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1Which of the following wine styles is considered to be a 'low risk' food for wine pairing?
- ASimple unoaked whites with a touch of residual sugar
- BBig reds with good tannin structure
- CRich and buttery oaked Chardonnays
2What grape variety is used for DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
- AMontepulciano
- BTrebbiano
- CSangiovese
- DBarbera
3What is the principal grape used to make Valpolicella?
- ACorvina
- BVerduzzo
- CSchiava
- DRefosco
4The Aglianico grape is used to produce what wine?
- AAmarone della Valpolicella
- BSoave
- CConero
- DTaurasi
5Which of the following is NOT one of the principal communes for the wines of Barolo?
- ACastiglione
- BLa Morra
- CDogliani
6Which area in Tuscany is known for producing Super Tuscan wines?
- AMontalcino
- BSan Gimignano
- CBolgheri
7What is the dominant grape used in Conero DOCG and Rosso Piceno DOC?
- ASangiovese
- BNero d'Avola
- CMontepulciano
8What is Sicily's traditional red variety?
- AFrappato
- BNero d'Avola
- CNegroamaro
9What style of wine is an Orvieto?
- ARed
- BWhite
- CRose
10What style of wine does the Monastrell grape produce?
- AConcentrated juicy red with red fruit flavors and high acidity
- BDark, powerful and spicy wines with high tannin and alcohol content
- CDelicate and light bodied red wines with low tannin and moderate alcohol
11Which of the following is a key factor in determining the quality of the wines in Ribera del Duero?
- AMaritime influence
- BAltitude
- CSummer rain
- DCold air descending from the Pyrenees
12What is the Airen grape used for?
- ACava
- BBrandy de Jerez
- CPassito dessert wines
13What is the Carinena grape called in Rioja?
- AViura
- BMazuelo
- CCastelao
14What is a Tempranillo called in the Duero region?
- AAragones
- BTinta Roriz
- CTinta de Toro
15What form of vine training is most common in La Mancha?
- ASingle guyot
- BLow bush
- CCordon de Royat
- DHigh cordon
16Racking can be described as:
- AThe process by which wine is removed from its sediment
- BThe process of pumping over of must during fermentation
- CThe process of adding additional sugar to increase alcohol
- DThe process of twisting bottles to move yeast sediment in bottle-fermented sparkling wines
17Which ONE of the following may be caused by Botrytis cinerea?
- APowdery Mildew
- BNoble Rot
- CPhylloxera
- DDowny Mildew
18How can winemakers prevent the formation of tartrate crystals in bottled wine?
- AChilling and then filtering the wine
- BPasteurization
- CFining
- DFiltering and then chilling the wine
19At what percentage is a wine considered to be a medium minus alcohol level?
- AUnder 10.5%
- B13.5-14.0%
- C10.5-11.5%
20What is a hybrid grape?
- ACross of 2 Vitis vinifera grapes
- BClone of a Vitis vinifera grape
- CCross of a Vitis vinifera and another species of Vitis
21What is the average temperature needed in the growing season for a vine to ripen grapes successfully?
- A10-15 degrees C
- B16-21 degrees C
- C22-28 degrees C
22Which climate category does Champagne fall under?
- AMaritime
- BContinental
- CMediterranean
23What type of soil is associated with chlorosis in a vine?
- ALimestone
- BClay
- CSand
24What is the treatment for Downy Mildew?
- ASulphur based spray
- BCopper based spray
- CVines must be dug up
25What is the most effective solution used to protect the grapes from birds and mammals?
- AScare crows
- BNetting
- CShooting
26When does the pumping over process occur in winemaking?
- ABefore fermentation
- BDuring fermentation
- CAfter fermentation
27What is the name of the most important winemaking yeast?
- ABrettanomyces
- BSaccharomyces cerevisiae
- CAmbient yeast
28Which of these is not a fining agent?
- ABentonite
- BColloids
- CEgg Whites
29What is a merchant?
- AAn estate that grows and sells their own wine
- BAn institution owned jointly by several owners to share wiemaking costs
- CA negociant that buys in grapes and wine to blend, bottle, and brand
30Which style of wine is Haut-Medoc best known for?
- AEarly-drinking, mid-priced red wines
- BMedium-bodied, high-priced reds from Sauvignon Blanc
- CBlended, premium reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- DFull-bodied, inexpensive reds from Cabernet Sauvignon only
31What does Petit Verdot add to a blend?
