Wine 101 Practice Test

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• What is the name of the Valpolicella technique where the wine is made by passing the juice over the dried grape skins?
• Which category includes growths that develop flowers and tendrils?
• Which term would you use to describe a winery that is typically located on the vineyard estate?
• Which grape is widely grown in Sicily, known for ripe, black-fruit flavors and soft tannins?
• Which state is the second-largest premium wine producer in the United States?
• Rich full bodied with moderate acidity, dark fruit with firm grippy tannins.
• Full bodied with moderate acidity, dark fruit, spice characteristics with medium tannins.
• Auslese is produced from which type of grapes?
• Which term describes winemaking without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or fertilizers?
• Which Burgundy label level has the village name on the label and is affordable?
• This is the concept of ultra-regionality—a strong sense of place, regarding cuisine, language and yes even wine.
• When carefully made (and not over-oaked), this grape tends to produce elegant, medium-bodied reds with sour-cherry and spice flavors.
• What is the lowest classification with the least regulatory oversight?
• What does QbA stand for in German wine classification?
• Which term translates to 'quality wine' and denotes time-of-harvest as the key differentiator in the German quality scale?
• Which Prädikatswein level is often associated with dessert wines due to late harvest?
• Which term refers to the main branches that grow from nodes on the canes?
• Which area contains the majority of Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards, located on the mid-slope?
• The Glera grape is used to produce which Venetian sparkling wine?
• Which term relates to mouthfeel or body?
• In biodynamic farming, which celestial influence is emphasized as affecting water in the vineyard?
• Which white wine can range from medium to full-bodied and may be produced both oaked and unoaked?
• Which term describes the traditional method of sparkling wine production that includes secondary fermentation in the bottle?
• Which Burgundy term refers to a winery located at the vineyard?
• Which term describes development that meets present needs without compromising future generations?
• Which term is used to mean vintage?
• Medium to full bodied with moderate to crisp acidity; Bright red fruit, with medium tannins.
• Which two grapes are listed as the principal grapes of the Northern Burgundy region?
• In the Northern Burgundy region, which grape is listed as a secondary grape alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?
• Which grape is described as very sensitive to the proportion of limestone versus clay in soil?
• Which term describes basic, local table wines—cheap and simple, commonly found in Italian trattorias?
• Kabinett wines are typically described as which of the following?
• In wine terminology, what does 'Chateau' commonly refer to?
• A noticeable amount of sugar left behind in wine is called?
• Which attribute refers to the absence of perceptible sweetness in wine?
• Which term refers to the measure of sourness or tartness that contributes to balance and aging?
• Which German wine category is defined by the time of harvest and prohibits additives or chaptalization?
• The term Kabinett originates from which source?
• Which addition of sugar creates the needed alcohol in wine?
• What is the process of pumping the liquid away from the solids called in winemaking?
• Wine grapes were first planted in 1825 by which organization?
• What is the graft union in grapevines?
• What does the abbreviation VDP/IGP stand for?
• In Italian wine terminology, which designation represents the strictest category that guarantees high standards and is commonly associated with DOCG labels?
• Auslese can be aged for how many years?
• Which exotic grape variety from Campania makes luscious, full-bodied, floral white wines with pear and honey-spice flavors?
• Which grape is described as perhaps the most well known Italian grape, tending toward high acidity and moderate to high tannins?
• Which winemaking philosophy views the vineyard as an ecological whole and includes cosmic influences, such as the moon's effects on water?
• Which term describes the act of gently mixing air into the wine to enhance aroma and flavor?
• Which grape is Italy's most famous, pivotal to Tuscany and Chianti, producing everything from bargain reds to Brunello di Montalcino?
• Which pair of grape names are synonyms for the same variety, commonly producing bold, fruit-forward wines?
• Which is the highest level of classification in the system with an additional internal classification?
• Which Prädikatswein level is typically associated with the highest ripeness and often produced as a dessert wine?
• Which grape is described as having fresh acidity and a minerally finish?
• Which red grape is known for low yields and high aging potential due to concentrated flavors?
• Which white grape is commonly described as light to medium-bodied with bright acidity and styles ranging from citrus to herbaceous?
• Which term denotes the ranking level that reflects the growth of a vineyard or Chateau?
• Which Burgundy classification is described as the best of the best, with 33 vineyards and representing about 2% of wine production?
• What is the small oak barrel used for aging wines called, typically 225 liters?
• Which process removes solids from a cloudy wine by temperature adjustment, blending, filtering, or fining material?
• What term describes an enclosed or walled vineyard?
• What term describes pink wines made from red grapes with limited skin contact?
• What is the typical capacity of a barrique?
