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Question 1 of 90

1

Which of the following wine styles is considered to be a 'low risk' food for wine pairing?

Select one of the following:

  • Simple unoaked whites with a touch of residual sugar

  • Big reds with good tannin structure

  • Rich and buttery oaked Chardonnays

Explanation

Question 2 of 90

1

What grape variety is used for DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

Select one of the following:

  • Montepulciano

  • Trebbiano

  • Sangiovese

  • Barbera

Explanation

Question 3 of 90

1

What is the principal grape used to make Valpolicella?

Select one of the following:

  • Corvina

  • Verduzzo

  • Schiava

  • Refosco

Explanation

Question 4 of 90

1

The Aglianico grape is used to produce what wine?

Select one of the following:

  • Amarone della Valpolicella

  • Soave

  • Conero

  • Taurasi

Explanation

Question 5 of 90

1

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal communes for the wines of Barolo?

Select one of the following:

  • Castiglione

  • La Morra

  • Dogliani

Explanation

Question 6 of 90

1

Which area in Tuscany is known for producing Super Tuscan wines?

Select one of the following:

  • Montalcino

  • San Gimignano

  • Bolgheri

Explanation

Question 7 of 90

1

What is the dominant grape used in Conero DOCG and Rosso Piceno DOC?

Select one of the following:

  • Sangiovese

  • Nero d'Avola

  • Montepulciano

Explanation

Question 8 of 90

1

What is Sicily's traditional red variety?

Select one of the following:

  • Frappato

  • Nero d'Avola

  • Negroamaro

Explanation

Question 9 of 90

1

What style of wine is an Orvieto?

Select one of the following:

  • Red

  • White

  • Rose

Explanation

Question 10 of 90

1

What style of wine does the Monastrell grape produce?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 11 of 90

1

Which of the following is a key factor in determining the quality of the wines in Ribera del Duero?

Select one of the following:

  • Maritime influence

  • Altitude

  • Summer rain

  • Cold air descending from the Pyrenees

Explanation

Question 12 of 90

1

What is the Airen grape used for?

Select one of the following:

  • Cava

  • Brandy de Jerez

  • Passito dessert wines

Explanation

Question 13 of 90

1

What is the Carinena grape called in Rioja?

Select one of the following:

  • Viura

  • Mazuelo

  • Castelao

Explanation

Question 14 of 90

1

What is a Tempranillo called in the Duero region?

Select one of the following:

  • Aragones

  • Tinta Roriz

  • Tinta de Toro

Explanation

Question 15 of 90

1

What form of vine training is most common in La Mancha?

Select one of the following:

  • Single guyot

  • Low bush

  • Cordon de Royat

  • High cordon

Explanation

Question 16 of 90

1

Racking can be described as:

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 17 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following may be caused by Botrytis cinerea?

Select one of the following:

  • Powdery Mildew

  • Noble Rot

  • Phylloxera

  • Downy Mildew

Explanation

Question 18 of 90

1

How can winemakers prevent the formation of tartrate crystals in bottled wine?

Select one of the following:

  • Chilling and then filtering the wine

  • Pasteurization

  • Fining

  • Filtering and then chilling the wine

Explanation

Question 19 of 90

1

At what percentage is a wine considered to be a medium minus alcohol level?

Select one of the following:

  • Under 10.5%

  • 13.5-14.0%

  • 10.5-11.5%

Explanation

Question 20 of 90

1

What is a hybrid grape?

Select one of the following:

  • Cross of 2 Vitis vinifera grapes

  • Clone of a Vitis vinifera grape

  • Cross of a Vitis vinifera and another species of Vitis

Explanation

Question 21 of 90

1

What is the average temperature needed in the growing season for a vine to ripen grapes successfully?

Select one of the following:

  • 10-15 degrees C

  • 16-21 degrees C

  • 22-28 degrees C

Explanation

Question 22 of 90

1

Which climate category does Champagne fall under?

Select one of the following:

  • Maritime

  • Continental

  • Mediterranean

Explanation

Question 23 of 90

1

What type of soil is associated with chlorosis in a vine?

Select one of the following:

  • Limestone

  • Clay

  • Sand

Explanation

Question 24 of 90

1

What is the treatment for Downy Mildew?

Select one of the following:

  • Sulphur based spray

  • Copper based spray

  • Vines must be dug up

Explanation

Question 25 of 90

1

What is the most effective solution used to protect the grapes from birds and mammals?

Select one of the following:

  • Scare crows

  • Netting

  • Shooting

Explanation

Question 26 of 90

1

When does the pumping over process occur in winemaking?

Select one of the following:

  • Before fermentation

  • During fermentation

  • After fermentation

Explanation

Question 27 of 90

1

What is the name of the most important winemaking yeast?

Select one of the following:

  • Brettanomyces

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  • Ambient yeast

Explanation

Question 28 of 90

1

Which of these is not a fining agent?