- ATannin with exotic spicy notes
- BTannin with blackcurrant fruit
- CSoftness and richness
32What is the dominant grape in Entre-Deux-Mers?
- AMerlot
- BSauvignon Blanc
- CSemillon
33How many chateau are in Premier Grand Cru Classe A in Bordeaux?
- A2
- B8
- C3
34What does the expression Grand Cru on an Alsace label indicate to a potential customer?
- AIt is a spark,ing wine made by the traditional method
- BThe wine has been made, matured, and bottled by the grape grower
- CThe wine comes from the best vineyards
- DThe wine is from vineyards owned by a co-operative
35What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?
- APremier Cru
- BGrand Cru
- CCommune
36Which one of the following best describes a wine produced using carbonic maceration?
- AFruity with high levels of tannins
- BLight-bodied for drinking when young
- CFull-bodied needing long maturation before drinking
- DSpicy with high levels of tannins and acidity
37Which of the following areas in the Loire is prone to botrytis?
- AChinon
- BBonnezeaux
- CMenetou-Salon
38Which of the following makes a style of wine similar to Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
- ACrozes-Hermitage
- BGigondas
- CSaint-Joseph
39Which one of the following pairs of appellations may be used for rose' wines?
- ATavel and Cote-Rotie
- BCornas and Condrieu
- CLirac and Tavel
- DCondrieu and Lirac
40Which one of the following is best known for rose wines?
- ACote-Rotie
- BCotes de Provence
- CCotes de Beaune
- DCoteaux du Layon
41What is the most widely planted red grape in Southern France?
- AMourvedre
- BGrenache
- CCinsault
42How many Anbaugebiete are there in Germany?
- A8
- B13
- C11
43Which region does the village of Johannisberg reside in?
- ARheingau
- BPfalz
- CNahe
44Which one of the following describes the best wines from the Mosel region?
- AWhite wines with high levels of alcohol from the Sylvaner variety
- BRed wines with low levels of alcohol from the Spatburgunder variety
- CWhite wines with low levels of acidity made from the Muller-Thurgau variety
- DWhite wines with high levels of acidity from the Riesling variety
45Where does the classification of Aubruch fall in the Pradikat system in Austria?
- ABetween Cabinet and Spatlese
- BBetween Spatlese and Beerenauslese
- CBetween Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese
46What is the minimum residual sugar level for 4 puttonyos?
- A90 g/L
- B120 g/L
- C150 g/L
47What region houses the Wachau and Kamptal DAC?
- ABurgenland
- BNiederosterreich
- CMittlburgenland
48What grape is used exclusively for a wine from Naoussa?
- AAgiorgitko
- BXinomavro
- CMantinia
49What percentage of Baga grape must be in a Classico wine from Bairrada?
- A100%
- B75%
- C50%
50What Portuguese term indicates either a vineyard or an estate?
- AVinho
- BQuinta
- CColheita
- DAdega
51In what region is Gimblett Gravels located?
- ANelson
- BHawke's Bay
- CGisborne
52Which ONE of the following North Island regions is well known for producing premium quality Pinot Noir?
- AGisborne
- BMartinborough
- CCentral Otago
- DHawke's Bay
53Which ONE of the following is a wine region of South Africa?
- ABarossa Valley
- BMosel
- CWalker Bay
- DMarlborough
54What two grapes were crossed to make a Pinotage?
- APinot Noir x Carignan
- BPinot Noir x Syrah
- CPinot Noir x Cinsault
55Which region is not known for growing Riesling in Australia?
- AMcLaren Vale
- BEden Valley
- CFranklin River
56What is the Rutherglen region noted for?
- ACrisp Semillon with high acidity
- BLiqueur Muscats
- CFirmly structured Shiraz wines
57In which Australia state is the region of Coonawarra?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CWestern Australia
- DSouth Australia
58What is the Davis climate zone for Carneros AVA?
- AZone I
- BZone III
- CZone V
59What is the minimum of oak ageing for a red Reserva in Chile?
- A6 months
- B9 months
- C12 months
60In which region of Chile is the sub-region of Limari located?
- ACoquimbo
- BAconcagua
- CSouthern
61What is Argentina's most southerly wine region?
- ARio Negro
- BNeuquen
- CItata
62Which region in Mendoza has the highest altitude vineyards?
- AUco Valley
- BLujan de Cuyo
- CMaipu
63Which best describes a young Blanc de Blancs?