• Petite Sirah is the name for which grape variety?
• What is the French term for grape variety?
• Which grape was historically referred to simply as the Prosecco Grape?
• What is the primary fruit used to make wine?
• Which process describes yeast converting sugars into alcohol?
• Which process clarifies wine by using fining agents such as egg white or gelatin?
• Which Burgundy classification comprises about 600 vineyards and can vary greatly in quality?
• Which days are considered best for harvesting grapes?
• What is the most general Burgundy classification where grapes can come from all over Burgundy and these wines are relatively affordable?
• Vermentino is typically grown in which part of Italy?
• In Burgundy, which subregion is known for some of the best Chardonnay in the world and has newer soils than Côte de Nuits?
• Aging wine in barrels tends to reduce acidity and add flavor and texture. Which aging vessel is responsible for these effects?
• Which winemaking step strips grapes of their stems?
• What are the nodes along the cordons that form and sprout shoots called?
• What is the term for the wine growing region designation in the United States?
• Which pair of names refers to the same grape variety known for bold, full-bodied wines with medium acidity and soft tannins?
• What is the term for pairing where flavors in wine and food are similar and complement each other?
• Which phrase expresses the idea that sustainability and organics represent a change in conventional wisdom for agriculture?
• Which days are considered ideal for pruning?
• Which term is defined as development that meets present needs without compromising future generations?
• Which grape is found throughout Sicily, known for generous, ripe, black-fruit flavors and soft, enveloping tannins?
• Which wine region is known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as principal grapes and is one of the oldest wine growing regions in the world?
• Which grape is Piedmont's most famous and responsible for Barolo and Barbaresco?
• The chateau-based use of Grand Cru is exclusive to which region?
• Where is acidity perceived on the tongue?
• Which legislative act allowed wineries to sell direct to consumers?
• Which Italian wine style is described as being among the most sought-after in Italy?
• What term refers to microorganisms that convert grape sugars into alcohol during fermentation, which can be naturally occurring or added?
• Which category includes the majority of wines that are non-sparkling with 8-15% alcohol and are often named after their region?
• What is the French term for white wine?
• What does AVA stand for in U.S. wine labeling?
• Which wine variety is traditionally associated with the Rhine region of Germany and is typically light-bodied with high acidity?
• Which main grape variety is used in Veneto red wines such as Valpolicella, Amarone, and Bardolino?
• Which term is used to label a wine's sweetness level?
• Which term is sometimes used to describe the process by which grapes are transformed into wine?
• Which approach looks at the vineyard as an ecological whole and considers cosmic influences?
• Which Italian wine category refers to wines from a specific geographic area and is suitable for everyday drinking?
• Which grape is most associated with Burgundy's red wines from the Côte de Nuits?
• Which grape is associated with high acidity and moderate to high tannins and is widely recognized as a quintessential Italian grape?
• Which action oxygenates the wine and releases phenols, alcohol, esters?
• Which white wine is typically light to medium bodied with moderate acidity and is commonly produced unoaked?
• Premier Cru denotes either a superior vineyard plot or the highest tier within Grand Cru; must be stated on the label. Which term is this?
• In the traditional method, what is the step called where a measured amount of sugar is added after disgorgement?
• Which grape is the primary variety behind Barolo and Barbaresco?
• From Marche region, which white grape is known for subtle delicacy in fragrance and flavor?
• What is the classic color progression for white wines as they age?
• In 1847, wine grapes were first planted in which region?
• Regional wines that may be labeled by varietal and cover large areas are classified as?
• In traditional German wine classification, quality is measured by the grape's natural sugar level at harvest, known as Oechsle or Brix. This is different from the sugar level of the finished wine, known as what?
• What is the French term for white wine most commonly used on wine labels?
• Which German quality level must come from one of the thirteen official regions (Anbaugebiete) and may allow chaptalization?
• Which term describes wines from regions outside Europe with bigger fruit profiles and higher alcohol?
• Which wine is described as bone dry to dessert sweet and originated in the Rhine region of Germany?
• Which designation represents the lowest classification with the least regulation?
• Which category represents the lowest set of parameters and is typically not exported, and may not be made from German grapes?
• Which grape dominates red wines in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits?
• The land-plot usage of Grand Cru is most famously associated with which region?
• Grand Cru is the highest classification. The label must say which phrase?
• Which process removes yeast cells and other microorganisms by pumping through cellulose pads or diatomaceous earth?
• On which days should the vineyard be left alone?
• Grapes grown on limestone soils are commonly associated with which effect on acidity?
• Which wine is described as medium to full bodied with soft to moderate acidity and big dark fruit with firm medium tannins?
