Questão 1
Questão
In which region of Italy is Soave produced?
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Piedmont
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Veneto
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Trentino
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Puglia
Questão 2
Questão
Which one of the following is a DOCG dry white wine?
Questão 3
Questão
Sangiovese is typically:
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High in acidity and tannin
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High acidity and low in tannin
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Low in acidity and high in tannin
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Low in acidity and low in tannin
Questão 4
Questão
What is the minimum ageing requirements for Barolo Riserva?
Questão 5
Questão
What grape is used for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine?
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Montepulciano
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Sangiovese
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Dolcetto
Questão 6
Questão
What region is known for Verdicchio wines?
Questão 7
Questão
What grape is used for Taurus DOCG?
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Agiorgitko
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Aglianico
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Primitivo
Questão 8
Questão
How long must a wine from the DOCG of Taurasi be aged before it is released?
Questão 9
Questão
What grape is used for a wine from Rias Baixas?
Questão 10
Questão
What style of wines are produced in Ribera del Duero?
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Reds only
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Reds, whites and roses
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Reds and roses
Questão 11
Questão
Joven on a Spanish wine label would indicate a wine that is?
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Aged
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Young
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Sweet
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Semi-Sweet
Questão 12
Questão
What is the grape variety used in the region of Bierzo?
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Carinena
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Tempranillo
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Mencia
Questão 13
Questão
What is the dominant grape in the regions of Carinena & Catalayud?
Responda
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Garnacha
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Carinena
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Tempranillo
Questão 14
Questão
Which one of the following Spanish regions produces red wines similar to the style in Rioja?
Questão 15
Questão
Which ONE of the following statements best describes a typical maritime climate?
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Warm summers, relatively mild winters, and high humidity
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Very hot summers, relatively mild winters, and low humidity
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Very hot summers, relatively severe winters, and low humidity
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Warm summers, very cold winters, and high humidity
Questão 16
Questão
Which OEN of the following definitions best describes carbonic maceration?
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Fermenting in rotating tanks, to mix skins and pulp
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Fermenting must in a sealed tank to produce a sparkling wine
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A fermentation of uncrushed grapes under a blanket of CO2
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Using natural CO2 pressure in a sealed tank to mix the cap and pulp
Questão 17
Questão
What does reduction smell like?
Questão 18
Questão
Which ONE of the following is a fining agent?
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Potassium bicarbonate
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Sulfur dioxide
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Kieselguhr
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Bentonite
Questão 19
Questão
Which of the following chemical compounds is responsible for the bell pepper character in Sauvignon Blanc?
Responda
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Terpenes
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Pyrazines
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Esters
Questão 20
Questão
What is the definition of a continental climate?
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Cool to moderate temperatures with low annual difference
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Greatest difference between the hottest and coldest months
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Low temperature difference between season with warm, dry summers
Questão 21
Questão
Which climate category does Bordeaux fall under?
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Maritime
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Continental
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Mediterranean
Questão 22
Questão
What is an ideal soil type for viticulture?
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Dense black soil that is rich with an excess of nutrients
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Moist soil that retains water with very high levels of nitrogen
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A soil with relatively few nutrients and good drainage
Questão 23
Questão
What is Pierce's Disease?
Questão 24
Questão
Which is caused by the same fungus as Grey Rot?
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Downy Mildew
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Powdery Mildew
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Noble Rot
Questão 25
Questão
Higher temperatures during fermentation can result in:
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The development of fruity esters
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The development of savory aromas
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The development of high acidity levels
Questão 26
Questão
What is meant by racking?
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Wine is pumped into a different vessel leaving the sediment behind
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Wine ageing in oak barrels are stored on warehouse racks
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Wine is left on its lees and stirred regularly
Questão 27
Questão
What are colloids?
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Minute particles unaffected by gravity
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Important solutes like acid and sugar
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Large particles like dead yeast cells
Questão 28
Questão
What type of wine is a synthetic cork best suited for?
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Wines capable of long term ageing
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Wines meant for consumption within a year of bottling
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Wines that can age and are meant to preserve fruit flavors
Questão 29
Questão
Which one of the following are pairs in Haut-Medoc?
