HFT 4866 Exam 3
Q: What is the major grape used in wines from Rías Baixas (Spain)?
A: Albariño
Q: The term "Reserva" on a wine from Rioja has no legal meaning.
A: False
Q: What is Spanish sparkling wine called?
A: Cava
Q: Which French wine region has influenced the winemaking of Rioja?
A: Bordeaux
Q: Rioja is primarily a white wine producing region.
A: False
Q: What is a wine from a Spanish estate called?
A: Vinos de Pagos
Q: The word "crianza" on a Rioja wine label means that the wine
A: is released after two years of aging, at least one year in oak
Q: What are the two primary grapes used in the red wines of Rioja, Spain?
A: Tempranillo & Garnacha
Q: What are Italy's top three wine producing regions (in any order)?
A: Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto
Q: What is the highest quality level of Italian wines?
A: DOCG
Q: How many wine regions are there in Italy?
A: 20
Q: A Super Tuscan wine is the highest quality wine from Tuscany.
A: False
Q: What is the primary grape used in Chianti wines?
A: Sangiovese
Q: Chianti Classico DOCG is more expensive than regular Chianti DOCG wine because Chianti Classico is made within the historic, traditional production area
A: True
Q: According to the video and lecture, which wines from Chianti, Tuscany dominate the export market?
A: Chianti Classico
Q: In Champagne, Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine is usually made from which grape?
A: Chardonnay
Q: In Champagne, Blanc de Noir sparkling wine is usually made from which grape?
A: Pinot Noir
Q: Using the Méthode Champenoise, after the blending process a Liqueur de Tirage, which will begin the wine’s second fermentation, is added before the wine is bottled. What are the two components of Liqueur de Tirage?
A: Sugar and Yeast
Q: All sparkling wine from France may be called Champagne.
A: False
Q: Champagne is always made from a single vintage.
A: False
Q: What are the three principle grape varieties of Champagne?
A: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier
Q: To make sparkling wine, one must start by making a still (non-sparkling) wine.
A: True
Q: What is the name of the main region where Prosecco is produced (not the country)?
A: Veneto
Q: The sweetest style of Prosecco is called _____________.
A: Demi Sec
Q: Champagne comes from which country?
A: France
Q: Cava is from the country of ____________.
A: Spain
Q: Which country produces Prosecco?
A: Italy
Q: What is the name of the newest premium Spanish sparkling wine category (you read an article about this one)?
A: Corpinnat
Q: The correct way to open a bottle of sparkling wine is to shake it vigorously so that the cork may be easily removed.
A: False
Q: New Zealand's main red grape variety is ____________.
A: Pinot Noir
Q: Most New Zealand wines are sealed with screw caps.
A: True
Q: New Zealand has traditionally been a red wine producing country.
A: False
Q: Which country touts itself as the "Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world"?
A: New Zealand
Q: Which New Zealand wine region produces 90% of the country's Sauvignon Blanc?
A: Marlborough
Q: Some of the most southerly grapes harvested in the world come from which country?
A: New Zealand
Q: Which Australian brand is the number one imported wine in the USA?
A: Yellow Tail
Q: One of Australia's greatest wines is ________________.
A: Penfolds Grange
Q: More than half of Australia’s wines are produced in which state?
A: South Australia
Q: What is Australia's most planted red grape variety?
A: Shiraz
Q: Australia has more than 2,300 wineries.
A: True
Q: Roughly when did winemaking begin in Greece?
A: 5000 BCE
Q: What gives Retsina from Greece its distinctive flavor?
A: Pine Resin
Q: For how many years has the country of Georgia been making wine?
A: 6,000 years
Q: In Georgia (the country) wine making traditions were passed along through the centuries by _____________.
A: Orthodox Monks
Q: "Orange" wines are ______________________.
A: White wines fermented and aged on the grape skins
Q: Georgian wines are made in vessels called ______________.
A: Qvevri
Q: Which grape variety did Argentina use to create its national identity?
A: Malbec
Q: if a grape variety appears on an Argentinian wine label, the wine must contain ______________ of that variety.
A: 100%
Q: If a grape variety appears on an Argentinian wine label, the wine must contain
A: Mendoza
Q: More than 70% of Argentina's 500,000 acres of vineyard lies in which area?
country.
A: False
Q: The first grapes were planted in Argentina in 1944, making it a relatively new wine producing country.
A: False
Q: Argentina ranks _________ in terms of worldwide wine production.
A: 7th
Q: What is the second most widely planted red grape variety in Argentina?
A: Bonarda
Q: What is Chile's most widely grown red grape variety, responsible for 32% of the country's total grape acreage?
A: Cabernet Sauvignon
Q: Chile is the only country in the world to produce which Bordeaux red variety as a varietal wine?
A: Carmenere
Q: Chile ranks _________ in terms of worldwide wine production.
A: 6th
Q: Which region of France heavily influenced Chile's wine industry?
A: Bordeaux
Q: According to the video, what is Argentina's most planted white grape?
A: Torrontés
Q: According to the author of our textbook, the world's best Chenin Blancs come from either the Loire Valley in France or from _________
A: South Africa
Q: Which country produces the most Fair Trade wines in the world?
A: South Africa
Q: Which grape variety was created in South Africa by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault?
A: Pinotage
Q: Under South Africa's WO regulations, if a district, region or ward appears on a wine label, what percentage of the grapes must come from that place?
A: 100%
Q: Sauternes wines are always sweet.
A: True
Q: According to the video, the micro climate of Sauterne is heavily influenced by ______________ that leads to the formation of noble rot.
A: Fog
Q: Sauternes wine can potentially be aged for 100 years.
A: True
Q: According to the video, which food is a classic pairing for Sauternes?
A: Foie Gras
Q: Sauternes originates from which country?
A: France
Q: Tokaji Aszú is produced in which country?
A: Hungary
Q: Which country produces Sherry wine?
A: Spain
Q: Where does Constantia wine originate from?
A: South Africa
Q: Which country produces Port wine?
A: Portugal
Q: To make ice wine, the grapes must freeze on the vine before being picked.
A: True
Q: Most ice wines are inexpensive and sold in 750 ml bottles.
A: False
Q: Botrytis Cinerea is a type of _____________.
A: Rot
Q: More than 90% of Ports are Vintage Port.
A: False
Q: For how long does vintage port age in wooden barrels?
A: 2 years
Q: What is added to wine when it is fortified?
A: Neutral Grape Brandy
Q: Sherry is usually aged in what type of oak casks?
A: American
Q: As per the video, Sherry can only be enjoyed with dessert.
A: False