Wines of the World

Question 1

When did Canadian commercial winemaking begin?

Answer 1

The early 1800s

Question 2

Name 3 major white grapes and 3 major red grapes grown in Canada

Answer 2

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurstraminer, Vidal.
Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah

Question 3

What Canada’s 2 major wine-producing regions?

Answer 3

Ontario / Niagara Peninsula and British Columbia / Okanagan Valley

Question 4

In a Canadian varietal wine, what mimium % must the wine contain of a specific grape?

Answer 4

85%

Question 5

How is ice wine made?

Answer 5

By pressing naturally frozen, hand-picked grapes

Question 6

Describe S. African winemaking terrain

Answer 6

Vineyards lie at altitudes from 300 feet above seal level to 1,300. Some have cool, coastal climate, and in others summer days exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 7

Name the 3 major white grapes and 3 major red grapes of grown in S. Africa

Answer 7

White: Chenin Blanc (Steen), Sauvignon Blance, Chardonnay.
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Pinotage

Question 8

Name the 3 WOs within the Coastal Region

Answer 8

Constantia, Stellenbosch, and Paarl

Question 9

What are some of the ways to make great Pinotage?

Answer 9

Vines planted in cooler climates, at least 15 years old, low per-acre crop yield, long skin contact, maceration in open fermenters, at least 2 years of oak aging, blending with Cabernet Sauvignon, at least 10 years of bottle aging.

Question 10

In a S. African vintage or varietal wine, what minimum percentage must a wine contain of a specific varietal or vintage

Answer 10

85%

Question 11

What are Austria’s 4 main wine regions?

Answer 11

Lower Austria, Vienna, Burgenland, and Styria

Question 12

Name 3 major white grapes and 3 major red grapes that grow in Austria

Answer 12

White: Grunerr Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (Morillon).
Red: Blaufrankisch (Lemberger), St. Laurent, Pinot Noir

Question 13

What are the 3 major quality levels of Austrian wine?

Answer 13

Tafelwein, Qualitatswein, and Prodikatswein

Question 14

What is Austria’s great dessert wine?

Answer 14

Ausbruch

Question 15

What qualities of wine do Riedel glasses enhance?

Answer 15

Aroma, bouquet, and taste

Question 16

Name the 3 major white grapes and 3 major red grapes native to Hungary

Answer 16

White: Furmint, Harslevelu, and Olaszrizling.
Red: Kadarka, Kekfrankos, and Portugieser

Question 17

Name 3 major wine regions of Hungary

Answer 17

Badascony, Eger, Somolo, Sopron, Szekszard, Tokaj, and Villany-Siklos

Question 18

How is Tokaji Aszu made?

Answer 18

Grapes affected with Botrytis are made into a paste. Unaffected grapes ferment into the base wine, and workers blend in baskets of the noble rot paste according to the desired sweetness level

Question 19

What are the 4 levels of Puttonyos wine?

Answer 19

3 baskets (60g sugar/ liter), 4 baskets (90g sugar/ liter), 5 baskets (120g sugar/ liter), 6 baskets (150g sugar/ liter)

Question 20

What is the name of the sweetest of the Toakji Wines?

Answer 20

Essencia

Question 21

Roughly when did Greek winemaking begin?

Answer 21

5000 BC

Question 22

What are the characteristics of the Mediterranean climate?

Answer 22

Hot summers, long autumns, and short, mild winters

Question 23

Name the 3 major white varieties and 3 major red varieties that grow in Greece.

Answer 23

White: Assyrtiko, Moschofilero, and Roditis
Red: Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro, Mavrodafni

Question 24

Name 2 of the most important winemaking regions of Greece

Answer 24

Macedonia, Peloponnese, and the Islands

Question 25

What is the winemaking terrain of Greece

Answer 25

Most vineyards lie on the slopes of steep mountains or remote islands