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Chateau Haut-Brion and Semillon
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Limestone and Sauvignon Blanc
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Chateaux Margaux and Cabernet Sauvignon
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Gravel and Chardonnay
Questão 30
Questão
What are the ideal autumn weather conditions for the development of noble rot in Bordeaux?
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Steady daily rainfall and high average temperatures
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Continuous sunshine and cold nights
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Misty mornings and sunny afternoons
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Complete absence of rain with mist during the entire day
Questão 31
Questão
Which chateau was not included into the first ranking for the original 1855 classification?
Questão 32
Questão
Where are the vineyards for Petrus and Le Pin located?
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Pomerol
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Saint-Emillion
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Saint-Julien
Questão 33
Questão
Where is Chateau Haut-Brion located?
Responda
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Haut-Medoc
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Graves
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Pomerol
Questão 34
Questão
Vendange Tardive wine is typically made from?
Questão 35
Questão
Which one of the following is a wine from Maconnais?
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Fleurie
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Chablis
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Pouilly-Fuisse
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Puligny-Montrachet
Questão 36
Questão
Which one of the following wines is often made by the use of carbonic maceration?
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Puligny-Montrachet
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Beaujolais
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Pouilly-Fuisse
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Merseault
Questão 37
Questão
What region is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?
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Cote de Nuits
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Cote de Beaune
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Cote Chalonnaise
Questão 38
Questão
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
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 and 5 only
Questão 39
Questão
What climate do the Central Vineyards in the Loire Valley have?
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Warm Mediterranean
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Cool Continental
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Cool Maritime
Questão 40
Questão
Which grape is not allowed in the blend of Hermitage?
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Viognier
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Marsanne
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Roussanne
Questão 41
Questão
How is Grenache trained in Southern Rhone?
Questão 42
Questão
Which one of the following grapes can be used in the production of AC Fitou?
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Carignan
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Viognier
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
Questão 43
Questão
Which grape is allowed to constitute 30% of the blend in a red wine from Provence?
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Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Gamay
Questão 44
Questão
In which of these two regions is the Silvaner grape most widely planted?
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Mosel and Pfalz
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Rheingau and Ahr
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Rheinhessen and Franken
Questão 45
Questão
What is Sussreserve?
Questão 46
Questão
Which one of the following indicates a wine that is made from grapes affected by noble rot?
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Trocken
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Halbtrocken
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Trockenbeerenauslese
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Sussreserve
Questão 47
Questão
What is the most important Austrian province for the production of sweet wine?
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Niederosterreich
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Burgenland
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Styria
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Vienna
Questão 48
Questão
What are the typical flavors of Gruner Veltliner?
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Simple and easy drinking quaffing wine with pineapple flavors
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Light bodied, mineral with green apples
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Highly concentrated dry wines, perfumed and high in alcohol
Questão 49
Questão
What does the Sarga Muscotaly grape contribute to the blend in a wine from Tokaji?
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Crisp acidity and lemon flavors
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Aromatic with flavors of orange blossom
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Full body and oily texture
Questão 50
Questão
What two grapes are used in Retsina?
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Savatiano and Assyritko
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Savatiano and Roditis
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Savatiano and Xinomavro
Questão 51
Questão
Where is the region of the Dao located in Portugal?
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Southeast of Lisbon stretching to the Spanish border
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Northwest corner of Portugal along the Atlantic ocean
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Inland and south of the Douro region
Questão 52
Questão
Baga produces wines that are typically?
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Red with a deep color intensity
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White with a deep color intensity
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Red with a pale color intensity
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White with a pale color intensity
Questão 53
Questão
What grape does Martinborough have a reputation for?
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Syrah
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Pinot Noir
Questão 54
Questão
What is the climate in Otago?
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Maritime
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Warm Mediterranean
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Continental
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Hot Mediterranean
Questão 55
Questão
Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Carignan
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Pinotage is a crossing of Grenache and Syrah
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Pinotage is a crossing of Chenin Blanc and Grenache
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Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault
Questão 56
Questão
What grape is called Steen in South Africa?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Columbard
Questão 57
Questão
Which region is known for its botrytised Semillon wines?