• Which winemaking step involves removing tartrate crystals and excess potassium under cold conditions?
• Which grape is, along with being perhaps the most well-known Italian grape, associated with high acidity?
• Kabinett wines are generally considered more refined than which category?
• Which white grape is known for its spicy, floral notes and can vary in sweetness?
• What are fully matured shoots that have hardened and can be pruned back called?
• Brunello di Montalcino is made from which grape?
• What term describes the level of sugar in grapes when measured?
• What is the process of separating good grapes from bad called?
• What is the term for adding sugar to wine to sweeten it after fermentation?
• Which is a hugely successful commercial grape noted for crisp, clean wines that can be fuller-bodied and complex?
• Bold, full bodied wines with medium acidity; Rich, red fruit with soft tannins.
• Under which law are wineries allowed to operate up to five tasting rooms under the same license?
• What term describes the main central axis of a grapevine from which canes, shoots and roots originate?
• Which statement best describes Premier Cru’s scope?
• Which sparkling wine production method involves secondary fermentation in the bottle, riddling, aging on the lees for a minimum of 15 months, disgorgement, and dosage?
• Which Prädikatswein level is associated with extremely late harvest and is typically very sweet?
• Which grape variety is described as full bodied with moderate acidity and dark fruit with spice characteristics?
• Which term describes wine making?
• The best of the best, there are 33 vineyards classified Grand Cru (great growth). This level represents only 2% of the wine made in Burgundy.
• Which grape is described as perhaps the most well-known Italian grape, with high acidity and moderate to high tannins?
• Which term describes the grape variety used by a wine, often emphasized on the label?
• Durif is the same as which grape variety?
• In Burgundy, what is the term for a winery located at the vineyard?
• What term describes a vineyard area that is enclosed by walls?
• Which fortified wine is commonly associated with Spain and is a classic example of fortified wine?
• Under the Pradikat system, which statement about chaptalization is true?
• What term describes the aftertaste or final sensation after swallowing?
• Which grape is commonly grown along the Italian coast and valued for its fresh acidity and minerally finish?
• Which region is commonly associated with Old World wine traditions?
• Which red grape is associated with low yields, higher prices, and good acidity for aging?
• What term describes wines that have bubbles of carbon dioxide trapped in the wine?
• Which grape is the main grape of Veneto red wines?
• The Glera grape is primarily used to produce which sparkling wine?
• Which grape has several names and yields big, full-bodied wines worldwide?
• Which is the addition of sugar to a wine to sweeten it?
• What term describes the grape variety used to make the wine?
• Where is tannin perceived?
• Which winery is the oldest continuously operating winery in the United States?
• Which is the addition of acid to wine?
• What term describes the texture of the wine in your mouth?
• Which process removes suspended solids from a cloudy wine by temperature adjustment, blending with a cleared wine, filtering, or adding a fining material?
• What is the term for pairing where wine and food flavors act as opposites to enhance each other?
• Which term describes hillside orientation in French wine terminology?
• Which subregion is known for some of the best Chardonnay in Burgundy and has younger soils than Côte de Nuits?
• On which part of the tongue is sweetness primarily perceived?
• Which term means 'on the slope of' in vineyard geography?
• Which location corresponds to tannin perception according to the material?
• Which flavor profile is commonly associated with Vermentino?
• Which step removes the juice from the grapes?
• Wines that are named for the village in which they are located belong to which designation?
• Which grape is described as light to medium bodied with bright acidity, producing citrus to herbaceous styles?
• Under the Pradikat system, which statement is true?
• Which term describes breaking the skins of grapes?
• Which flavor notes are commonly associated with Syrah?
• Which wine style is typically made from red grapes and is often described as light and crisp?
• In Valpolicella, what is the name of the process that repasses juice over the dried grape skins?
• Which red wine grape is light to full-bodied with crisp to bright acidity and is known for bright fruit and earthy notes?
• What term describes wines from Europe that generally show restrained fruit and higher acidity?
• Which phenolic compound found in grape skins and seeds, also found in black tea and hops, gives a drying sensation in the mouth and tends to the back of the mouth and teeth?
• There are about 600 of these, and they vary greatly in quality; many are amazing, and some are good or better than Grand Cru.
• Which category describes wines to which additional alcohol is added, resulting in higher alcohol content?
• Which process converts sugar and yeast into alcohol and carbon dioxide?
• What percentage of Burgundy wine is produced at Grand Cru level?
• The oldest bonded winery in the United States was established in which town?
• Which grape is the main variety used in Valpolicella, Amarone, and Bardolino?
• Which attribute adds to aging potential and is felt on the sides of the tongue, aiding food pairing?
• Which term describes juice in contact with grape skins?