What best describes umami in food?
Sweet
Acidic
Savory
Wines made from Barbera are typically:
Red, high in acid and low in tannin
Naked whites and medium acidity
Sweet passito wines
Which of the following pairs are both sub-region of Chianti?
Colli Senesi and Rufina
Friuli Grave and Classico
Rufina and Alba
Bolgheri and Classico
The grapes used to make Recite della Valpolicella are typically:
Made into the wine immediately after picking
Infected with noble rot
Dried on the vine
Dried after picking
What grape is used fro a wine from Gavi?
Cortese
Arneis
Verdicchio
What are the typical flavors of a wine made from Arneis?
Lychee and spice
Peach and apricot
Lemon and Vegetal
What type of wine does the Frascati DOC produce?
White
Red
Rose
What region is the Frascati DOC in?
Umbria
Abruzzo
Lazio
What region is the wine Aglianico del Vulture in?
Basilicata
Puglia
Campania
What grape is the Cannanou of Sardinia?
Negroamaro
Grenache
Merlot
What is the minimum ageing requirements in cast for a red Rioja Gran Reserva?
18 months
12 months
24 months
In which region is the Graciano grape grown in?
Priorat
Somantano
Rioja
Where is the region of Valdepenas located in Spain?
North of Rias Baixas on the coast
Northeast near the border of France
South underneath the region of La Mancha
Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in La Mancha?
Airen
Albarino
Sauvignon Blanc
Viura
Which one of the following is a DO region for dry white wines?
Toro
Rias Baixas
Ribera del Duero
Catalunya
To which species of vine do the majority of wine-producing varieties belong to?
Vitis riparia
Vitis berlandieri
Vitis vinifera
Vitis labrusa
Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
The best soils for vineyards should be lacking in free iron
The best soils for vineyards have good drainage
The best for vineyards hold lots of water
The best soils for vineyards are very fertile
What can be added to juice to stop fermentation?
Carbon Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Cultured Yeast
Bordeaux Mixture
In what style of wine do SO2 levels tend to be the highest?
Dry white wines with high acidity
Rich and fruity red wines
Sweet white wines
At what grams per litre of residual sugar is a wine considered to be sweet?
18 g/L
32 g/L
45 g/L
Which of the following grapes is considered to be aromatic?
Chardonnay
Muscat
Pinot Grigio
Which part of the vine is principally responsible for photosynthesis?
Tendrils
Leaves
Buds
What are the benefits of a soil with high rock content?
Able to retain moisture
Vines grow with more vigor
Ability to absorb and re-radiate the sun's heat
What climate category does Chateauneuf-du-Pape fall under?
Maritime
Continental
Mediterranean
How many buds are retained with spur pruning?
2-3
4-7
7-9
What are nematodes?
A fungal disease that likes humid conditions
Microscopic worms that attack the roots of a vine
A root louse with a very complex life cycle that can destroy the vine
What is the principal advantage of machine harvesting?
Speed
Very little damage to the grapes
Stalks are retained
What is the temperature range for fermenting red wine?
12-22 degrees C
20-32 degrees C
38-42 degrees C
What method can be used to remove alcohol from a wine?
Must enrichment
Reverse osmosis
Bleeding (Saignee')
What is gross lees?
Chemicals that are dissolved in the wine
Larger particles that form shortly after fermentation
Smaller particles that deposit during maturation
When is a surface filter used?
Before depth filtration
After a depth filter is used
Prior to fermentation
How can tartrate crystals be forced to form before bottling?
Chill the wine to below freezing for a short period of time
Have the wine undergo pasteurization
The addition of potassium bicarbonate
Which of the following is not a botrytis affected wine?
Tokaji
Vin Santo
Beerenauslese
Which one of the following black grape varieties is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Which one of the following groups of appellation is locate within the Right Bank area of Bordeaux? 1. Sauternes 2. Saint-Emillion 3. Margaux 4. Pomerol 5. Fronsac 6. Graves
1,2, and 3 only
2, 3, and 4 only
2, 4, and 5 only
4, 5, and 6 only
What type of climate does Bordeaux have?
Warm continental
Moderate maritime
Moderate mediterranean
What is the dominant grape in Sauternes?
Semillon
Muscadelle
Which of these grapes always produce a dry style in Alsace?
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
What best describes an Alsatian Gewürztraminer?
Dry, medium bodied with high acidity and flinty mineral character
Full bodied with oily texture an high alcohol and spicy aromas
Dry with a classic grapes flavor
What style of wine does Monbazilla have a reputation for?
Bordeaux like reds
Dry whites
Botrytis infected sweet wines
What soil is found in the best vineyards of Chablis?
Gravel
Pudding stones
Granite
Kimmeridgian Clay
What commune in Cote Chalonnaise only produces whites?
Rully
Montagny
Givey
What style of red wines does Cote de Nuits produce?
Light and delicate, soft and fruity
Long lived, medium structure
Deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins
What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for Muscadet?
