Practice Tests Flashcards
What grape is used in the red wines of Ciro DOC
Gaglioppo
Which of the following is a red grape allowed for use in the Cava DO?
Trepat
Provence rose
Which of the following grapes is required to be used in the wines of the Valpolicella DOC
- Barbera
- Sangiovese
- Garganega
- Rondinella
Rondinella
What grape is a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache
Marselan
What is the most widely grown white grape variety in Oregon?
Pinot Gris
What is the most widely used grape in the Rias Baixas DO?
Albarino
The wines of the Quincy AOC are produced using the _____ grape variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Which of the following grape varieties takes “center stage” in the red wines of Bordeaux’s Right Bank?
Merlot
What grape variety is used to produce Austria’s Schilcher rose?
Blauer Wildbacher
What grape varieties is used in the DOCG wines Castelli di Jesi?
Verdicchio
Of the following ,what is the most widely planted grape in Sonoma County?
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
Chardonnay
What grape (while quite rare) is allowed to be used in the wines of the Champagne AOC?
Arbane
What is the main grape variety of the Bairrada DOC?
Baga
What is the leading grape of the Naoussa PDO?
Xinomavro
This grape is used to produce a light red, slightly sweet, slightly sparkling wine in the Acqui DOCG
Brachetto
What grape variety is also known as Welschriesling
Grasevina
What area is best known for Washington State Syrah?
Royal Slope AVA
What grape is also known as Schwarzriesling
Pinot Meunier
What is the most widely-planted grape variety in the Montilla-Moriles DO?
Pedro Ximenez
New plantings in the Mendocino Ridge AVA are mainly
Pinot Noir
What grape variety is required to be a minimum of 75% of the blend of a white Vin de Corse AOC wine?
Vermentino
Which of the following areas is located within the Rapel Valley subregion of Chile?
- Itata Valley
- Choapa Valley
- Leyda Valley
- Colchagua Valley
Colchagua
Where is the Guenoc Valley AVA located?
Lake County
Which GI is located in Western Australia?
Perth Hills
Which AVA has a subregion known as “Moon Mountain”
Sonoma Valley
Which of the following is located farthest south?
- Yamhill-Carlton AVA
- Lewis-Clark Valley AVA
- Puget Sound AVA
- Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Where is the Atlas Peak AVA located?
Napa
Where is the Casa Madero Winery located?
Mexico
Where is the San Rafael DOC located?
Mendoza, Argentina
What AVA is located along the border between Napa and Sonoma counties?
Knights Valley
Where is Plettenberg Bay located?
South Africa
Which GI is located closest to Sydney, Australia
Hunter
Which of the following is NOT a sub-region of the Lodi AVA?
- Sloughouse
- Jahant
- Benmore Valley
- Borden Ranch
Benmore Valley
Which of the following areas is located farthest north?
- Maule Valley
- Aconcagua Valley
- Elqui Valley
- Casablanca Valley
Elqui Valley
Which is located farthest north?
- San Juan, Argen
- La Pampa, Argen
- Rio Negro, Argen
- Salta, Argen
Salta
I am more than likely than most wines to be described as “briny,” due to the seaside location of my hometown
Manzanilla
I am a sweet, fortified wine produced in the Armagnac region
Floc de Gascogne
I am a style of port - made from the grapes of a single year - that tends to be tawny in color with rich, oxidized flavors
Colheita Port
I am a spicy red wine made primarily from Cabernet Franc grapes
Saumur-Champigny
I am a Tuscan white wine known for aromas of almond and mineral
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
I am a popular white wine known for aromas and flavors of citrus, white pepper, green pepper, and minerals
Gruner Veltliner
I am a rich, red Tuscan wine made using a portion (10% - 20%) of Cabernet Sauvignon or Cab Franc
Carmignano
I am a medium bodied red wine with med tannins and cherry berry flavors
st laurent
I am a light bodied, cherry colored red wine with low tannins and bright fruit flavors
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
As a non sparkling, chardonnay based wine produced in the Champagne region, I expected to be bottled uner the _____ AOC
Coteaux Champenois
I am a slightly sweet rose produced in the Loire Valley
Cabernet d’Anjou
Which of the following German wine regions is located the farthest north?
Ahr
Which of the following is located farthest south?
- Duriense VR
- Algarve VR
- Do Tejo DOC
- Lisboa VR
Algarve VR
Which of the following wine regions is located on the Greek mainland?
- Santorini
- Samos
- Naoussa
- Muscat of Rhodes
Naoussa
Where is the Leithaberg DAC located?
Burgenland
Where is the Lirac AOC located?
The Southern Rhone Valley
Where is the Kamptal DAC located?
Niederosterreich
Where is the Gattinara DOCG located?
Piedmont
Which of the following AOCs is located closest to the Atlantic coast?
