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Question 1

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What best describes umami in food?
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  • Sweet
  • Acidic
  • Savory

Question 2

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Wines made from Barbera are typically:
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  • Red, high in acid and low in tannin
  • Naked whites and medium acidity
  • Sweet passito wines

Question 3

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Which of the following pairs are both sub-region of Chianti?
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  • Colli Senesi and Rufina
  • Friuli Grave and Classico
  • Rufina and Alba
  • Bolgheri and Classico

Question 4

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The grapes used to make Recite della Valpolicella are typically:
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  • Made into the wine immediately after picking
  • Infected with noble rot
  • Dried on the vine
  • Dried after picking

Question 5

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What grape is used fro a wine from Gavi?
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  • Cortese
  • Arneis
  • Verdicchio

Question 6

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What are the typical flavors of a wine made from Arneis?
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  • Lychee and spice
  • Peach and apricot
  • Lemon and Vegetal

Question 7

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What type of wine does the Frascati DOC produce?
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  • White
  • Red
  • Rose

Question 8

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What region is the Frascati DOC in?
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  • Umbria
  • Abruzzo
  • Lazio

Question 9

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What region is the wine Aglianico del Vulture in?
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  • Basilicata
  • Puglia
  • Campania

Question 10

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What grape is the Cannanou of Sardinia?
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  • Negroamaro
  • Grenache
  • Merlot

Question 11

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What is the minimum ageing requirements in cast for a red Rioja Gran Reserva?
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  • 18 months
  • 12 months
  • 24 months

Question 12

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In which region is the Graciano grape grown in?
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  • Priorat
  • Somantano
  • Rioja

Question 13

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Where is the region of Valdepenas located in Spain?
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  • North of Rias Baixas on the coast
  • Northeast near the border of France
  • South underneath the region of La Mancha

Question 14

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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in La Mancha?
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  • Airen
  • Albarino
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viura

Question 15

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Which one of the following is a DO region for dry white wines?
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  • Toro
  • Rias Baixas
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Catalunya

Question 16

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To which species of vine do the majority of wine-producing varieties belong to?
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  • Vitis riparia
  • Vitis berlandieri
  • Vitis vinifera
  • Vitis labrusa

Question 17

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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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  • The best soils for vineyards should be lacking in free iron
  • The best soils for vineyards have good drainage
  • The best for vineyards hold lots of water
  • The best soils for vineyards are very fertile

Question 18

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What can be added to juice to stop fermentation?
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  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Sulfur Dioxide
  • Cultured Yeast
  • Bordeaux Mixture

Question 19

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In what style of wine do SO2 levels tend to be the highest?
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  • Dry white wines with high acidity
  • Rich and fruity red wines
  • Sweet white wines

Question 20

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At what grams per litre of residual sugar is a wine considered to be sweet?
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  • 18 g/L
  • 32 g/L
  • 45 g/L

Question 21

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Which of the following grapes is considered to be aromatic?
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  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat
  • Pinot Grigio

Question 22

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Which part of the vine is principally responsible for photosynthesis?
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  • Tendrils
  • Leaves
  • Buds

Question 23

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What are the benefits of a soil with high rock content?
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  • Able to retain moisture
  • Vines grow with more vigor
  • Ability to absorb and re-radiate the sun's heat

Question 24

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What climate category does Chateauneuf-du-Pape fall under?
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  • Maritime
  • Continental
  • Mediterranean

Question 25

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How many buds are retained with spur pruning?
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  • 2-3
  • 4-7
  • 7-9

Question 26

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What are nematodes?
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  • A fungal disease that likes humid conditions
  • Microscopic worms that attack the roots of a vine
  • A root louse with a very complex life cycle that can destroy the vine

Question 27

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What is the principal advantage of machine harvesting?
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  • Speed
  • Very little damage to the grapes
  • Stalks are retained

Question 28

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What is the temperature range for fermenting red wine?
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  • 12-22 degrees C
  • 20-32 degrees C
  • 38-42 degrees C

Question 29

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What method can be used to remove alcohol from a wine?
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  • Must enrichment
  • Reverse osmosis
  • Bleeding (Saignee')

Question 30

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What is gross lees?
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  • Chemicals that are dissolved in the wine
  • Larger particles that form shortly after fermentation
  • Smaller particles that deposit during maturation