- AMedium weight with a rich and buttery character
- BLight bodied with a citrus and green apple fruit
- CRich with some structure and subtle red fruit
64How long must a Cremant spend on lees?
- A9 months
- B12 months
- C15 months
65Which grape is not allowed in the production of Cremant?
- AChardonnay
- BChenin Blanc
- CGewurztraminer
66What alcohol % is an Oloroso Sherry fortified to?
- A15%
- B17%
- C19%
67What method is used for sweetening a Pale Cream Sherry?
- AThe addition of sun-dried PX grapes
- BFermentation is stopped with alcohol leaving residual sugar in the wine
- CThe addition of Rectified Concentrated Grape Must (RCGM)
68Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE in relation to the Zinfandel grape variety?
- AIt is used to produce red wines only
- BIt is the same variety as Sangiovese from Italy
- CIt is used to make Rose wine
- DIt is widely planted in New York state
69Which ONE of the following is a wine style associated with Canada?
- AIcewine
- BClaret
- CWhite Zinfandel
- DFume Blanc
70What is Carmenere?
- AA white grape variety most associated with Chile
- BA white grape variety most associated with Argentina
- CA black grape variety most associated with Chile
- DA black grape variety most associated with Argentina
71Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?
- ASanta Maria is a wine-producing region of Argentina
- BIrrigation is banned in the vineyards of Chile
- CStrict quarantine regulations help Chile to remain phylloxera-free
- DArgentina's best vineyards are located near the coast
72Which of the following are all permitted grape varieties for the production of Champagne?
- APinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay
- BPinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
- CPinot Blanc, Meunier, Merlot
- DPinot Noir, Meunier, Pinot Blanc
73The practice of topping up bottles of Champagne with sweetened wine after disgorgement is known as?
- AAutolysis
- BDosage
- CRiddling
- DBlending
74Sanlucar de Barrameda is the town where?
- AOloroso is a specialist product
- BManzanilla Sherry matures
- CThe best tawny Ports are made
- DVintage Port is sent to mature
75Which ONE of the following pairs match?
- AGranite and Jerez
- BLimestone and Douro Valley
- CManzanilla and Douro Valley
- DAlbariza and Jerez
76Which of the following grapes is not used in Port?
- ATinta Barroca
- BTinta Negra
- CTinta Roriz
77What is the average ageing time of a vintage Port before it is bottled?
- A18 months - 3 years
- BBetween 4-6 years
- CMinimum of 3 years ageing
78What is the principal grape used in Banyuls?
- AMuscat Blanc a Petits Grains
- BGrenache
- CTouriga Nacional
79Where in Australia is the Rutherglen region located?
- AWestern Australia
- BNew South Wales
- CVictoria
80Port lodges are traditionally located in which town?
- APorto
- BVila Nova de Gaia
- CRegua
- DPinhao
81Which ONE of the following pairs of grape varieties is used for the production of Madeira?
- AGrenache and Muscat
- BGrenache and Muscadet
- CMuscat and Corvina
- DMalmsey and Bual
82Which portion has the highest concentration of ethanol?
- AHeads
- BHeart
- CTails
83What is a congener?
- AAroma and flavor compounds found in spirits
- BProcess at which alcohol condenses and drops back into the wash
- CThe arm of the still that runs to the condenser
84How long does it take the blue agave plant to mature?
- A3 years
- B8 years
- C14 years
85What is a cold-compounded Gin?
- AA London Dryn Gin that used a Carterhead still
- BWhen flavors are simply added to the base spirit
- CA distilled Gin that adds rose petals and cucumber before bottling
86Which ONE of the following is TRUE?
- ASingle Malt Whisky is made in a continuous still
- BAll Scotch Whisky must be a minimum of 5 years old
- CScotch Whisky can be aged in Bourbon barrels
- DAll Grain Whisky is distilled using a pot still
87Which region of Scotland produces the most peaty malt whiskies?
- AHighlands
- BLowlands
- CSpeyside
- DIslay
88Which of the following methods are used in the production of liqueurs:
1) Maceration
2) Infusion
3) Percolation
4) Distillation
5) Steam Distillation- AAll of the above
- B1 and 4 only
- C3 and 5 only
- D1,2, and 5 only
89What raw material is used to make Tequila?
- AGrapes
- BSugar cane
- CAgave
- DApples
90Which ONE of the following statements is FALSE?
- AVodka can only be made in Russia
- BVodka is widely produced in Scandinavia
- CVodka can be made from grapes
- DVodka can be made anywhere in the world
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