Practice Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
Q
1. Which of the following is not a synonym for Tempranillo A. Cencibel B. Macabeo C. Tinta del País D. Tinta Roriz
A
B. Macabeo
2
Q
2. A wine from a Washington AVA must contain hat percentage of grapes from that area A. 75% B. 85% C. 95% D. 1005
A
C. 95%
3
Q
3. A wine made from Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella might be labeled any of the following, except A. Amarone della Valpolicella B. Bardolino C. Rosso Conero D. Valpolicella
A
C. Rosso Conero
4
Q
4. The region with the largest volume of wine production in Australia is A. New South Wales B. Western Australia C. Tasmania D. Riverland
A
D. Riverland
5
Q
5. Which of the following AVA’s are located in Sonoma County A. Russian River and Mendocino Ridge B. Rockpile and Alexander Valley C. Russian River and Anderson Valley D. Knights Valley and Anderson Valley
A
B. Rockpile and Alexander Valley
6
Q
6. Chaptalization is A. The addition of sugar B. The addition of alcohol C. The addition of Malic acid D. The addition of lactic acid
A
A. The addition of sugar
7
Q
7. Which of the following wines is based on Trebbiano and Grechetto A. Orvieto of Umbria B. Orvieto of Tuscany C. Frascati of Tuscany D. Castelli Romani white of Umbria
A
A. Orvieto of Umbria
8
Q
8. Where is Nelson located A. North Island, New Zealand B. Stellenbosch, South Africa C. South Island, New Zealand D. South Australia
A
C. South Island, New Zealand
9
Q
- 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
A. Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and Padthaway
10
Q
10. Excessive foliage increases A. Cluster Primordial B. Fungal growth C. Humidity D. Aeration
A
B. Fungal growth
11
Q
- In Germany, what is the primary difference between the new Classic and Selection designations
A. Classic represents individual vineyard sites
B. Selection can represent individual vineyard sites
C. Classic wines are always sweet
D. None of the above
A
B. Selection can represent individual vineyard sites
12
Q
12. The South African Wine of Origin Law requires which percentage of wine from a named place A. 50% B. 51% C. 85% D. 100%
A
D. 100%
13
Q
- Wine displaying a Cava DO is produced
A. In 160 municipalities
B. In the Catalonia region exclusively
C. In both Charmat and Traditional Method
D. In the sweeter “Non Brut” styles most often
A
A. In 160 municipalities
14
Q
14. Which of these AVA’s is not contained within the greater Columbia Valley AVA A. Puget Sound B. Waluke Slope C. Red Mountain D. Walla Walla
A
A. Puget Sound
15
Q
15. Which of the following is made primarily from Sangiovese or one of its clones A. Brunello di Montalcino B. Barbera d'Asti C. Barbaresco D. Gattinara
A
A. Brunello di Montalcino
16
Q
16. Compared to grapes intended for still wines, grapes for sparkling wine production are usually A. Higher in acidity B. Higher in phenolics C. Higher in sugar levels at harvest D. More likely to be machine harvested
A
A. Higher in acidity
17
Q
17. A solera is a means of storing and aging wine in A. Madeira B. Oporto C. Rioja D. Jerez
A
D. Jerez
18
Q
18. The most widely planted white grape in Argentina is A. Pedro Giménez B. Chardonnay C. Torrontés D. Chenin Blanc (Pinot de Loire)
A
A. Pedro Giménez
19
Q
19. The Austrian term used to indicate a wine made from grapes grown on extraordinarily steep slopes A. Edelzwicker B. Heuriqe C. Ausbruch D. Bergwein
A
D. Bergwein
20
Q
20. What three acids are found in the grape A. Tartaric, Citric, Succinic B. Lactic, Malic, Acetic C. Citric, Malic, Tartaric D. Acetic, Succinic, Lactic
A
C. Citric, Malic, Tartaric
21
Q
21. When assessing the color of a wine, a red with a ruby-orange highlight should indicate A. Young red B. Mature red C. High acid red D. Low acid red
