Which of the following wine styles is considered to be a 'low risk' food for wine pairing?
Simple unoaked whites with a touch of residual sugar
Big reds with good tannin structure
Rich and buttery oaked Chardonnays
What grape variety is used for DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Montepulciano
Trebbiano
Sangiovese
Barbera
What is the principal grape used to make Valpolicella?
Corvina
Verduzzo
Schiava
Refosco
The Aglianico grape is used to produce what wine?
Amarone della Valpolicella
Soave
Conero
Taurasi
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal communes for the wines of Barolo?
Castiglione
La Morra
Dogliani
Which area in Tuscany is known for producing Super Tuscan wines?
Montalcino
San Gimignano
Bolgheri
What is the dominant grape used in Conero DOCG and Rosso Piceno DOC?
Nero d'Avola
What is Sicily's traditional red variety?
Frappato
Negroamaro
What style of wine is an Orvieto?
Red
White
Rose
What style of wine does the Monastrell grape produce?
Concentrated juicy red with red fruit flavors and high acidity
Dark, powerful and spicy wines with high tannin and alcohol content
Delicate and light bodied red wines with low tannin and moderate alcohol
Which of the following is a key factor in determining the quality of the wines in Ribera del Duero?
Maritime influence
Altitude
Summer rain
Cold air descending from the Pyrenees
What is the Airen grape used for?
Cava
Brandy de Jerez
Passito dessert wines
What is the Carinena grape called in Rioja?
Viura
Mazuelo
Castelao
What is a Tempranillo called in the Duero region?
Aragones
Tinta Roriz
Tinta de Toro
What form of vine training is most common in La Mancha?
Single guyot
Low bush
Cordon de Royat
High cordon
Racking can be described as:
The process by which wine is removed from its sediment
The process of pumping over of must during fermentation
The process of adding additional sugar to increase alcohol
The process of twisting bottles to move yeast sediment in bottle-fermented sparkling wines
Which ONE of the following may be caused by Botrytis cinerea?
Powdery Mildew
Noble Rot
Phylloxera
Downy Mildew
How can winemakers prevent the formation of tartrate crystals in bottled wine?
Chilling and then filtering the wine
Pasteurization
Fining
Filtering and then chilling the wine
At what percentage is a wine considered to be a medium minus alcohol level?
Under 10.5%
13.5-14.0%
10.5-11.5%
What is a hybrid grape?
Cross of 2 Vitis vinifera grapes
Clone of a Vitis vinifera grape
Cross of a Vitis vinifera and another species of Vitis
What is the average temperature needed in the growing season for a vine to ripen grapes successfully?
10-15 degrees C
16-21 degrees C
22-28 degrees C
Which climate category does Champagne fall under?
Maritime
Continental
Mediterranean
What type of soil is associated with chlorosis in a vine?
Limestone
Clay
Sand
What is the treatment for Downy Mildew?
Sulphur based spray
Copper based spray
Vines must be dug up
What is the most effective solution used to protect the grapes from birds and mammals?
Scare crows
Netting
Shooting
When does the pumping over process occur in winemaking?
Before fermentation
During fermentation
After fermentation
What is the name of the most important winemaking yeast?
Brettanomyces
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Ambient yeast
Which of these is not a fining agent?
Bentonite
Colloids
Egg Whites
What is a merchant?
An estate that grows and sells their own wine
An institution owned jointly by several owners to share wiemaking costs
A negociant that buys in grapes and wine to blend, bottle, and brand
Which style of wine is Haut-Medoc best known for?
Early-drinking, mid-priced red wines
Medium-bodied, high-priced reds from Sauvignon Blanc
Blended, premium reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Full-bodied, inexpensive reds from Cabernet Sauvignon only
What does Petit Verdot add to a blend?
Tannin with exotic spicy notes
Tannin with blackcurrant fruit
Softness and richness
What is the dominant grape in Entre-Deux-Mers?
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
How many chateau are in Premier Grand Cru Classe A in Bordeaux?
2
8
3
What does the expression Grand Cru on an Alsace label indicate to a potential customer?
It is a spark,ing wine made by the traditional method
The wine has been made, matured, and bottled by the grape grower
The wine comes from the best vineyards
The wine is from vineyards owned by a co-operative
What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?
Premier Cru
Grand Cru
Commune
Which one of the following best describes a wine produced using carbonic maceration?
Fruity with high levels of tannins
Light-bodied for drinking when young
Full-bodied needing long maturation before drinking
Spicy with high levels of tannins and acidity
Which of the following areas in the Loire is prone to botrytis?
Chinon
Bonnezeaux
Menetou-Salon
Which of the following makes a style of wine similar to Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Crozes-Hermitage
Gigondas
Saint-Joseph
Which one of the following pairs of appellations may be used for rose' wines?
Tavel and Cote-Rotie
Cornas and Condrieu
Lirac and Tavel
Condrieu and Lirac
Which one of the following is best known for rose wines?
Cote-Rotie
Cotes de Provence
Cotes de Beaune
Coteaux du Layon
What is the most widely planted red grape in Southern France?
Mourvedre
Grenache
Cinsault
How many Anbaugebiete are there in Germany?
13
11
Which region does the village of Johannisberg reside in?
Rheingau
Pfalz
Nahe
Which one of the following describes the best wines from the Mosel region?
White wines with high levels of alcohol from the Sylvaner variety
Red wines with low levels of alcohol from the Spatburgunder variety
White wines with low levels of acidity made from the Muller-Thurgau variety
White wines with high levels of acidity from the Riesling variety
Where does the classification of Aubruch fall in the Pradikat system in Austria?
