Regional Black Grapes

Question 1

Which region is most important region for the production of Gamay?

Answer 1

Beaujolais

Question 2

What climate does Grenache/ Garnacha need to ripen successfully?

Answer 2

Warm Climate

Question 3

In which of the following DOs is Tempranillo an important grape variety?

Answer 3

Ribera del Duero DO
Rioja DOCa
Catalunya DO

Question 4

What grape variety is the most important black grape variety in Argentina?

Answer 4

Malbec

Question 5

What is the only grape variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG

Answer 5

Nebbiolo

Question 6

Describe the style of wine that comes from Valpolicella DOC

Answer 6

Typically a light bodied and fruity wine

Question 7

Describe the style of wine from Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG

Answer 7

A dry to off-dry red wine made from partially dry grapes

Question 8

Describe the style of wine that comes from Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG

Answer 8

A sweet wine made from partially dried grapes

Question 9

Which grape variety is associated with Chianti DOCG

Answer 9

Sangiovese

Question 10

Which grape variety is associated with Priorat DOCa?

Answer 10

Garnacha/Grenache

Question 11

Which grape variety is associated with Barbaresco DOCG

Answer 11

Nebbiolo

Question 12

Which grape variety is associated with Gavi DOCG?

Answer 12

Cortese

Question 13

The labeling terms used is Spain to reflect the style and quality of wine are?

Answer 13

Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva

Question 14

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is in which region of Italy?

Answer 14

Abruzzo

Question 15

What is the most important region for Gamay?

Answer 15

Beaujolais, France

Question 16

In Cates de Prove ce AOC, Grenache is generally made into what style of wine?

Answer 16

Dry pale rosé

Question 17

What is the typical style of wine produced from Grenache?

Answer 17

Low to med tannins
Red fruit
Sometimes spice and liquorice

Question 18

What does the labeling term Joven indicate

Answer 18

A labeling term used in Spain to indicate that the wine is typically young and fruity. These wines are not subject to minimum aging requirements

Question 19

What does Crianza indicate?

Answer 19

A wine that has been aged in oak prior to release. SPAIN

Question 20

What does Reserva indicate?

Answer 20

Aged for EXTENDED periods in oak. SPAIN

Question 21

Which grape variety is the only variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG

Answer 21

Nebbiolo

Question 22

Style of Barbera wines

Answer 22

High acid
Low to med tannins
Red fruit
Sometimes black pepper

Question 23

What is the dominant grape variety in Chianti DOCG

Answer 23

Sangiovese

Question 24

Typical style of a wine made from the grape variety Corvina grape variety?

Answer 24

High acid
Low to med tannins
Red fruit

Question 25

What does Classico indicate

Answer 25

A term in Italy used to indicate that the wine has been made from grapes grown in the historic centre of a region.

Question 26

What is special about the grapes used to make Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG?

Answer 26

Appassimento method of using partially dried grapes that have been dried inside.

Question 27

What is the style of a wine labeled Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG?

Answer 27

A sweet red made from partially dried grapes

Question 28

Which grape variety is the most famous for their wines from the Abruzzo region in East- Central Italy?

Answer 28

Montepulciano

Question 29

Pinotage was developed specially for the warm dry climate of which country?

Answer 29

South Africa

Question 30

What is the typical style of Pinotage?

Answer 30

High acid
Med tannins
Red fruit to black fruit
If aged in oak chocolate coffee and smoke

Question 31

What are the typical aromas and flavors of a Carmenère wine that is made from grapes that are harvested when not fully ripe

Answer 31

Herbaceous green bell pepper capsicum and tomato leaf.

Question 32

What is the typical style of Malbec

Answer 32

Full bodied
High tannin
Black fruits
Deep color
If aged oak and vanilla
In bottle aging dried fruit and meat