A
B. Mature red
22
Q
22. The lightest and driest of the Madeira wines is A. Malmsey B. Verdelho C. Bual D. Sercial
A
D. Sercial
23
Q
23. Gray Rot is also known as A. Pierce’s disease B. Oidium C. Phylloxera D. Botrytis
A
D. Botrytis
24
Q
24. Carbonic Maceration is also known as A. Whole Berry Fermentation B. Malolactic Fermentation C. Acidification D. Chaptalization
A
A. Whole Berry Fermentation
25
```
25. A white grape known for producing wines exhibiting aromas of lanolin, honey, wax and minerals is
A. Viognier
B. Sémillon
C. Riesling
D. Muscat
```
B. Sémillon
26
```
26. An Australian wine from a single GI must have what percentage of grapes grown in that appellation
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 85%
D. 100%
```
C. 85%
27
```
27. In what county is the Anderson Valley located
A. Mendocino
B. Napa
C. Sonoma
D. None of the above
```
A. Mendocino
28
```
28. Which are the classic Cava varieties
A. Palomino, Tempranillo, and Macabeo
B. Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Malvasia
C. Parellada, Macabeo, Tempranillo
D. Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
```
D. Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
29
```
29. Where are most of the Argentine vineyards located
A. In the east, along the coast
B. In the southern half of the country
C. In the northern part of the country
D. In the southeast
```
C. In the northern part of the country
30
30. What occurs during cold stabilization
A. Suspended proteins are removed by fining agents
B. Tartaric acid precipitates out
C. Malic acid is converted into Lactic acid
D. Wine is moved off of its sediment or lees
B. Tartaric acid precipitates out
31
31. What are the six categories for QmP wines in descending order
A. Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Spätlese, Kabinett
B. Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein
C. Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett
D. Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein
C. Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett
32
32. Which of the following is most accurate about the sulfite statement on wine labels in the United States
A. It is required on all wines
B. It is required on all wines except organic and kosher wines
C. It is required on all wines if the sulfite level exceeds 10 ppm
D. It is required only if the wine is to be exported
C. It is required on all wines if the sulfite level exceeds 10 ppm
33
```
33. Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape variety permitted for all growers in which of the following areas
A. Rias Baixas
B. Ribera del Duero
C. Malaga
D. Jerez
```
B. Ribera del Duero
34
```
34. The low/high of extremes in temperature that shut down photosynthesis are
A. 50/90°F
B. 32/95° F
C. 50/86° F
D. 68/86° F
```
A. 50/90°F
35
```
35. The French Quality Designations in ascending order are
A. Vin de Pays, Vin de Table, AOC
B. Vin de Table, VDQS, Vin de Pays
C. Vin de Table, Vin de Pays, VDQS
D. AOC, VDQS, Vin de Pays
```
C. Vin de Table, Vin de Pays, VDQS
36
36. A cross or crossing is
A. Reproduction between different species
B. Reproduction of different sub-species with the same species
C. Imperfect reproduction
D. A sub-species of grape
B. Reproduction of different sub-species with the same species
37
```
37. What is Ausbruch
A. A sweet wine from Austria
B. A wine region in Austria
C. A wine region in Germany
D. An Austrian grape variety
```
A. A sweet wine from Austria
38
```
38. Which wine region is located in Victoria, Australia
A. Clare Valley
B. Yarra Valley
C. Orange
D. Eden Valley
```
A. Clare Valley
B. Yarra Valley
C. Orange
D. Eden Valley
39
```
