White Grapes

Question 1

Which of the varieties studied are aromatic grape varieties?

Answer 1

Gewürztraminer
Riesling
Muscat
Viognier
Sauvignon Blanc
Alberino

Question 2

What dominant grape variety is used to make Tokaj?

Answer 2

Furmint

Question 3

What is the most important grape variety of Germany?

Answer 3

Riesling

Question 4

What two regions in Australia produce most of the country’s Riesling grapes?

Answer 4

Eden Valley

Clare Valley

Question 5

What is the only grape variety permitted in Vouvray AOC wines?

Answer 5

Chenin Blanc

Question 6

What is South Africa’s most widely planted grape variety?

Answer 6

Chenin Blanc

Question 7

True or False: Chenin Blank is one of the world’s most versatile grapes

Answer 7

True

Question 8

How is sweetness in Tokaj measured?

Answer 8

Puttonyos (Good ones are typically 5 or 6; 6 being sweeter than 5)

Question 9

Which white grape varieties grow best in Cool to Moderate climates?

Answer 9

Riesling
Sauv Blanc
Pinto Gris/Grigio
Gewurztraminer

Question 10

Which White Grape varieties grow best in Moderate climates?

Answer 10

Furmint

Question 11

Which white Grape varieties grow best in moderate to warm climates?

Answer 11

Semillon

Question 12

Which white grape varieties grow well in cool, moderate, and warm climates?

Answer 12

Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay

Question 13

What is Recioto di Soave DOCG?

Answer 13

A sweet wine made from Garganega grapes that have undergone appassimento