In which region of Italy is Soave produced?
Piedmont
Veneto
Trentino
Puglia
Which one of the following is a DOCG dry white wine?
Carmignano
Brunello di Montalcino
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Aglianico del Vulture
Sangiovese is typically:
High in acidity and tannin
High acidity and low in tannin
Low in acidity and high in tannin
Low in acidity and low in tannin
What is the minimum ageing requirements for Barolo Riserva?
4 years
3 years
5 years
What grape is used for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine?
Montepulciano
Sangiovese
Dolcetto
What region is known for Verdicchio wines?
Tuscany
Umbria
Marche
What grape is used for Taurus DOCG?
Agiorgitko
Aglianico
Primitivo
How long must a wine from the DOCG of Taurasi be aged before it is released?
2 years
What grape is used for a wine from Rias Baixas?
Viura
Albarino
Verdejo
What style of wines are produced in Ribera del Duero?
Reds only
Reds, whites and roses
Reds and roses
Joven on a Spanish wine label would indicate a wine that is?
Aged
Young
Sweet
Semi-Sweet
What is the grape variety used in the region of Bierzo?
Carinena
Tempranillo
Mencia
What is the dominant grape in the regions of Carinena & Catalayud?
Garnacha
Which one of the following Spanish regions produces red wines similar to the style in Rioja?
Navarra
Jerez
Dao
Rueda
Which ONE of the following statements best describes a typical maritime climate?
Warm summers, relatively mild winters, and high humidity
Very hot summers, relatively mild winters, and low humidity
Very hot summers, relatively severe winters, and low humidity
Warm summers, very cold winters, and high humidity
Which OEN of the following definitions best describes carbonic maceration?
Fermenting in rotating tanks, to mix skins and pulp
Fermenting must in a sealed tank to produce a sparkling wine
A fermentation of uncrushed grapes under a blanket of CO2
Using natural CO2 pressure in a sealed tank to mix the cap and pulp
What does reduction smell like?
Musty and damp cardboard
Vinegar or nail polish remover
Stinky rotten eggs and boiled cabbage
Which ONE of the following is a fining agent?
Potassium bicarbonate
Sulfur dioxide
Kieselguhr
Bentonite
Which of the following chemical compounds is responsible for the bell pepper character in Sauvignon Blanc?
Terpenes
Pyrazines
Esters
What is the definition of a continental climate?
Cool to moderate temperatures with low annual difference
Greatest difference between the hottest and coldest months
Low temperature difference between season with warm, dry summers
Which climate category does Bordeaux fall under?
Maritime
Continental
Mediterranean
What is an ideal soil type for viticulture?
Dense black soil that is rich with an excess of nutrients
Moist soil that retains water with very high levels of nitrogen
A soil with relatively few nutrients and good drainage
What is Pierce's Disease?
A fata bacterial disease
A fungal disease that thrives in warm, humid conditions
A disease spread by Nematodes
Which is caused by the same fungus as Grey Rot?
Downy Mildew
Powdery Mildew
Noble Rot
Higher temperatures during fermentation can result in:
The development of fruity esters
The development of savory aromas
The development of high acidity levels
What is meant by racking?
Wine is pumped into a different vessel leaving the sediment behind
Wine ageing in oak barrels are stored on warehouse racks
Wine is left on its lees and stirred regularly
What are colloids?
Minute particles unaffected by gravity
Important solutes like acid and sugar
Large particles like dead yeast cells
What type of wine is a synthetic cork best suited for?
Wines capable of long term ageing
Wines meant for consumption within a year of bottling
Wines that can age and are meant to preserve fruit flavors
Which one of the following are pairs in Haut-Medoc?
Chateau Haut-Brion and Semillon
Limestone and Sauvignon Blanc
Chateaux Margaux and Cabernet Sauvignon
Gravel and Chardonnay
What are the ideal autumn weather conditions for the development of noble rot in Bordeaux?
Steady daily rainfall and high average temperatures
Continuous sunshine and cold nights
Misty mornings and sunny afternoons
Complete absence of rain with mist during the entire day
Which chateau was not included into the first ranking for the original 1855 classification?
Chateau Haut-Brion
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
Chateau Latour
Where are the vineyards for Petrus and Le Pin located?
Pomerol
Saint-Emillion
Saint-Julien
Where is Chateau Haut-Brion located?
Haut-Medoc
Graves
Vendange Tardive wine is typically made from?
A blend of grape varieties
Late harvest grapes only
Frozen grapes only
Black grape varieties only
Which one of the following is a wine from Maconnais?
Fleurie
Chablis
Pouilly-Fuisse
Puligny-Montrachet
Which one of the following wines is often made by the use of carbonic maceration?
Beaujolais
Merseault
What region is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?
Cote de Nuits
Cote de Beaune
Cote Chalonnaise
Which one of the following groups of wines can e made from Chenin Blanc: 1. Sancerre 2. Vouvray 3. Menetou-Salon 4. Muscadet 5. Coteaux du Layon
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 5 only
What climate do the Central Vineyards in the Loire Valley have?
Warm Mediterranean
Cool Continental
Cool Maritime
Which grape is not allowed in the blend of Hermitage?
