiz 1 Flashcards
- Which of the following is not a wine region of Chile
A. Maule
B. Maipo
C. Itata
D. Salta
D. Salta
2. Where are the southernmost vineyards in the world located A. New Zealand B. South Africa C. Australia D. Chile
A. New Zealand
3. The offspring of sexual reproduction between two different species (e.g. Vitis vinifera X Vitis labrusca) is called A. Mutation B. Clone C. Hybrid D. Cross
C. Hybrid
4. Which viticultural regimen recognizes the entire planet as an ecosystem A. Organic viticulture B. Integrated Pest Management C. Biodynamic Viticulture D. Sustainable Viticulture
A. Organic viticulture
5. Which of the following is spread by the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter A. Crown Gall B. Fan Leaf C. Pierce’s Disease D. Powdery Mildew
C. Pierce’s Disease
- Which of the following statements is true
A. Vintage and Single Quinta Ports are aged first in the bottle and then cask
B. Ruby, Tawny, LBV and Vintage Character Ports are all aged in the bottle
C. A Colheita is a Single Vintage Tawny Port
D. All of the above
C. A Colheita is a Single Vintage Tawny Port
7. Rosso Conero hails from what Italian wine region A. Latium B. Liguria C. Marches D. Molise
C. Marches
8. Which of the following is made primarily from Garganega A. Asti B. Gavi C. Orvieto D. Soave
D. Soave
9. What chemical compounds are formed by oxidation such as in Sherry A. Esters B. Aldehydes C. Phenols D. Alcohol
B. Aldehydes
10. The approximate potential alcohol of a dry wine made from grapes harvested at 22 Brix is A. 11 % B. 22% C. 15% D. None of the above
A. 11 %
11. What topographical feature separates Chile from Argentina A. The Amazon River B. The Andes Mountains C. The Bío Bío River D. The Rio Negro
B. The Andes Mountains
- Which of the following wine regions are located in the state of South Australia
A. Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and Padthaway
B. Cowra, Hunter Valley, and Mudgee
C. Frankland River, Margaret River, and Swan District
D. Geelong, Goulburn Valley, and Yarra Valley
A. Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and Padthaway
13. Which of the following are other names for the Tempranillo grape A. Tinta del País and Cencibel B. Valdepeñas and Garnacha C. Verdejo and Cencibel D. Tinta del País and Airén
A. Tinta del País and Cencibel
14. Which of the following counties are located in the Sierra Foothills A. Amador and Placer B. San Benito and Santa Barbara C. San Francisco and Santa Cruz D. Santa Cruz and Amador
A. Amador and Placer
15. As ph decreases, flavones change form and cause the wine to appear A. Darker Yellow B. Lighter Yellow C. More Blue D. More Red
B. Lighter Yellow
16. Which of the following wines is fortified A. Vermouth B. Vin Santo C. Amarone D. All of the above
A. Vermouth
17. What is the allowable alcohol variation from the stated alcohol content on a US label (under 14% ABV) A. 1% B. 1.5% C. .5% D. None of the above
B. 1.5%
18. Which of these Austrian varieties is a red grape A. Zierfandler B. Saint Laurent C. Grüner Veltliner D. Morillon
B. Saint Laurent
19. Argentina is the location of more \_\_\_\_ vineyards than anywhere else in the world A. Merlot B. Moscatel de Alejandria C. Tempranillo D. Malbec
D. Malbec
- Which grapes are used in the wines of Alsace
A. Viognier, Chardonnay, and Riesling
B. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sémillon
C. Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer
D. Muscat, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
D. Muscat, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
- What is the difference between QbA and QmP
A. QbA represents regional wines and QmP more distinctive, higher level wines
B. QbA represents the highest level and QmP are regional wines
C. QbA are the first tier of German wines and QmP are the second
D. None of the above
A. QbA represents regional wines and QmP more distinctive, higher level wines
22. German sparkling wine is known as A. Scheurebe B. Weissherbst C. Sekt D. Schillerwein
C. Sekt
Pinot Noir could be used to make any of the following types of Champagne except A. Blanc de Blancs B. Blanc de Noirs C. Nonvintage D. Rosé
A. Blanc de Blancs
24. What is an Einzellage A. A collective vineyard site B. A large district or commune C. A single vineyard site D. A declassified Kabinett
C. A single vineyard site
25. Which of the following is not fortified A. Malaga B. Malmsey C. Rueda D. Manzanilla
C. Rueda
26. Which of the following AVA's is located in Napa County A. Knights Valley B. Mount Veeder C. Green Valley D. Potter Valley
B. Mount Veeder
27. A major inland wine region of South Africa is A. Paarl B. Olifantsrivier C. Swartland D. Klein Karoo
D. Klein Karoo
- Which statement is most accurate about Los Carneros AVA
A. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
B. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
C. It contains some of the warmest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
D. It contains some of the warmest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
A. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
29. A Washington State AVA that is not shared with Oregon is A. Columbia Gorge B. Yakima Valley C. Columbia Valley D. Walla Walla
B. Yakima Valley
30. Which is the correct order from sweetest to driest A. Doux, Sec, Demi-Sec, Extra Dry B. Extra Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Doux C. Doux, Demi-Sec, Sec, Brut D. Doux, Sec, Demi-Sec, brut
C. Doux, Demi-Sec, Sec, Brut
31. A grape that is said to be all about refreshment with subtle aromas is A. Gewürztraminer B. Pinot Blanc C. Viognier D. Pinot Grigio
D. Pinot Grigio
32. A red grape made in a broad range of styles, from light and fruit driven to bold, dark, and spicy A. Sangiovese B. Merlot C. Gamay D. Grenache
B. Merlot
33. Which of the following is a fortified wine A. Sauternes B. Trockenbeerenauslese C. Vin Doux Naturel D. Vin Santo
C. Vin Doux Naturel
34. Which of the following is not from Nebbiolo A. Arneis B. Barbaresco C. Barolo D. Gattinara
A. Arneis
35. Grape vines need these A. Calcium, Manganese, Copper B. Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium C. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium D. Boron, Zinc, Calcium
C. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
- Which of the following lists of regions is in order from north to south
A. Chablis, Côte d’Or, Beaujolais, Côte Chalonnaise
B. Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Beaujolais
C. Côte Chalonnaise, Chablis, Côte d’Or, Beaujolais
D. Côte d’Or, Chablis, Beaujolais, Côte Chalonnaise
B. Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Beaujolais
- Süssreserve is
A. Sweetened grape juice added to unfermented grape must for the purpose of increasing the alcohol level in the finished wine
B. Sucrose added to a finished wine for sweetening
C. Sucrose added to unfermented grape must for the purpose of increasing the alcohol level in the finished wine
D. Unfermented grape juice added to a finished wine for sweetening
D. Unfermented grape juice added to a finished wine for sweetening
38. Which of the following methods of sparkling wine production does not carry out the second fermentation in a bottle A. Méthode Champenoise B. Cuve Close Method C. Méthode Traditionelle D. Transfer Method
B. Cuve Close Method
39. What is the traditional method of wine service A. Pour from the left B. Fill the host’s glass first C. Pour from the right D. None of the above
C. Pour from the right
40. Where is acid most likely detected A. Nose B. Color C. Appearance D. Taste
D. Taste