Which is a TRUE statement about Gamay?

light/medium bodied red wines with high acid/low tannin.

Which is NOT true in regards to Chenin Blanc

It is used to make dessert wine in Bordeaux.

What is the best definition of Sur Lie aging?

Wine has contact with the dead yeast from fermentation.

The variety used in Muscadet in the Loire Valley.

What helps Riesling age in the bottle?

High acidity levels and intense fruit.

What is the difference between Beaujolais AC and Beaujolais Nouveau AC?

The Beaujolais Noveau is a very light style released in Nov

Which is NOT true about Primitivo?

is similar to a pinot noir in body

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1
Which wine has the highest tannins?
Aglianico
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Tempranillo
2
Which are the two appellations within Alsace?
Classico & Reserva
Grosess Gewachs & Pradikatswein
AC & Grand Cru
Premier Cru & Grand Cru
3
Which is a TRUE statement about Riesling?
A variety that slowly builds up sugars and retains acidity.
Aromatic white variety which thrives in cool climates.
A variety that is suitable for late harvest production.
All of the above.
4
Which is NOT a region in Spain?
Rioja
Riber del Duero
Douro
Navarra
5
Which Pradikatswein wine has the most residual sugar?
Auslese
Kabinett
Beerenauslese
Spatlese
6
Which is NOT true in regards to Tempranillo?
typically aged in oak
can be found in Rioja & Ribera del Duero
is known for high tannins
often blended with Grenache
7
Which is a TRUE statement about Gamay?
full bodied wines red wines with high acid/low tannin.
light/medium bodied red wines with low acid/low tannin.
light/medium bodied white wines with high acid/low tannin.
light/medium bodied red wines with high acid/low tannin.
8
Which is NOT true in regards to Chenin Blanc
It is used to make dessert wine in Bordeaux.
It is often blended with Chardonnay.
The main appelation for this variety is Vouvray AC.
It is widely grown in South Africa.
9
Touriga Nacional is mainly produced in which country?
Argentina
Chile
Spain
Portugal
10
Which is a TRUE statement about Malbec?
dark fruit & spicy - usually oak aged
all of the above
originally from Bordeaux
most widely grown in Argentina
11
What region produces the BEST examples of Torrontes?
Hunter Valley
Mendoza
Cafayate
Rias Baixas
12
Rias Baixas is best known for producing which varietal?
Trebbiano
Torrontes
Albarino
Viognier
13
Semillon is an important varietal in which region?
Argentina
Bordeaux
Chile
Napa
14
What is the best definition of Sur Lie aging?
The wines were blended together AFTER barrel aging.
This is a special type of barrique used for aging.
Wine has contact with the dead yeast from fermentation.
When the wine is aged in two different types of barrels.
15
Which varietial is found in the production of Gavi DOCG?
gargenega
verdicchio
cortese
trebbiano
16
Pinotage is a relative to which varietal?
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Menueir
none of the above
Pinot Noir
17
Which is a TRUE statement about Gewurztraminer?
has intense acidity
usually sur lee aged
intensely perfumed white wine
has low alcohol
18
Which region is NOT known for making quality Riesling?
Mosel
Clare Valley
Alsace
Sonoma
19
What is Melon Blanc?
One of the white varieties allowed in Chateanuef-du-Pape.
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
The variety used in Muscadet in the Loire Valley.
The grape used to make Albarino.
20
Where does quality Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris typically come from?
Loire Valley
Mosel
none of the above
Alsace
21
What helps Riesling age in the bottle?
Oak aging.
High acidity levels and intense fruit.
Large grape bunches.
High sugar levels and intense fruit.
22
What is the difference between Beaujolais AC and Beaujolais Nouveau AC?
The Beaujolais Noveau is a very light style released in Nov
They are the same wines.
Beaujolais Noveau is a part of the Cru system.
Beaujolais AC indicates village level at a higher quality.
23
Which regions are best known for Carmenere production?
Mendoza & Salta
none of the above
Aconcagua & Central Valley
Gigondas & Chateaneuf du Pape
24
What mountain ranges are located in the Alsace region of France?
Alps
Mayacamas
Dolomites
Vosges
25
Which is NOT true about Primitivo?
it is the same vareity as Zinfandel
typically grown in Puglia
flavours of jammy black fruit and liquorice
is similar to a pinot noir in body

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