Practice Quiz 2 Flashcards
1. The term phenolics in reference to wine includes all of the following compounds except A. Anthocyanins B. Flavones C. Sulfites D. Tannins
C. Sulfites
2. Which of the following is not a name for the mold Botrytis Cinerea A. Edelfäule B. Noble Rot C. Pourriture Noble D. Prise de Mousse
D. Prise de Mousse
3. Mendoza is responsible for how much of Argentina's total national wine production A. 30% B. 10% C. 50% D. 70%
D. 70%
Which of the following Australian GI's (Geographical Indication) is not a single state GI A. South Australia B. Southeastern Australia C. Western Australia D. New South Wales
B. Southeastern Australia
5. The Cortese grape is used in the production of A. Orvieto B. Verdicchio C. Gavi D. Ciró
C. Gavi
6. When does a vine usually produce its first commercial crop of grapes A. In its sixth year B. In its second year C. In its third year D. In its fifth year
C. In its third year
7. Fino Sherries undergo a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ aging process A. Chemical B. Physiochemical C. Protobiological D. Biological
D. Biological
8. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo are A. Produced in the same region B. Made with the same grape C. Produced in two different regions D. Are both DOC’s
C. Produced in two different regions
9. Which of these vine diseases is not fungal in nature A. Pierce’s disease B. Oidium C. Perenospera D. Botrytis
A. Pierce’s disease
- What is the preferred method of minimizing damage from phylloxera
A. Grafting vinifera vines onto non-vinifera rootstocks
B. Grow only non-vinifera grapes
C. Treat the vines with Bordeaux mixture before budbreak and again after Veraison
D. Prune the year’s growth as soon as possible after harvest and treat the soil with sulfur during the winter
A. Grafting vinifera vines onto non-vinifera rootstocks
11. The majority of the Cava DO is located in A. Andalusia B. Basque Country C. Navarra D. Penedés
D. Penedés
12. Where is Taurasi produced A. Basilicata B. Apulia C. Campania D. Calabria
C. Campania
- What is Pinotage
A. A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault
B. A cross between Pinot Noir and Grenache
C. A cross between Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir
D. A cross between Pinot Gris and Grenache
A. A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault
14. Which of these AVA’s is not located in Sonoma County A. Mendocino Ridge B. Rockpile C. Carneros D. Green Valley
A. Mendocino Ridge
15. What is the climate of New Zealand A. Tropical B. Continental C. Maritime D. Mediterranean
C. Maritime
16. What is the name of a coastal wine region in Tuscany A. Chianti Classico B. Maremma C. Montalcino D. Montepulciano
B. Maremma
17. Sauerkraut is an odor that comes from A. Bacteria B. Excessive Lactic Acid C. Grape Stems D. Sulfur Dioxide
A. Bacteria
18. When did prohibition officially end in the US A. 1920 B. 1922 C. 1933 D. 1945
C. 1933
- All of the following are visual clues to a wine’s taste except
A. A brick red color may indicate an older, mature red
B. A deep golden yellow may indicate a young, dry wine
C. An inky purple may indicate a young red
D. Ruby-orange highlights may indicate a high acid red
B. A deep golden yellow may indicate a young, dry wine
20. Which of these Greek grape varieties is not red A. Assyritiko B. Xynomavro C. Agiorgitiko D. Mavrodaphne
A. Assyritiko
21. Which of the following is not one of the sub-regions of Rioja A. Rioja Alavesa B. Rioja Alta C. Rioja Baja D. Rioja Classica
D. Rioja Classica
Château Grillet is not A. One of France's smallest AOC’s B. A Rhône Valley AOC C. A Viognier-based wine D. Rapidly increasing its vineyard area
D. Rapidly increasing its vineyard area
23. Which of the following Ports is a bottle-aged Port A. Vintage-Character Port B. Late-Bottled Vintage C. Single Quinta Vintage D. Old Tawny
C. Single Quinta Vintage
24. Which of the following hails from Latium A. Carmignano B. Frascati C. Morellino di Scansano D. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
B. Frascati
25. Which area in the Port production region is considered their finest A. Gouveio B. Cima Corgo C. Baixo Corgo D. Douro Superior
B. Cima Corgo
26. What are the primary acids in wine not found in grapes A. Lactic and Tartaric B. Tartaric and Malic C. Lactic and Succinic D. Succinic and Tartaric
C. Lactic and Succinic
27. The Austrian term indicating a wine made from mountain grown grapes is A. Klosterneuburger B. Most Waage C. Zweigelt D. Bergwein
D. Bergwein
28. Albariño is the primary grape variety found in which of the following A. Rias Baixas B. Ribera del Duero C. Rueda D. Valdepeñas
A. Rias Baixas
Which of the following is a regional AVA A. San Francisco Bay B. Amador County C. Santa Cruz D. Monterey
A. San Francisco Bay
30. What is the most widely planted grape in Australia A. Shiraz B. Cabernet Sauvignon C. Merlot D. Grenache
A. Shiraz
31. Which of these is not a sub-region of Mendoza, Argentina A. Tupungato B. Rio Negro C. Lujan de Cuyo D. Uco Valley
B. Rio Negro
32. What is the most widely planted grape in Austria A. Chardonnay B. Grauer Burgunder C. Grüner Veltliner D. Welschriesling
C. Grüner Veltliner
33. What is the leading grape variety of Uruguay A. Torrontes B. Criolla Grande C. Catamarca D. Tannat
D. Tannat
34. Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten eggs) can occur in wines if A. The must was low in Nitrogen B. The wrong yeasts are used C. The must is too high in acid D. The temperature is not controlled
A. The must was low in Nitrogen
35. What is the southeastern-most AVA in Oregon A. Applegate Valley B. Columbia Gorge C. Umpqua Valley D. Willamette Valley
A. Applegate Valley
- Which of the following statements is correct
A. Manzanilla is an Oloroso type of Sherry
B. Oloroso develops slower
C. Raya is a Fino Sherry
D. Certain Amontillados may be sweet
D. Certain Amontillados may be sweet
What is the appropriate serving temperature for a full-bodied red A. 45-50° F (7-10° C) B. 50-60° F (10-15° C) C. 55-62° F (13-18° C) D. 62-68° F (17-20° C)
D. 62-68° F (17-20° C)
38. Which is the primary grape of Bourgueil and Chinon A. Cabernet Franc B. Cabernet Sauvignon C. Sauvignon Blanc D. Chardonnay
A. Cabernet Franc
- The annual growth cycle of a vine is
A. Berry set, budbreak, flowering, veraison
B. Flowering, budbreak, berry set, veraison
C. Budbreak, flowering, berry set, veraison
D. Budbreak, berry set, flowering, veraison
C. Budbreak, flowering, berry set, veraison
40. Decanting would not be recommended for a E. 2005 Shiraz from Western Australia F. 2000 Pauillac G. 2000 Régnié H. 1996 Brunello
G. 2000 Régnié