Wine Quiz Quiz: Know Your Grapes Part 2 Mar 04, 2022 1 of 11 RIGHT! WRONG! Napa wineries like Schrader Cellars, Abreu and Harlan Estate have gained worldwide attention with which red grape that makes bold, full-bodied wines with dark fruit, anise and tobacco notes? Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga Nacional Nebbiolo Blaufränkisch Of these regions, where are you most likely to find Gamay vines growing? Ribera del Duero Beaujolais Stellenbosch Mendoza What method do German winemakers use to help Riesling, a famously late-ripening grape, grow fully in the vineyard? They plant Riesling on steep, south-facing slopes for maximum sun exposure. They let botrytis fungus develop on the bunches to help retain heat. They grow Riesling near warm, sunlight-reflecting rivers. Both A and C are correct Along with pronounced acidity, mild tannins and ripe red and dark fruit notes, Zinfandels often display which of these hallmark flavors? Chocolate White stone Rose petal Black pepper True or False: In France’s Alsace region, Gewürztraminer is exclusively used to make sweet wines concentrated by botrytis: True False In what ways does California Chardonnay most clearly differ from white Burgundy stylistically, despite both being made from the same grape? California Chardonnay is almost exclusively made and aged in steel tanks. White Burgundy focuses heavily on Chardonnay’s natural tropical flavors, like banana and pineapple. California Chardonnay emphasizes the grape’s savory green pepper flavors. White Burgundy often has a leaner profile with citrus and mineral flavors, in contrast to riper, more fruit-forward California Chardonnay. Sangiovese is the primary grape used in the Italian appellation Chianti Classico, where it produces concentrated wines with red fruit, earth and spice notes. In which wider region is Chianti Classico located? Sicily Piedmont Lazio Tuscany Which of these would be an ideal food pairing for a crisp and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc? White asparagus with peas and herb oil Baked cod with lemon and grilled vegetables Oysters with a vinegar-based sauce These are all delicious pairings for Sauvignon Blanc. What technique is responsible for giving many Spanish Tempranillos secondary notes of vanilla and cocoa powder? Malolactic fermentation Aging in American and French oak barrels Secondary fermentation in the bottle Aging in cement tanks used previously to produce chocolate Which of these describes ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir vines, as observed by winemakers in France’s Burgundy region? Cool vineyards with calcareous, marl and loam soils Warm sites with dry, sandy soils Pebbly, gravelly soils that offer lots of drainage Heavy clay soils that retain lots of moisture Argentina’s Mendoza region and Southern France’s Cahors appellation are both closely associated with this grape known for making reds with high levels of tannins and rich fruit, chocolate, licorice, herb and spice flavors: Malbec Merlot Cabernet Franc Syrah Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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