Responda
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Hunter Valley
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Riverina
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Heathcote
Questão 58
Questão
What is the Lodi AVA noted for?
Responda
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Pinot Noir
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Zinfandel
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Questão 59
Questão
What best describes a Carmenere?
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Full bodied with ripe black fruit and spice
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Medium to full bodied with black fruit, herbal, and red pepper
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Light bodied, elegant with red fruit and spice
Questão 60
Questão
What is the name of the current that flows up from Antarctica in Chile?
Responda
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Benguela
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Humboldt
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Pacific
Questão 61
Questão
Which province in Argentina boasts some of the highest altitude vineyards in the world?
Questão 62
Questão
What is Argentina's second most important wine region?
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Catamarca
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San Juan
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Neuquen
Questão 63
Questão
In what region of Italy is Lambrusco produced?
Responda
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Piemonte
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Emilia-Romagna
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Veneto
Questão 64
Questão
What grape is used fro Prosecco?
Questão 65
Questão
What style is an Oloroso Sherry?
Responda
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Deep brown with oxidative notes of toffee, leather and nuts
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Deep brown and intensely sweet with high residual sugar
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Amber with yeast derived aromas combined with an oxidative character
Questão 66
Questão
What is the maximum amount of wine a producer is allowed to draw from the solera over the course of a year?
Questão 67
Questão
Which grape variety is associated with Fume Blanc?
Responda
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Zinfandel
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Chenin Blanc
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chardonnay
Questão 68
Questão
The Cascade Mountains have an important impact on viticulture in which area?
Responda
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New York
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San Luis Obispo
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Washington
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Niagara
Questão 69
Questão
What is Chile best known for producing?
Responda
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Red wines from Bordeaux varieties
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White wines from noble-rotted grapes
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White wines from Pinot Blanc
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Sweet red wines from Italian varietals
Questão 70
Questão
Casablanca is a region that?
Questão 71
Questão
What is the minimum length of maturation required for vintage Champagne?
Responda
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6 months
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18 months
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24 months
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36 months
Questão 72
Questão
What method is used in the production of inexpensive Cava?
Responda
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Traditional
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Tank
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Transfer
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Injection
Questão 73
Questão
What name is given to the warehouses in which Sherry matures?
Responda
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Lodges
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Bodegas
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Chais
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Copitas
Questão 74
Questão
What is an autovinifier?
Responda
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A mechanical process using CO2 that is similar to pumping over
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Stainless steel vats where the cap is pressed down with piston-plungers
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Robotic feet that mimic the actions of foot treading
Questão 75
Questão
What does Madeira owe most of its character to?
Questão 76
Questão
The style of 20-Year Old Tawny Port is influenced by what?
Responda
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The use of Canteiros
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Oxidative ageing
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The use of flor
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Bottle Ageing
Questão 77
Questão
Which one of the following grapes can be used in production of Vins Doux Naturels?
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Tinta Negra
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Touriga Nacional
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Grenache
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Palomino
Questão 78
Questão
What is Cognac's most important grape variety?
Responda
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Columbard
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Ugni Blanc
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Folle Blanc
Questão 79
Questão
What is the name of the pot still used in Cognac?
Responda
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Charentais
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Brouillis
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Fin Bois
Questão 80
Questão
What botanical must be dominant in Gin?
Responda
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Orris root
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Juniper
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Citrus peel
Questão 81
Questão
Which of the following best describe a wheat Vodka?
Questão 82
Questão
Which of the following anise based spirits must contain liquorice root?
Questão 83
Questão
What is a Blended Malt Whisky?
Responda
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A blend of malt and grain whisky
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A blend of two or more malt whiskies
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A particularly high quality malt whisky
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A bottling from a particular cask
Questão 84
Questão
In whisky production, what happens during malting?
Responda
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Insoluble starches are modified to soluble starches
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Sugars are extracted from ground barley
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Soluble starches are converted to sugar
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The barley grains are simply softened