Between Cabinet and Spatlese
Between Spatlese and Beerenauslese
Between Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese
What is the minimum residual sugar level for 4 puttonyos?
90 g/L
120 g/L
150 g/L
What region houses the Wachau and Kamptal DAC?
Burgenland
Niederosterreich
Mittlburgenland
What grape is used exclusively for a wine from Naoussa?
Agiorgitko
Xinomavro
Mantinia
What percentage of Baga grape must be in a Classico wine from Bairrada?
100%
75%
50%
What Portuguese term indicates either a vineyard or an estate?
Vinho
Quinta
Colheita
Adega
In what region is Gimblett Gravels located?
Nelson
Hawke's Bay
Gisborne
Which ONE of the following North Island regions is well known for producing premium quality Pinot Noir?
Martinborough
Central Otago
Which ONE of the following is a wine region of South Africa?
Barossa Valley
Mosel
Walker Bay
Marlborough
What two grapes were crossed to make a Pinotage?
Pinot Noir x Carignan
Pinot Noir x Syrah
Pinot Noir x Cinsault
Which region is not known for growing Riesling in Australia?
McLaren Vale
Eden Valley
Franklin River
What is the Rutherglen region noted for?
Crisp Semillon with high acidity
Liqueur Muscats
Firmly structured Shiraz wines
In which Australia state is the region of Coonawarra?
Victoria
New South Wales
Western Australia
South Australia
What is the Davis climate zone for Carneros AVA?
Zone I
Zone III
Zone V
What is the minimum of oak ageing for a red Reserva in Chile?
6 months
9 months
12 months
In which region of Chile is the sub-region of Limari located?
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Southern
What is Argentina's most southerly wine region?
Rio Negro
Neuquen
Itata
Which region in Mendoza has the highest altitude vineyards?
Uco Valley
Lujan de Cuyo
Maipu
Which best describes a young Blanc de Blancs?
Medium weight with a rich and buttery character
Light bodied with a citrus and green apple fruit
Rich with some structure and subtle red fruit
How long must a Cremant spend on lees?
15 months
Which grape is not allowed in the production of Cremant?
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gewurztraminer
What alcohol % is an Oloroso Sherry fortified to?
15%
17%
19%
What method is used for sweetening a Pale Cream Sherry?
The addition of sun-dried PX grapes
Fermentation is stopped with alcohol leaving residual sugar in the wine
The addition of Rectified Concentrated Grape Must (RCGM)
Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE in relation to the Zinfandel grape variety?
It is used to produce red wines only
It is the same variety as Sangiovese from Italy
It is used to make Rose wine
It is widely planted in New York state
Which ONE of the following is a wine style associated with Canada?
Icewine
Claret
White Zinfandel
Fume Blanc
What is Carmenere?
A white grape variety most associated with Chile
A white grape variety most associated with Argentina
A black grape variety most associated with Chile
A black grape variety most associated with Argentina
Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?
Santa Maria is a wine-producing region of Argentina
Irrigation is banned in the vineyards of Chile
Strict quarantine regulations help Chile to remain phylloxera-free
Argentina's best vineyards are located near the coast
Which of the following are all permitted grape varieties for the production of Champagne?
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay
Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc, Meunier, Merlot
Pinot Noir, Meunier, Pinot Blanc
The practice of topping up bottles of Champagne with sweetened wine after disgorgement is known as?
Autolysis
Dosage
Riddling
Blending
Sanlucar de Barrameda is the town where?
Oloroso is a specialist product
Manzanilla Sherry matures
The best tawny Ports are made
Vintage Port is sent to mature
Which ONE of the following pairs match?
Granite and Jerez
Limestone and Douro Valley
Manzanilla and Douro Valley
Albariza and Jerez
Which of the following grapes is not used in Port?
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Negra
What is the average ageing time of a vintage Port before it is bottled?
18 months - 3 years
Between 4-6 years
Minimum of 3 years ageing
What is the principal grape used in Banyuls?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Touriga Nacional
Where in Australia is the Rutherglen region located?
Port lodges are traditionally located in which town?
Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia
Regua
Pinhao
Which ONE of the following pairs of grape varieties is used for the production of Madeira?
Grenache and Muscat
Grenache and Muscadet
Muscat and Corvina
Malmsey and Bual
Which portion has the highest concentration of ethanol?
Heads
Heart
Tails
What is a congener?
Aroma and flavor compounds found in spirits
Process at which alcohol condenses and drops back into the wash
The arm of the still that runs to the condenser
How long does it take the blue agave plant to mature?
3 years
8 years
14 years
What is a cold-compounded Gin?
A London Dryn Gin that used a Carterhead still
When flavors are simply added to the base spirit
A distilled Gin that adds rose petals and cucumber before bottling
Which ONE of the following is TRUE?
Single Malt Whisky is made in a continuous still
All Scotch Whisky must be a minimum of 5 years old
Scotch Whisky can be aged in Bourbon barrels
All Grain Whisky is distilled using a pot still
Which region of Scotland produces the most peaty malt whiskies?
Highlands
Lowlands
Speyside
Islay
Which of the following methods are used in the production of liqueurs: 1) Maceration 2) Infusion 3) Percolation 4) Distillation 5) Steam Distillation
All of the above
1 and 4 only
3 and 5 only
1,2, and 5 only
What raw material is used to make Tequila?
Grapes
Sugar cane
Agave
Apples
Which ONE of the following statements is FALSE?
Vodka can only be made in Russia
Vodka is widely produced in Scandinavia
Vodka can be made from grapes
Vodka can be made anywhere in the world