Viognier
Marsanne
Roussanne
How is Grenache trained in Southern Rhone?
VSP
Bush
Big Vines
Which one of the following grapes can be used in the production of AC Fitou?
Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Which grape is allowed to constitute 30% of the blend in a red wine from Provence?
Gamay
In which of these two regions is the Silvaner grape most widely planted?
Mosel and Pfalz
Rheingau and Ahr
Rheinhessen and Franken
What is Sussreserve?
Unfermented grape juice
Rectified concentrated grape must
Sugar from sources other than grapes
Which one of the following indicates a wine that is made from grapes affected by noble rot?
Trocken
Halbtrocken
Trockenbeerenauslese
Sussreserve
What is the most important Austrian province for the production of sweet wine?
Niederosterreich
Burgenland
Styria
Vienna
What are the typical flavors of Gruner Veltliner?
Simple and easy drinking quaffing wine with pineapple flavors
Light bodied, mineral with green apples
Highly concentrated dry wines, perfumed and high in alcohol
What does the Sarga Muscotaly grape contribute to the blend in a wine from Tokaji?
Crisp acidity and lemon flavors
Aromatic with flavors of orange blossom
Full body and oily texture
What two grapes are used in Retsina?
Savatiano and Assyritko
Savatiano and Roditis
Savatiano and Xinomavro
Where is the region of the Dao located in Portugal?
Southeast of Lisbon stretching to the Spanish border
Northwest corner of Portugal along the Atlantic ocean
Inland and south of the Douro region
Baga produces wines that are typically?
Red with a deep color intensity
White with a deep color intensity
Red with a pale color intensity
White with a pale color intensity
What grape does Martinborough have a reputation for?
Syrah
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
What is the climate in Otago?
Hot Mediterranean
Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Carignan
Pinotage is a crossing of Grenache and Syrah
Pinotage is a crossing of Chenin Blanc and Grenache
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault
What grape is called Steen in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
Columbard
Which region is known for its botrytised Semillon wines?
Hunter Valley
Riverina
Heathcote
What is the Lodi AVA noted for?
Zinfandel
What best describes a Carmenere?
Full bodied with ripe black fruit and spice
Medium to full bodied with black fruit, herbal, and red pepper
Light bodied, elegant with red fruit and spice
What is the name of the current that flows up from Antarctica in Chile?
Benguela
Humboldt
Pacific
Which province in Argentina boasts some of the highest altitude vineyards in the world?
La Rioja
Salta
Mendoza
What is Argentina's second most important wine region?
Catamarca
San Juan
Neuquen
In what region of Italy is Lambrusco produced?
Piemonte
Emilia-Romagna
What grape is used fro Prosecco?
Macabeo
Glera
Muscat
What style is an Oloroso Sherry?
Deep brown with oxidative notes of toffee, leather and nuts
Deep brown and intensely sweet with high residual sugar
Amber with yeast derived aromas combined with an oxidative character
What is the maximum amount of wine a producer is allowed to draw from the solera over the course of a year?
1/3
1/2
2/3
Which grape variety is associated with Fume Blanc?
Chardonnay
The Cascade Mountains have an important impact on viticulture in which area?
New York
San Luis Obispo
Washington
Niagara
What is Chile best known for producing?
Red wines from Bordeaux varieties
White wines from noble-rotted grapes
White wines from Pinot Blanc
Sweet red wines from Italian varietals
Casablanca is a region that?
Has a hot climate
Is cooled by descending mountain air
Is located in Argentina
Is cooled by sea breezes
What is the minimum length of maturation required for vintage Champagne?
6 months
18 months
24 months
36 months
What method is used in the production of inexpensive Cava?
Traditional
Tank
Transfer
Injection
What name is given to the warehouses in which Sherry matures?
Lodges
Bodegas
Chais
Copitas
What is an autovinifier?
A mechanical process using CO2 that is similar to pumping over
Stainless steel vats where the cap is pressed down with piston-plungers
Robotic feet that mimic the actions of foot treading
What does Madeira owe most of its character to?
The use of late-harvest grapes
The solera system
The estufagem system
The use of black grape varieties only
The style of 20-Year Old Tawny Port is influenced by what?
The use of Canteiros
Oxidative ageing
The use of flor
Bottle Ageing
Which one of the following grapes can be used in production of Vins Doux Naturels?
Tinta Negra
Touriga Nacional
Grenache
Palomino
What is Cognac's most important grape variety?
Ugni Blanc
Folle Blanc
What is the name of the pot still used in Cognac?
Charentais
Brouillis
Fin Bois
What botanical must be dominant in Gin?
Orris root
Juniper
Citrus peel
Which of the following best describe a wheat Vodka?
Light, crisp and dry style
Unique creamy texture
Richly textured with a hint of anise
Which of the following anise based spirits must contain liquorice root?
Ouzo
Raki
Pastis
What is a Blended Malt Whisky?
A blend of malt and grain whisky
A blend of two or more malt whiskies
A particularly high quality malt whisky
A bottling from a particular cask
In whisky production, what happens during malting?
Insoluble starches are modified to soluble starches
Sugars are extracted from ground barley
Soluble starches are converted to sugar
The barley grains are simply softened