Question 31

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When is a surface filter used?
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  • Before depth filtration
  • After a depth filter is used
  • Prior to fermentation

Question 32

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How can tartrate crystals be forced to form before bottling?
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  • Chill the wine to below freezing for a short period of time
  • Have the wine undergo pasteurization
  • The addition of potassium bicarbonate

Question 33

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Which of the following is not a botrytis affected wine?
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  • Tokaji
  • Vin Santo
  • Beerenauslese

Question 34

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Which one of the following black grape varieties is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?
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  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Question 35

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Which one of the following groups of appellation is locate within the Right Bank area of Bordeaux? 1. Sauternes 2. Saint-Emillion 3. Margaux 4. Pomerol 5. Fronsac 6. Graves
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  • 1,2, and 3 only
  • 2, 3, and 4 only
  • 2, 4, and 5 only
  • 4, 5, and 6 only

Question 36

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What type of climate does Bordeaux have?
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  • Warm continental
  • Moderate maritime
  • Moderate mediterranean

Question 37

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What is the dominant grape in Sauternes?
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  • Semillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle

Question 38

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Which of these grapes always produce a dry style in Alsace?
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  • Pinot Gris
  • Muscat
  • Gewurztraminer

Question 39

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What best describes an Alsatian Gewürztraminer?
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  • Dry, medium bodied with high acidity and flinty mineral character
  • Full bodied with oily texture an high alcohol and spicy aromas
  • Dry with a classic grapes flavor

Question 40

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What style of wine does Monbazilla have a reputation for?
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  • Bordeaux like reds
  • Dry whites
  • Botrytis infected sweet wines

Question 41

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What soil is found in the best vineyards of Chablis?
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  • Gravel
  • Pudding stones
  • Granite
  • Kimmeridgian Clay

Question 42

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What commune in Cote Chalonnaise only produces whites?
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  • Rully
  • Montagny
  • Givey

Question 43

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What style of red wines does Cote de Nuits produce?
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  • Light and delicate, soft and fruity
  • Long lived, medium structure
  • Deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins

Question 44

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What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for Muscadet?
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  • 13%
  • 12%
  • 13.5%

Question 45

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What grape is used for red wines of Sancerre?
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  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grolleau

Question 46

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What grape is used in Condrieu?
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  • Marsanne
  • Roussanne
  • Viognier

Question 47

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Which one of the following of grape varieties is allowed in the production of AC Chateauneuf-du-Pape: 1. Grenache 2. Pinot Blanc 3. Mourvedre 4. Syrah 5. Cabernet Sauvignon
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  • 1, 2, and 3 only
  • 1, 3 and 4 only
  • 1 and 5 only
  • All

Question 48

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Which one of the following is made from the Mourvedre grape?
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  • Bandol
  • Cornas
  • Chinon
  • Bourgueil

Question 49

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Which region in Germany does the village of Piesport reside in?
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  • Rheingau
  • Mosel
  • Pfalz

Question 50

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What does the term Erst Lage mean?
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  • Off dry Rieslings from anywhere in Germany
  • Top vineyard sites of the VDP members
  • Botrytis wines in distinctive flask shaped bottles

Question 51

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Why are the Riesling wines of Pfalz fuller in body than wines from the Mosel?
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  • The vines are planted on steep northeast-facing vineyards
  • Higher temperatures due to the southerly location
  • The winemaker add additional sugar after fermentation is complete
  • The vineyards have slate-rich soils

Question 52

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Ausbruch is a labeling term that is unique to?
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  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • South Africa

Question 53

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What style of wine is Lake Neusiedlersee noted for?
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  • Dry, spicy red wines
  • Botrytis affected sweet wines
  • Crisp and refreshing white wines

Question 54

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Which of the following grapes is used in the production of Tokaji?
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  • Chenin Blanc
  • Irsai Oliver
  • Furmint
  • Kadarka

Question 55

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What size of bottle are the sweet wines of Hungary bottled in?
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  • 750 ml
  • 500 ml
  • 275 ml

Question 56

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Wines from Naoussa are typically?
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  • Fruity white wines with a medium acidity
  • Deeply colored roses
  • Red wines high in acid and tannin
  • Fortified wines made from Muscat

Question 57

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What is the overall climate in Greece?
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  • Continental
  • Mediterranean
  • Maritime

Question 58

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Which region in Portugal does the Trincadeira grape play an important role in?
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  • Douro
  • Bairrada
  • Alentejo