- Meursault
- Pauillac
- Barsac
- Pommard
Pauillac
Where is the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG located?
Sardinia
Which country is located directly to the east of Hungary?
Romania
Where is the Priorat DOQ located?
Catalonia
What wine region is located in the former East Germany
Saale-Unstrut
What DOC is located in the Azores
Pico
Where is the Franciacorta DOCG located?
Lombardy
The town of Haro is located within the
Rioja DOCa
Which of the following DOs is located farthest south?
- Navarra
- Montilla-MOriles
- Malaga
- Jumila
Malaga
Where is the Rueda DO located?
Castilla y Leon
Where is the Valpolicella DOC located?
Veneto
Where is the Sancerre AOC located?
The Eastern Loire
What area is considered to be a “satellite” of St. Emilion
Montagne
What river flows through the Rioja DOCa?
The Ebro
Which of the following wines is NOT produced in the Piedmont region of Italy?
- Lison
- Dogliani
- Barbera d’Alba
- Roero Arneis
Lison
Which of the following is a form of must adjustment?
- Cold Stabilization
- Chaptalization
- Debourbage
- Carbonic Maceration
- Chaptalization
What grape is a Nebbiolo x Syrah cross?
Rubin
What of the following is one of the leading grapes of the Saint-Bris AOC?
- Gamay
- Sauv Blanc
- Cab Sauv
- Pinot Noir
Sauv Blanc
Port which has been aged for 10 years in oak casks is most likely to be labeled under which of the following names?
Tawny Port
If a customer requests a wine that is very sweet, which of the following would be the best recommendation?
- Riesling Auslese
- Canadian Icewine
- Franciacorta
- Vouvray
Canadian Icewine
Which of the following lists the AVAs of Napa Valley in geographic order, from north to south
- Spring Mountain, Rutherford, St. Helena, Oakvile
- Chalk Hill, Oakville, Yountville, Carneros
- Coombsville, Oak Knoll, Chiles Valley, Rutherford
- Calistoga, Spring Mountain, Oakville, Yountville
Calistoga, Spring Mountain, Oakville, Yountville
What does a German wine with the label “Gustabfullung” mean?
It is estate bottled
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required to be used in the wines of Chianti Classico DOCG
80%
What practice can increase the problem of nematodes?
Drip irrigation
Which of the following Washington State AVAs typically experiences the least amount of sunshine?
- Red Mountain
- Horse Heaven Hills
- Puget Sound
- Lewis-Clark Valley
Puget Sound
What production method is used for small (quarter) bottles of Champagne?
Transfer method
Which of the following is true concerning the Vidal grape variety?
- It is a hybrid
- It is only used to produce dry wines
- it is a cross of Riesling x Seyval Blac
- It is vitis vinifera
It is a hybrid
Which of the following DOCs produces a vin douc natural based on the Muscat grape?
- Colares
- Setubal
- Bairrada
- Bucelas
Setubal
The German wine region of Franken is located in the valley along the _____ River
Main River
The Anderson Valley AVA is located within which larger region?
Mendocino County
Which wine areas have both been granted DOC classification in Argentina?
San Rafael and Lujan de Cuyo
What best describes the Alisos Canyon AVA?
A small region wedged between Santa Maria Valley (to the north) and the Santa Ynez Valley (to the south)
Which of the following regions all produce red wine based on Pinot Noir?
- Mercurey, Marsannay, Fixin
- Marsannay, Cheverny, Libourne
- Muscadet, Cornas, Reuilly
- Cornas, Gigondas, Mercurey
- Mercurey, Marsannay, Fixin
Which of the following wine regions is found in the rain shadow of the Southern Alps?
- Canterbury
- Nelson
- Robertson
- Paarl
- Canterbury
Which of the following wine regions is located within Australia’s Limestone Coast?
- Coonawarra
- Canterbury
- Gisborne
- Margaret River
Coonawarra
What AVA sits at the edge of the Templeton Gap?
York Mountain
The Atacama Desert provides a natural barrier to Phylloxera, and is one of the reasons that ___ has managed to remain phylloxera-free
Chile
Which of the following areas is not a part of the Central Coast AVA?
- Paso Robles
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- San Benito
- Livermore Valley
Santa Cruz Mtns
What is Arrufiac?
A white grape variety grown in Southwest France
What estate was named as a “superieur premier cru” for sweet white wines in the Bordeaux Classification of 1855?
Chateau d’Yquem
What traditional term is used for Portuguese wines bottled at the PGI level?
Vinho regional
Where is the Okanagan Valley located?
British Columbia
A Tuscan wine based on the Morellino grape variety is produced in and around the town of ____
Scansano
What grape is most widely used in the production of Sherry?
Palomino
Which of the following is a DO region located in Brazil?
