Study Guide - South Africa - Beginner

Question 1

Vin de Constance wines are made with which of the following grapes?

Answer 1

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Sémillon
4. Chenin Blanc

Question 2

Put the following South African geographical designations in order of size (1 = smallest, 4 = largest).

• District
• Ward
• Geographical unit
• Region

Answer 2

• District = 2
• Ward = 1
• Geographical unit = 4
• Region = 3

Question 3

What is the most planted grape variety in South Africa?

Answer 3

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Pinotage
3. Chenin Blanc (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Colombard

Question 4

Where is Constantia?

Answer 4

1. Coastal Region (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Olifants River Region
3. Overberg
4. Breede River Valley
5. Klein Karoo

Question 5

The inland continental zones are more ideal for viticulture in South Africa than the regions along the coast.

Answer 5

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 6

Most of South Africa’s wine regions are located within the Northern Cape.

Answer 6

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)