39. The French region of Provence in southern France is located
A. At the foot of the French Alps
B. East of the Rhône River
C. Over the border from Spain
D. West of the Rhone River
```
B. East of the Rhône River
40
```
40. What is the best method for removing the odor caused by Hydrogen Sulfide in a wine
E. Adding Acid
F. Racking the wine
G. Fining it with egg whites
H. None of the above
```
F. Racking the wine
41
41. For the majority of Champagne wine, the base wine after assemblage comprises grapes from
A. One grape variety from one vineyard
B. One grape variety from several vineyards
C. More than one grape variety from one vineyard
D. More than one grape variety from several vineyards
D. More than one grape variety from several vineyards
42
```
42. Production of wine in New Zealand has exploded. Which region accounts for almost 85% of that production
A. Marlborough
B. Martinborough
C. Central Otago
D. Hawkes Bay
```
A. Marlborough
43
```
43. 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
44
44. When serving at a dinner table, which of the following is traditional practice
A. Wineglasses are set on the left side, above the fork, and the wine is poured from the seated person’s left
B. Wineglasses are set on the left side, above the fork, and the wine is poured from the seated person’s right
C. Wineglasses are set on the right side, above the knife and the wine is poured from the seated person’s left
D. Wineglasses are set on the right side, above the knife, and the wine is poured from the seated person’s right
D. Wineglasses are set on the right side, above the knife, and the wine is poured from the seated person’s right
45
```
45. Which of the following is not in the south of France
A. Corbières
B. Minervois
C. Côteaux d'Aix-en Provence
D. Savennières
```
D. Savennières
46
```
46. Spumante is always
A. Sweet
B. Dry
C. Still
D. Sparkling
```
D. Sparkling
47
```
47. Which are fermentable six-carbon sugars
A. Glucose and Fructose
B. Xylose and Aribinose
C. Sucrose and Xylose
D. Fructose and Sucrose
```
A. Glucose and Fructose
48
```
48. The system of staking and supporting wines is know as
A. Posting
B. Trellising
C. Canopy management
D. Eutypa Lata
```
B. Trellising
49
```
49. Which of these German Prädikats indicate the highest level of ripeness at harvest
A. Spätlese
B. Kabinett
C. Auslese
D. Beerenauslese
```
D. Beerenauslese
50
```
50. Which of the following is a sweet wine appellation of Bordeaux
A. Entre-Deux-Mers
B. Moulis
C. Sauternes
D. Fronsac
```
C. Sauternes
51
51. What are the four categories of place of origin for quality wine in Germany, in order from largest to smallest
A. Anbaugebiet, Bereich, Einzellage, Grosslage
B. Anbaugebiet, Bereich, Grosslage, Einzellage
C. Bereich, Anbaugebiet, Einzellage, Grosslage
D. Bereich, Anbaugebiet, Grosslage, Einzellage
B. Anbaugebiet, Bereich, Grosslage, Einzellage
52
```
52. Which off order is caused by a bacteria related problem and smells of vinegar
A. TCA
B. Hydrogen Sulfide
C. Acetic Acid
D. Sulfur Dioxide
```
C. Acetic Acid
53
```
53. Which of these is considered a “producer” in the United States’ 3-tier system of distribution
A. Winery
B. Importer
C. Broker
D. All of the above
```
D. All of the above
54
```
54. _____ is a six-carbon sugar
A. Glucose
B. Xylose
C. Aribinose
D. Rhamnose
```
A. Glucose
55
```
55. The sweet, amber colored dessert wine produced in Cyprus is
A. Malaga
B. Vin de Constance
C. Marsala
D. Commanderia
```
D. Commanderia
56
```
56. German Sekt is
A. Usually produced in Brut style
B. Always produced in the traditional bottle method
C. Produced strictly from Riesling
D. Commonly off-dry
```
Commonly off-dry
57
```
57. The Northern Rhône produces AOC wines from all of these grapes except
A. Grenache
