Questão 1
Questão
Which latitudes N & S of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found?
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40 & 50 degrees
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30 & 50 degrees
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20 & 40 degrees
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30 & 40 degrees
Questão 2
Questão
Which one of the following does NOT affect temperature in a vineyard?
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Climate
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Weather
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Grape Variety
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Soil
Questão 3
Questão
Which one of the following statements is true?
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Top quality wines can only be made from hand-harvested grapes
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Top quality wines can only be made from machine-harvested grapes
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Top quality wines can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes
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Top quality wine cannot be made from machine-harvested grapes
Questão 4
Questão
What is the correct sequence of events for most RED winemaking?
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Crush, press, ferment
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Crush, ferment, press
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Press, ferment, crush
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Press, crush, ferment
Questão 5
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1) Add the flavour of oak to wine
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2) Allow oxygen to dissolve the wine
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3) Allow the tannins in the red wine to soften
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1,2 and 3
Questão 6
Questão
Which one of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour?
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Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks
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Pressing juice from the grapes
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Fermentation in oak casks
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Fermentation in contact with the skins
Questão 7
Questão
Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate, and hot climates?
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Riesling
Questão 8
Questão
Which of the folliowing are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines?
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1) Flor yeast
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2) Botrytis
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3) Lees stirring
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4) Barrel fermentation
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1 & 2 only
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2 &3 only
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3 & 4 only
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1 & 4 only
Questão 9
Questão
Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of...
Questão 10
Questão
Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling?
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Burgundy
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Alsace
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Rioja
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Vouvray
Questão 11
Questão
Which one of the following statements is true about Pinot Noir?
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It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines
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It typically has a lot of colour and lots of tannin
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Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus
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It is at its best in cool to moderate climates
Questão 12
Questão
Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have...
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High tannins and low acidity
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Low tannins and high acidity
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Low tannins and low acidity
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High tannins and high acidity
Questão 13
Questão
Grenache grapes typically have...
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Low sugar, Low acidity
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Low sugar, high acidity
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High sugar, low acidity
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High sugar, high acidity
Questão 14
Questão
Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?
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Barossa Valley
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Bordeaux
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Rioja
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Chianti
Questão 15
Questão
From which grape variety is Sancerre made?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Riesling
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Chardonnay
Questão 16
Questão
Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
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1. Pinot Gris
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2. Chardonnay
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3. Gewurztraminer
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4. Semillon
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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2 & 4 only
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3 & 4 only
Questão 17
Questão
The best vineyards of the Northern Rhone are...
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Coastal
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Steep
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Poorly drained
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Flat
Questão 18
Questão
In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from...
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Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
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Chardonnay and Semillon
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Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
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Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Questão 19
Questão
Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Syrah
Questão 20
Questão
Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties?
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Semillon
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Torrontes
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
Questão 21
Questão
Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
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Verdicchio
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Trebbiano
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Aglianico
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Chardonnay
Questão 22
Questão
Which one of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity, and alcohol?
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Gavi
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Soave
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Barolo
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Rias Baixas
Questão 23
Questão
Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja?
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Pedro Ximenez
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Trebbiano
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Tempranillo
Questão 24
Questão
Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of rose wines in Spain?
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Pinotage
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Garnacha
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Malbec
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Carmenere
Questão 25
Questão
Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?
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Australia
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Argentina
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Chile
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South Africa
Questão 26
Questão
Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following regions?
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Casablanca
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Catalunya
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Carneros
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Central Otago
Questão 27
Questão
Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in...
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Margaret River
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Clare Valley
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Hunter Valley
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McLaren Vale
Questão 28
Questão
Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa?
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Gewurztraminer
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Pinot Blanc
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Semillion
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Chenin Blanc
Questão 29
Questão
'Grand Cru Classe' is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
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Rhone
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Bordeaux
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Barolo
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Loire
Questão 30
Questão
Which term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the district?
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Classico
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Crianza
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Riserva
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Cortese
Questão 31
Questão
Sparking Asti is made from...
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Glera
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Muscat
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
Questão 32
Questão
In Champagne production, to disgorge means to...
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Blend still wines
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Move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle
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Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle
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Add sugar and yeast to the wine
Questão 33
Questão
Vintage is a common labelling term for which of the following wines?
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1. Port
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2. Sherry
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3. Champagne
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1 only
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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3 only
Questão 34
Questão
Sauternes is made from Semillon and...
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Viognier
Questão 35
Questão
The Solera System is a method of...
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Fermentation
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Maturation
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Pruning
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Trellising
Questão 36
Questão
Which of the following is a common labelling term for Port?
Questão 37
Questão
Rum is made from...
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Potatoes
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Grain
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Molasses
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Malted barley
Questão 38
Questão
The dominant flavour is gin comes from...
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Juniper
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Citrus Peel
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Anise
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Agave
Questão 39
Questão
VSOP is a common labelling term used for...
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Whisky
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Bourbon
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Cognac
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Vodka
Questão 40
Questão
A single malt whisky must always come from a single...
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Cask
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Distillery
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Malting
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Pot still
Questão 41
Questão
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?
Questão 42
Questão
Which one of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
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The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
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The temperature should be cool and constant
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The bottle should be stored vertically
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The storage area should be in strong bright light
Questão 43
Questão
Cork taint is identified by...
Questão 44
Questão
With regard to excessive alcohol consumption, which of the following statements is false?
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It can impair your ability to operate machinery.
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It can lead to problems with personal relationships
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It can enhance co-ordination
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It can damage internal organs
Questão 45
Questão
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
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Deep gold
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Pale pink
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Pale lemon
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Medium garnet
Questão 46
Questão
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Questão 47
Questão
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
The sweetness and acidity would typically be...
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Sweet, medium acidity
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Medium, high acidity
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Off-dry, low acidity
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Dry, high acidity
Questão 48
Questão
In relation to mature Margaux:
Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
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Deep gold
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Deep purple
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Medium garnet
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Pale pink
Questão 49
Questão
In relation to mature Margaux:
On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
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Black fruit, tobacco, cedar
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Tropical fruit, floral, spice
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Green fruit, vegetal, oak
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Citrus fruit, nuts, oak
Questão 50
Questão
In relation to mature Margaux:
The acidity and tannin levels would typically be...
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High acidity, low tannin
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high acidity, high tannin
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medium acidity, low tannin
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low acidity, medium tannin