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Which of the following terms refers to the climate of a single vineyard site?
mesoclimate
2
The majority of the worlds vineyards are planted
between the 30 and 50 degree latitude lines
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Which of these is not a moderator that can help warm a microclimate
vine training system
4
Which type of climate is defined by its proximity to a large body of water?
Maritime
5
What is phylloxera?
A vine louse that destroyed many of the worlds vineyards in the mid 1800s
6
American oak barrels are generally characterized by more intense aromas of coconut and vanilla than French oak barrels
true
7
Vilification is defined as
Activities and decisions occurring in the winery
8
Which of the following does not potentially add flavor to wine?
Stainless Steel vinification
9
What process involves intracellular fermentation of whole berries, in which sugars inside grapes are converted to alcohol in the absence of yeast?
Carbonic maceration
10
Tannin in wine:
Dries out the palate
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Acidity in wine
Creates a mouth watering sensation
12
Which of the following descriptors potentially indicates oak use in wine?
Clove and cinnamon
13
Sweetness in wine is due to:
The presence of sugar in the wine
14
TCA or tricholoranisol in wine is due to
The corks being infected with TCA
15
A wine would be hazy or cloudy due to
Sediment in the wine
16
Animal fat in food can
Decrease the palate’s perception of tannin in wine
17
Spicy heat in food can
All of the above
18
Salt in food can
Decrease the palate’s perception of acidity
19
When pairing a sweet wine and a sweet food
The food and wine should be equal in sweetness
20
Which of the following wines is a classic pairing with Stilton?
Port
21
What is the main grape of the Morgon AOP?
Gamay
22
How are the best vineyards in the Côte d’Or designated?
Grand Crus
23
Which of the following is not a classic region or village for Chardonnay in Burgundy?
Pommard
24
Which of the following is an example of a designated Chablis Grand Cru?
Les Clos
25
Which of the following is not in the Côte Chalonnais?
Chassagne-Montrachet
26
Which of the following is considered the most important grape variety in the Medoc?
Cabernet Sauvignon
27
What soil in Bordeaux is most suitable for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Gravel
28
In what year were the wines of the Medoc first classified?
1855
29
Where is the Chateau Haut-Brion located?
Medoc
30
Which of the following regions produces only dry, white, AOP wines?
Entre-Deux-Mers
31
What grape typically dominates the wines of Pomerol?
Merlot
32
Which of the following is not a grape grown in Champagne?
Riesling
33
Sur lie aging refers to:
Aging wines in broken down yeast cells
34
How does sir lie aging affect the flavor of Champagne?
Gives the wine a yeasty, fresh baked bread aroma and flavor
35
If a Champagne is labeled Blanc de Blancs, which grape variety has been used?
Chardonnay
36
Champagne vineyards are best known for which soil type?
Chalk
37
Prosecco is made by which method of sparkling wine production?
Tank method/ Charmat method
38
Which of the following is not a style of Vouvray AOP?
Dry red
39
What does sour lie aging refer to?
Gives wine additional expressiveness and richness
40
How does sur lie aging affect a finished wine?
Gives a wine additional expressiveness and richness
41
Which of the following is a sweet wine appellation of Anjou- Saumur?
Quarts-de-Chaucer
42
Tuffeau is an important soil type of which area?
Touraine
43
What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?
Vosges
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What is the name of the river that flows to the east of Alsace?
Rhine
45
What does a rain shadow provide?
Protection from harsh weather
46
Which of the following grapes is not allowed in Alsace Grand Cru AOP wines?
Pinot noir
47
What type of wine is Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN)?
Botrytis-affected sweet wine
48
What type of wine is Cremant d’Alsace?
Sparking wine
49
If a wine from Alsace is labeled by grape variety, it must contain ___% of that variety
100%
50
The Alps provide ___ to the Piedmont wine region
A rain shadow
51
What does metodo Classico refer to?
Sparkling wines made using the Classic Method
52
What is Italy’s most important river in Piedmont?
Po
53
Which of the following wine is made by the Apassimento Process?
Amarone
54
By law, when can Brunello do Montalcino wines be released for sale?
After January 1st of the fifth year following the harvest
55
Which of the following DOCG zones is located in Piedmont?
Barolo
56
What is the Pradikat system based on?
Ripeness of grapes at harvest
57
Which of the following is an important river in one of Germany’s wine regions?
Rhine
58
All GG wines are:
Dry (Trocken)
59
Spatburgunder is the German word for which grape variety?
Pinot Noir
60
Which of the following is the German term for an individual vineyard site?
Einzellage
61
Which of the following is not one of the four major wine growing regions of Austria?
Pfalz
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Which of the following is Austria’s signature white grape variety?
Gruner Veltliner
63
Which styles of wine are mainly produced in Austria?
Either very dry or very sweet
64
Smaragd is a quality term used in which wine region?
Wachau
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Which of the following rivers is most important to Austrian viticulture?
Danube
66
In which DO will you find wines made from the Albariño grape?
Riax Baixas Do
67
What are the two DOCa regions of Spain?
Rioja and Priorat
68
Priorat DOQ produces which of the following styles of wine?
Powerful, dry red wines
69
Which aspect of topography affects the climate of Ribera del Duero?
All of the above
70
The main white grape variety of Rueda is:
Verdejo
71
Which combination of region and grape variety is not correct?
Priorat and Tempranillo
72
What does Gran Reserva on a label of Rioja refer to?
Aging requirements for time in barrel and bottle
73
In which DOP will you find wines made from the Alvarinho, Trajadura, and Loureiro grapes?
Vinho Verde
74
The Douro DOP shares the same appellation boundaries as which fortified wine?
Port
75
What description best characterizes the white wines from the Vinho Verde DOP?
Yothful, high acid, low alcohol, slightly effervescent
76
Baixo Corgo is a sub zone of which wine region?
Douro DOP
77
The best vineyards are planted on which soil type in the Douro DOP?
Schist
78
What description best characterizes the red wines from the Douro DOP?
Rich, intense, and full bodied
79
Which government body controls the production and sale of beverage alcohol?
TTB
80
For a Rutherford AVA Merlot, what is the minimum percentage of Merlot that must be in the wine?
100%
81
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Anderson Valley and its best known style of wine?
Cool climate/ sparkling wines
82
Which of the following is an AVA in Sonoma County?
Russian River Valley
83
Who is credited with importing European vinifera vines to California?
Agoston Haraszthy
84
The Willamette Valley is best known for which grape variety?
Pinot Noir
85
What has the most dramatic influence on the climate of Columbia Valley AVAs?
Rain shadow from the Cascade Mountains
86
What makes up most of the vineyard plantings in Chile?
Red grape varieties
87
The Valle Central DO is the largest wine-growing area in Chile
True
88
Both the San Antonio and Casablanca DOs share this trait
Cool climate regions near the Pacific Coast
89
What is the best known grape variety produced in the Maipo Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
90
Which of the following brings cool, moist air and fog to the Coastal regions of Chile?
Humboldt Current
91
Carmenere is a grape brought to Chile from the Bordeaux region of France
True
92
Which of the following is not a sub region of the Valle Central DO?
Mendoza
93
In order to bear the name of a grape, vintage, or region, a wine must contain a minimum what percent according to Chilean wine law?
75%
94
Most Chilean producers use what percentage for grapes, vintages, and regions in order to anger to European wine laws for export?
85%