B. Rousanne
C. Viognier
D. Syrah
```
A. Grenache
58
```
58. Sweet wines in Greece depend on all of these grapes except
A. Asyrtiko
B. Limnio
C. Mavrodaphne
D. Muscat
```
B. Limnio
59
```
59. Which of the following is not a river in Germany
A. Ahr
B. Nahe
C. Saar
D. Ausbruch
```
D. Ausbruch
60
```
60. Which of the following French terms is correctly paired with its English translation
A. Sur Lie—Lees Stirring
B. Pupître—Crown Cap
C. Remuage—Riddling
D. Debourbage—Juice Settling
```
B. Pupître—Crown Cap
61
```
61. The following are Portuguese wine zones except
A. Vinho Verde
B. Trás-os-Montes
C. Alentejo
D. Valle d'Aosta
```
D. Valle d'Aosta
62
```
62. The signature grape for the Dão zone of Portugal is
A. Tinta Roriz
B. Touriga Nacional
C. Moscatel
D. Baga
```
B. Touriga Nacional
63
```
63. Which of these California appellations is the smallest
A. Central Valley
B. Sierra Foothills
C. Knight’s Valley
D. Sonoma County
```
C. Knight’s Valley
64
```
64. The Albariño and Alvarinho are found
E. Rias Baixas and Dão
F. Rioja and Dão
G. Rueda and Duero
H. Rias Baixas and Vinho Verde
```
H. Rias Baixas and Vinho Verde
65
65. An American Viticultural Area (AVA) defines which of the following
A. Place of origin only
B. Place of origin and allowed grape varieties
C. Place of origin, allowed grape varieties, and maximum tonnage per acre at harvest
D. Place of origin, allowed grape varieties, maximum tonnage per acre at harvest, and maximum and minimum alcohol content of the finish wine
A. Place of origin only
66
```
66. Which of the following Rioja reds is required to spend at least one year in wood and cannot be released until the third year
A. Vino de la Tierra
B. Crianza
C. Reserva
D. Rioja Alta
```
B. Crianza
67
```
67. What is the name for champagne house’s best wine
A. Vintage
B. Blanc de Blanc
C. Tête de Cuvee
D. Blanc de Noirs
```
C. Tête de Cuvee
68
```
68. What is the name of New Zealand’s largest and best-known winegrowing region
A. Martinborough
B. Nelson
C. Marlborough
D. Gisbourne
```
C. Marlborough
69
```
69. Which grape variety is used in the production of Barbaresco
A. Barbera
B. Teroldego
C. Nebbiolo
D. Bombino
```
C. Nebbiolo
70
```
70. Where are Ghemme, Arneis and Brachetto produced
A. Piedmont
B. Lombardy
C. Veneto
D. Tuscany
```
A. Piedmont
71
```
71. Which region is most well known for the production of Lambrusco
A. Apulia
B. Emilia Romagna
C. Tuscany
D. The Marches
```
B. Emilia Romagna
72
```
72. A wine with aromas of mushrooms, tobacco, cranberry and strawberry is likely to be
A. Syrah
B. Zinfandel
C. Cabernet Franc
D. Merlot
```
C. Cabernet Franc
73
```
73. Which organ is most prone to damage by excessive alcohol consumption
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Colon
```
B. Liver
74
```
74. The Wine of Origin seal
A. Guarantees the Origin of South African wine
B. Is strictly voluntary
C. Certifies vintage
D. All of the above
```
D. All of the above
75
```
75. Which are the primary grapes of Rioja
A. Tempranillo and Palomino
B. Garnacha and Palomino
C. Garnacha and Viura
D. Tempranillo and Viura
```
D. Tempranillo and Viura
76
```
76. What is the appropriate serving temperature for white wine
A. 50-60° F
B. 40-50° F
C. 62-68° F
D. None of the above
```
A. 50-60° F
77
```
77. South Africa is home to many unusual grape names. Which of these is not one of them
A. Zweigelt
B. Steen
C. Pinotage
D. Hanepoot
```
A. Zweigelt
78
```
78. A Spanish DO is equivalent to which Italian classification
A. DOC
B. DOCG
C. IGT
D. VdT
```
A. DOC
79
```
79. Most Chilean vineyards are
A. Located along the coast
B. Within the valleys between the Andes and Coastal Mountains
C. Located at about 45° S Latitude
D. All of the above
```