Question 59

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Where is the DOC of Palmela located?
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  • Setubal Peninsula
  • North of the Douro Valley
  • Directly underneath the Bairrada region on the coast

Question 60

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What is New Zealand's 2nd most widely planed white grape?
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  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

Question 61

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What percentage must apply for stating variety, vintage and grape variety on New Zealand wine labels?
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  • 75%
  • 90%
  • 85%

Question 62

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Canopy management for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand has?
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  • increased the problem of fungal disease
  • Helped control the vine vigor
  • Had little impact
  • Encouraged the vines to grow a denser canopy

Question 63

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What is South Africa's second most planted white variety?
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  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Columbard
  • Chardonnay

Question 64

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Which area has the coolest climate in Australia?
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  • Western Australia
  • Tasmania
  • South Australia

Question 65

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How long can a good quality Clare Riesling age for?
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  • Up to 5 years
  • Up to 10 years
  • Up to 20 years

Question 66

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In which sub-region of the Central Valley are the zones of Cachapoal and Colchagua located?
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  • Maipo
  • Rapel
  • Maule

Question 67

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Which is the most northerly wine region in Chile?
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  • Aconcagua
  • Coquimbo
  • Salta

Question 68

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What is liqueur de tirage?
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  • Wine and cane sugar solution added before bottling
  • Wine, sugar, and yeast nutrients for second fermentation
  • Wine and yeast nutrients after riddling

Question 69

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Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?
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  • Cores de Sezanne
  • Vallee de la Marne
  • Montagne de Reims

Question 70

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Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?
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  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Africa

Question 71

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Which of the following grape varieties are typically used in the production of Icewine: 1. Sauvignon Blanc 2. Vidal 3. Riesling 4. Chardonnay
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  • 1 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 3 only
  • 1 and 4 only

Question 72

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Viticulture is possible in Ontario due to what influence?
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  • Fog
  • Great Lakes
  • Mild winters
  • Cascade Mountains

Question 73

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Compared with the rest of Chile, the Southern Region is on average?
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  • Cooler and drier
  • Warmer and wetter
  • Cooler and wetter
  • Warmer and drier

Question 74

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Which pair of red grape varieties is most commonly linked to wine production in Argentina?
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  • Sangiovese and Torrontes
  • Malbec and Bonarda
  • Torrontes and Pinotage
  • Malbec and Zinfandel

Question 75

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Which of the following grape varieties is used in the production of sparkling Vouvray?
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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chenin
  • Cabernet Franc

Question 76

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Which ONE of the following pairs of Australia regions has a reputation for the production of quality sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
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  • Yarra Valley and Tasmania
  • Barossa Valley and Coonawarra
  • Margaret River and Hunter Valley
  • Eden Valley and Riverland

Question 77

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What is an estufa?
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  • A method of fortification
  • Stainless steel containers for heating wine
  • Large oak barrels for ageing wine

Question 78

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Which grape is used in Madeira?
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  • Tinta Barroca
  • Tinta Cao
  • Tinta Negra

Question 79

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How many times is an Irish Whisky traditionally distilled?
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  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Question 80

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What is backset?
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  • What the spirit is called after the first distillation in producing Bourbon
  • Acidic residue left at the base of the beer still
  • Process of adding in caramel coloring agent before bottling

Question 81

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Which grain must be a minimum of 51% of the mash bill in Bourbon?
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  • Corn
  • Rye
  • Wheat

Question 82

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Which growing area is credited with producing the finest Cognacs?
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  • Grande Champagne
  • Petite Champagne
  • Borderies
  • Fins Bois

Question 83

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Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?
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  • Most Cognac is made in a continuous still
  • VSOP Cognac has to be aged longer than XO
  • Cognac can be made from Baco 22A
  • Cognac can be made from Ugni Blanc

Question 84

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Which ONE of the following brandies must be aged for a minimum of 3 years?
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  • Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
  • VS Armagnac
  • *** Cognac
  • Grappa

Question 85

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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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  • Bourbon is made from malted barley only
  • Bourbon can be made anywhere in the USA
  • Bourbon is made from corn only
  • Bourbon can only be made in Kentucky

Question 86

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What is the minimum ageing required for a straight Bourbon whiskey?
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  • 2 years
  • 4 years
  • 6 years
  • 8 years
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