13%
12%
13.5%
What grape is used for red wines of Sancerre?
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Grolleau
What grape is used in Condrieu?
Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier
Which one of the following of grape varieties is allowed in the production of AC Chateauneuf-du-Pape: 1. Grenache 2. Pinot Blanc 3. Mourvedre 4. Syrah 5. Cabernet Sauvignon
1, 2, and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 5 only
All
Which one of the following is made from the Mourvedre grape?
Bandol
Cornas
Chinon
Bourgueil
Which region in Germany does the village of Piesport reside in?
Rheingau
Mosel
Pfalz
What does the term Erst Lage mean?
Off dry Rieslings from anywhere in Germany
Top vineyard sites of the VDP members
Botrytis wines in distinctive flask shaped bottles
Why are the Riesling wines of Pfalz fuller in body than wines from the Mosel?
The vines are planted on steep northeast-facing vineyards
Higher temperatures due to the southerly location
The winemaker add additional sugar after fermentation is complete
The vineyards have slate-rich soils
Ausbruch is a labeling term that is unique to?
Germany
Austria
Hungary
South Africa
What style of wine is Lake Neusiedlersee noted for?
Dry, spicy red wines
Botrytis affected sweet wines
Crisp and refreshing white wines
Which of the following grapes is used in the production of Tokaji?
Chenin Blanc
Irsai Oliver
Furmint
Kadarka
What size of bottle are the sweet wines of Hungary bottled in?
750 ml
500 ml
275 ml
Wines from Naoussa are typically?
Fruity white wines with a medium acidity
Deeply colored roses
Red wines high in acid and tannin
Fortified wines made from Muscat
What is the overall climate in Greece?
Which region in Portugal does the Trincadeira grape play an important role in?
Douro
Bairrada
Alentejo
Where is the DOC of Palmela located?
Setubal Peninsula
North of the Douro Valley
Directly underneath the Bairrada region on the coast
What is New Zealand's 2nd most widely planed white grape?
Riesling
What percentage must apply for stating variety, vintage and grape variety on New Zealand wine labels?
75%
90%
85%
Canopy management for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand has?
increased the problem of fungal disease
Helped control the vine vigor
Had little impact
Encouraged the vines to grow a denser canopy
What is South Africa's second most planted white variety?
Columbard
Which area has the coolest climate in Australia?
Western Australia
Tasmania
South Australia
How long can a good quality Clare Riesling age for?
Up to 5 years
Up to 10 years
Up to 20 years
In which sub-region of the Central Valley are the zones of Cachapoal and Colchagua located?
Maipo
Rapel
Maule
Which is the most northerly wine region in Chile?
Aconcagua
Coquimbo
Salta
What is liqueur de tirage?
Wine and cane sugar solution added before bottling
Wine, sugar, and yeast nutrients for second fermentation
Wine and yeast nutrients after riddling
Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?
Cores de Sezanne
Vallee de la Marne
Montagne de Reims
Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?
New Zealand
Australia
Which of the following grape varieties are typically used in the production of Icewine: 1. Sauvignon Blanc 2. Vidal 3. Riesling 4. Chardonnay
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 4 only
Viticulture is possible in Ontario due to what influence?
Fog
Great Lakes
Mild winters
Cascade Mountains
Compared with the rest of Chile, the Southern Region is on average?
Cooler and drier
Warmer and wetter
Cooler and wetter
Warmer and drier
Which pair of red grape varieties is most commonly linked to wine production in Argentina?
Sangiovese and Torrontes
Malbec and Bonarda
Torrontes and Pinotage
Malbec and Zinfandel
Which of the following grape varieties is used in the production of sparkling Vouvray?
Chenin
Which ONE of the following pairs of Australia regions has a reputation for the production of quality sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
Yarra Valley and Tasmania
Barossa Valley and Coonawarra
Margaret River and Hunter Valley
Eden Valley and Riverland
What is an estufa?
A method of fortification
Stainless steel containers for heating wine
Large oak barrels for ageing wine
Which grape is used in Madeira?
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Cao
Tinta Negra
How many times is an Irish Whisky traditionally distilled?
One
Two
Three
What is backset?
What the spirit is called after the first distillation in producing Bourbon
Acidic residue left at the base of the beer still
Process of adding in caramel coloring agent before bottling
Which grain must be a minimum of 51% of the mash bill in Bourbon?
Corn
Rye
Wheat
Which growing area is credited with producing the finest Cognacs?
Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?
Most Cognac is made in a continuous still
VSOP Cognac has to be aged longer than XO
Cognac can be made from Baco 22A
Cognac can be made from Ugni Blanc
Which ONE of the following brandies must be aged for a minimum of 3 years?
Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
VS Armagnac
*** Cognac
Grappa
Bourbon is made from malted barley only
Bourbon can be made anywhere in the USA
Bourbon is made from corn only
Bourbon can only be made in Kentucky
What is the minimum ageing required for a straight Bourbon whiskey?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years