Select one of the following:

  • Bentonite

  • Colloids

  • Egg Whites

Explanation

Question 29 of 90

1

What is a merchant?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 30 of 90

1

Which style of wine is Haut-Medoc best known for?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 31 of 90

1

What does Petit Verdot add to a blend?

Select one of the following:

  • Tannin with exotic spicy notes

  • Tannin with blackcurrant fruit

  • Softness and richness

Explanation

Question 32 of 90

1

What is the dominant grape in Entre-Deux-Mers?

Select one of the following:

  • Merlot

  • Sauvignon Blanc

  • Semillon

Explanation

Question 33 of 90

1

How many chateau are in Premier Grand Cru Classe A in Bordeaux?

Select one of the following:

  • 2

  • 8

  • 3

Explanation

Question 34 of 90

1

What does the expression Grand Cru on an Alsace label indicate to a potential customer?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 35 of 90

1

What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?

Select one of the following:

  • Premier Cru

  • Grand Cru

  • Commune

Explanation

Question 36 of 90

1

Which one of the following best describes a wine produced using carbonic maceration?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 37 of 90

1

Which of the following areas in the Loire is prone to botrytis?

Select one of the following:

  • Chinon

  • Bonnezeaux

  • Menetou-Salon

Explanation

Question 38 of 90

1

Which of the following makes a style of wine similar to Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Select one of the following:

  • Crozes-Hermitage

  • Gigondas

  • Saint-Joseph

Explanation

Question 39 of 90

1

Which one of the following pairs of appellations may be used for rose' wines?

Select one of the following:

  • Tavel and Cote-Rotie

  • Cornas and Condrieu

  • Lirac and Tavel

  • Condrieu and Lirac

Explanation

Question 40 of 90

1

Which one of the following is best known for rose wines?

Select one of the following:

  • Cote-Rotie

  • Cotes de Provence

  • Cotes de Beaune

  • Coteaux du Layon

Explanation

Question 41 of 90

1

What is the most widely planted red grape in Southern France?

Select one of the following:

  • Mourvedre

  • Grenache

  • Cinsault

Explanation

Question 42 of 90

1

How many Anbaugebiete are there in Germany?

Select one of the following:

  • 8

  • 13

  • 11

Explanation

Question 43 of 90

1

Which region does the village of Johannisberg reside in?

Select one of the following:

  • Rheingau

  • Pfalz

  • Nahe

Explanation

Question 44 of 90

1

Which one of the following describes the best wines from the Mosel region?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 45 of 90

1

Where does the classification of Aubruch fall in the Pradikat system in Austria?

Select one of the following:

  • Between Cabinet and Spatlese

  • Between Spatlese and Beerenauslese

  • Between Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese

Explanation

Question 46 of 90

1

What is the minimum residual sugar level for 4 puttonyos?

Select one of the following:

  • 90 g/L

  • 120 g/L

  • 150 g/L

Explanation

Question 47 of 90

1

What region houses the Wachau and Kamptal DAC?

Select one of the following:

  • Burgenland

  • Niederosterreich

  • Mittlburgenland

Explanation

Question 48 of 90

1

What grape is used exclusively for a wine from Naoussa?

Select one of the following:

  • Agiorgitko

  • Xinomavro

  • Mantinia

Explanation

Question 49 of 90

1

What percentage of Baga grape must be in a Classico wine from Bairrada?

Select one of the following:

  • 100%

  • 75%

  • 50%

Explanation

Question 50 of 90

1

What Portuguese term indicates either a vineyard or an estate?

Select one of the following:

  • Vinho

  • Quinta

  • Colheita

  • Adega

Explanation

Question 51 of 90

1

In what region is Gimblett Gravels located?

Select one of the following:

  • Nelson

  • Hawke's Bay

  • Gisborne

Explanation

Question 52 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following North Island regions is well known for producing premium quality Pinot Noir?

Select one of the following:

  • Gisborne

  • Martinborough

  • Central Otago

  • Hawke's Bay

Explanation

Question 53 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following is a wine region of South Africa?

Select one of the following:

  • Barossa Valley

  • Mosel

  • Walker Bay

  • Marlborough

Explanation

Question 54 of 90

1

What two grapes were crossed to make a Pinotage?

Select one of the following:

  • Pinot Noir x Carignan

  • Pinot Noir x Syrah

  • Pinot Noir x Cinsault

Explanation

Question 55 of 90

1

Which region is not known for growing Riesling in Australia?

Select one of the following:

  • McLaren Vale

  • Eden Valley

  • Franklin River

Explanation

Question 56 of 90

1

What is the Rutherglen region noted for?

Select one of the following:

  • Crisp Semillon with high acidity

  • Liqueur Muscats

  • Firmly structured Shiraz wines

Explanation

Question 57 of 90

1

In which Australia state is the region of Coonawarra?

Select one of the following:

  • Victoria

  • New South Wales

  • Western Australia

  • South Australia

Explanation

Question 58 of 90

1

What is the Davis climate zone for Carneros AVA?