- Campanha
- San Patricio del Chanar
- Perdernal Valley
- Vale dos Vinhedos
Vale dos Vinhedos
White wines produced in the Haut Benauge region may be bottled under the ____ AOC
EDM
Which of the following regions is located furthest inland?
- Colares
- Cima Corgo
- Douro Superior
- Baixo Corgo
Douro Superior
Which of the following wines is required to be 100% Chardonnay?
- Bonnezeaux
- Valmur
- Fleurie
- Marsanny
Valmur
What year could be considered the phylloxera crisis in Europe?
1860
What is true concerning the wines of Piedmont?
About two-thirds of Piedmont’s wine output is red
What clarification techniques allows the winemaker to fully drain the fermentation vessel into a new tank, and then pump the wine back over the cap in the original vessel?
Rack and return
Which of the following wine regions is located furthest south?
- Pfalz
- Rheingau
- Ahr
- Saale-Unstrut
Pfalz
The Red Mountain AVA is located adjacent to the ___ River
Yakima
Which of the following is a sweet white wine?
- Greco Bianco
- Recioto di Soave
- Grumello
- Brachetto d’Acqui
Recioto di Soave
Which of these Argentinian wine regions is best suited for growing Pinot Noir?
- Zonda Valley
- Rio Negro
- Uco Valley
- Tulum Valley
Rio Negro
Of the following, which is the sweetest style of Madeira?
- Boal
- Rainwater
- Sercial
- Malmsey
Malmsey
What is vin doux naturel
A sweet wine made by adding grape spirit to fermenting wine
Which of these Australian wine regions is most suitable for producing high quality sparkling wine?
- Riverina
- Granite Belt
- McLaren Vale
- Tasmania
Tasmania
In terms of geographical size, what is the largest wine region in Australia?
Riverina
Where is the Ningxia wine region located?
In China, about 500 miles west of Beijing
The vineyards of the _____ extend to the shores of Lake Garda
Bardolino Doc
Which of the following areas is NOT located in the Patagonia area of Argentina?
- Neuquen
- Rio Negro
- Famantina
- La Pampa
Famantina
What two grapes are used to produce Rosso Piceno DOC?
Sangiovese and Montepulciano
Bandol is
A commune in Provence producing deep, rich red wines
What is the main grape variety of Condrieu AOC?
Viognier
What is Reuilly?
A Loire Valley region that grows Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
The famous Loire reds of Chinon and Bourgeil are part of what larger region?
Touraine
What vineyard is known as the “unofficial” Chablis Grand Cru?
La Moutonne
What best describes Chateau Clerc Milon?
A Chateau in Paulliac known for being one of the few estates that grows and uses carmenere
What best describes Rasteau?
A region in the Southern Rhone that produces both dry and fortified wines
Which of the following appellations is furthest south?
- Saumur
- Saint Macaire
- Sainte Foy Bordeaux
- Pomerol
Saint Macaire
What river runs through Chablis?
The Sereine
What is the most widely planted grape in Rhone Valley?
Grenache
Which of the following estates is located in St. Emilion?
- Chateau Haut Brion
- Figeac
- Oliver
- de Sales
Figeac
What is unique about the town of Ottrott?
It is a red wine producing town in Alsace
Who is allowed to produce an Alsace Grand Cru wine using Sylvaner?
Zotzenberg
What is Pouilly-Vinzelles
A region of the Maconnais that produces white wines
The villages of Martillac, Cadaujac, Talence are all located in what appellation?
Pessac-Leognan
What region is located most directly across from the Gironde River from the Cotes de Bourg
Margaux
Frascati and Est! Est! Est are produced where?
Latium
What is the main grape variety used in Valpolicella?
Corvina
What is Gavi?
A white wine made from Cortese
What type of wine is made in the Colli Asolani DOCG?
Prosecco
What is Governo?
A winemaking technique where overripe grapes are crushed and added to new wine just as fermentation is ending
What river runs through the Anderson Valley AVA
Navarro River
Where is the Limestone Coast located?
South Austraila
Where are the wine regions of Menetou-Salon, Quincy, and Reuilly located?
Upper Loire
What is Dogliani?
A DOCG in Piedmont
What is Bob Trinchero famous for?
Creating the first White Zinfandel at Sutter Home Winery
Which of the following Napa appellations has the least amount of area planted to vine?
- Chiles Valley
- Diamond Mountain
- Oak Knoll
- Atlaks Peak
Diamond Mountain
Which wine region used to be known as “Estremadura”
Lisboa
What are the 3 subregions of Chile’s Aconcagua region?
Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley
What type of wine is Ramandolo?
Sweet white made from Verduzzo
What is Gris de Gris?
A very pale rose
What aroma descriptor would most likely apply to a dry wine made with Trincadeira?
Blackberry, herbs, and pepper
Where is the Waitaki Valley located?
On NZ South Island, straddling the boundary between Canterbury and Central Otago