B. Within the valleys between the Andes and Coastal Mountains
80
80. What would an Australian label showing Chardonnay-Semillon indicate
A. The blend is 50-50
B. Chardonnay is at least 60% of the wine
C. 1st grape listed predominated in the blend
D. None of the above
C. 1st grape listed predominated in the blend
81
```
81. Where is the Maule Valley located
A. Aconcagua Valley, Chile
B. Maipo Valley, Chile
C. Rapel Valley, Chile
D. Central Valley, Chile
```
D. Central Valley, Chile
82
```
82. Which of the following are not Phenolic compounds
A. Anthocyanins
B. Flavones
C. Esters
D. Tannins
```
C. Esters
83
```
83. Where is the Margaret River located
A. Western Australia
B. Queensland
C. Victoria
D. New South Wales
```
A. Western Australia
84
84. Malolactic Fermentation
A. Is a necessary step to initiate alcoholic fermentation
B. Is only carried out for sparkling wines
C. Is common in most white wines
D. Is carried out in most red wines
D. Is carried out in most red wines
85
```
85. Which of the following is not true about Amarone della Valpolicella
A. It is a dry wine
B. It is fortified wine
C. It is made from air-dried grapes
D. It is a red wine
```
B. It is fortified wine
86
```
86. What is the most widely planted white grape in New Zealand
A. Sauvignon Blanc
B. Chardonnay
C. Riesling
D. Gewürztraminer
```
A. Sauvignon Blanc
87
```
87. What area is located on the Left Bank, north of Bordeaux
A. Graves
B. Médoc
C. Libourne
D. St-Émilion
```
B. Médoc
88
```
88. Humans are most sensitive to which of the following tastes
A. Sweet
B. Sour
C. Salt
D. Bitter
```
D. Bitter
89
89. An AVA
A. Mandates vineyard and winery procedures
B. Is limited by political boundaries, its state borders, etc
C. May nest within another AVA
D. All of the above
C. May nest within another AVA
90
```
90. A low acid red known by the name of Ull de Llebre is
A. Sangiovese
B. Nebbiolo
C. Cannonau
D. Tempranillo
```
D. Tempranillo
91
```
91. What is the appropriate serving temperature for a full-bodied red
A. 45-50° F
B. 50-60° F)
C. 62-68° F
D. 68-72° F
```
C. 62-68° F
Confirm this one in the book
92
```
92. What is the safest level of daily wine consumption for an adult male and female
A. 25 oz for men, 15 oz for women
B. 20 oz for men, 10 oz for women
C. 14 oz for men, 7 oz for women
D. 7 oz for men, 3.5 oz for women
```
C. 14 oz for men, 7 oz for women
93
```
93. What vinifera grape is used to make rustic wine and brandy in Chile
A. Palomino
B. País
C. Vermentino
D. Tinta Barroca
```
B. País
94
```
94. In the US, what is the minimum amount of a particular vintage that must be used in order to list the vintage date on a label
A. 75%
B. 90%
C. 95%
D. 100%
```
C. 95%
95
```
95. Ontario province is Canada’s largest producer of vinifera grapes. Which of these areas is within this province
A. Okanagan Valley
B. Niagra Penninsula
C. Annapolis Valley
D. Marechal Foch
```
B. Niagra Penninsula
96
```
96. Mercaptan is a garlic type odor caused by
A. Cork Taint
B. Under ripe grapes
C. Sulfur Compounds
D. Oxidation
```
C. Sulfur Compounds
97
```
97. Which French appellation and its description is not correct
A. Madiran—red wines made from Tannat
B. Jurançon—white wine, sweet or dry
C. Cahors—red wines made from Malbec
D. Banyuls—dry red wine made from Syrah
```
D. Banyuls—dry red wine made from Syrah
98
```
98. The best known indigenous grape from Chile is
A. País
B. Sauvignon Vert
C. None
D. Carmenere
```
C. None
99
```
99. An ideal storage area will have
A. Temperature fluctuations
B. Sunlight
C. No vibrations
D. Little humidity
```
C. No vibrations
100
```
100. Which of the following regions does not produce any commercially available sweet wine
A. Alsace
B. Bordeaux
C. Burgundy
D. Loire Valley
```
C. Burgundy
