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Quiz: Red Grape Varieties Flashcards

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1
Q

Which of the following grape varieties is NOT known for its high tannin content?

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Syrah / Shiraz
• Nebbiolo
• Sangiovese

A

Sangiovese

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T / F

There is more acreage planted to Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot in Bordeaux

A

False

There is more Merlot

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Which grape variety often undergoes a cold soak before fermentation begins?

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Syrah
• Pinot Noir
• Nebbiolo

A

Pinot Noir

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4
Q

What grape variety is the genetic ancestor of Zinfandel?

• Crljenak Kaštelanski
• Plavac Mali
• Primitivo
• Dobricic

A

Crljenak Kaštelanski

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5
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Which wine is produced with a grape other than Nebbiolo?

• Barbaresco
• Brunello
• Barolo
• Ghemme

A

Brunello

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Recent research has determined that Syrah is a cross between which two varieties?

• Dureza x Goulais Blanc
• Dureza x Mondeuse Blanche
• Zinfandel x Dobricic
• Viognier x Mouvedre

A

Dureza x Mondeuse Blanche

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7
Q

Which of the following reds is least susceptible to oxidation?

• Syrah
• Grenache
• Sangiovese
• Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Q

Which of the following is a clone of Sangiovese?

• Teroldego
• Prugnolo
• Charbono
• Mammolo

A

Prugnolo

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Which of the following does not typically have Syrah in the blend?

• Chateauneuf du Pape
• Côtes du Rhône
• Côte Rotie
• Madiran

A

Madiran

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for Cabernet Franc?

• Bouchy
• Breton
• Bouchet
• Spanna

A

Spanna

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