Select one of the following:

  • Zone I

  • Zone III

  • Zone V

Explanation

Question 59 of 90

1

What is the minimum of oak ageing for a red Reserva in Chile?

Select one of the following:

  • 6 months

  • 9 months

  • 12 months

Explanation

Question 60 of 90

1

In which region of Chile is the sub-region of Limari located?

Select one of the following:

  • Coquimbo

  • Aconcagua

  • Southern

Explanation

Question 61 of 90

1

What is Argentina's most southerly wine region?

Select one of the following:

  • Rio Negro

  • Neuquen

  • Itata

Explanation

Question 62 of 90

1

Which region in Mendoza has the highest altitude vineyards?

Select one of the following:

  • Uco Valley

  • Lujan de Cuyo

  • Maipu

Explanation

Question 63 of 90

1

Which best describes a young Blanc de Blancs?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 64 of 90

1

How long must a Cremant spend on lees?

Select one of the following:

  • 9 months

  • 12 months

  • 15 months

Explanation

Question 65 of 90

1

Which grape is not allowed in the production of Cremant?

Select one of the following:

  • Chardonnay

  • Chenin Blanc

  • Gewurztraminer

Explanation

Question 66 of 90

1

What alcohol % is an Oloroso Sherry fortified to?

Select one of the following:

  • 15%

  • 17%

  • 19%

Explanation

Question 67 of 90

1

What method is used for sweetening a Pale Cream Sherry?

Select one of the following:

  • 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)

Explanation

Question 68 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE in relation to the Zinfandel grape variety?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 69 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following is a wine style associated with Canada?

Select one of the following:

  • Icewine

  • Claret

  • White Zinfandel

  • Fume Blanc

Explanation

Question 70 of 90

1

What is Carmenere?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 71 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 72 of 90

1

Which of the following are all permitted grape varieties for the production of Champagne?

Select one of the following:

  • Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay

  • Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay

  • Pinot Blanc, Meunier, Merlot

  • Pinot Noir, Meunier, Pinot Blanc

Explanation

Question 73 of 90

1

The practice of topping up bottles of Champagne with sweetened wine after disgorgement is known as?

Select one of the following:

  • Autolysis

  • Dosage

  • Riddling

  • Blending

Explanation

Question 74 of 90

1

Sanlucar de Barrameda is the town where?

Select one of the following:

  • Oloroso is a specialist product

  • Manzanilla Sherry matures

  • The best tawny Ports are made

  • Vintage Port is sent to mature

Explanation

Question 75 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following pairs match?

Select one of the following:

  • Granite and Jerez

  • Limestone and Douro Valley

  • Manzanilla and Douro Valley

  • Albariza and Jerez

Explanation

Question 76 of 90

1

Which of the following grapes is not used in Port?

Select one of the following:

  • Tinta Barroca

  • Tinta Negra

  • Tinta Roriz

Explanation

Question 77 of 90

1

What is the average ageing time of a vintage Port before it is bottled?

Select one of the following:

  • 18 months - 3 years

  • Between 4-6 years

  • Minimum of 3 years ageing

Explanation

Question 78 of 90

1

What is the principal grape used in Banyuls?

Select one of the following:

  • Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

  • Grenache

  • Touriga Nacional

Explanation

Question 79 of 90

1

Where in Australia is the Rutherglen region located?

Select one of the following:

  • Western Australia

  • New South Wales

  • Victoria

Explanation

Question 80 of 90

1

Port lodges are traditionally located in which town?

Select one of the following:

  • Porto

  • Vila Nova de Gaia

  • Regua

  • Pinhao

Explanation

Question 81 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following pairs of grape varieties is used for the production of Madeira?

Select one of the following:

  • Grenache and Muscat

  • Grenache and Muscadet

  • Muscat and Corvina

  • Malmsey and Bual

Explanation

Question 82 of 90

1

Which portion has the highest concentration of ethanol?

Select one of the following:

  • Heads

  • Heart

  • Tails

Explanation

Question 83 of 90

1

What is a congener?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 84 of 90

1

How long does it take the blue agave plant to mature?

Select one of the following:

  • 3 years

  • 8 years

  • 14 years

Explanation

Question 85 of 90

1

What is a cold-compounded Gin?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 86 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following is TRUE?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 87 of 90

1

Which region of Scotland produces the most peaty malt whiskies?

Select one of the following:

  • Highlands

  • Lowlands

  • Speyside

  • Islay

Explanation

Question 88 of 90

1

Which of the following methods are used in the production of liqueurs:
1) Maceration
2) Infusion
3) Percolation
4) Distillation
5) Steam Distillation

Select one of the following:

  • All of the above

  • 1 and 4 only

  • 3 and 5 only

  • 1,2, and 5 only

Explanation

Question 89 of 90

1

What raw material is used to make Tequila?

Select one of the following:

  • Grapes

  • Sugar cane

  • Agave

  • Apples

Explanation

Question 90 of 90

1

Which ONE of the following statements is FALSE?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

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