Wine Quiz Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.1. what is moschofilero? *winerygrape varietywine region2. where is xinomavro from ? *SantoriniBurgundyNaoussa3. Stavroto is a grape variety found in: *CaliforniaRapsaniCrete4. when tasting a wine, what do we do second? *siplooksmell5. which of the following is a grape variety added to Bordeaux wines in very small percentages? *MerlotPetit VerdotSyrah6. Marsala is: *a sauce for meata fortified wine made in Sicilya white wine from Marseille7. what is destemming *separating grapes from the herbaceous parts of the clusters and the stems that are unnecessarythe process in which solids such as dead yeast cells, tannins, and proteins are removedquickly crush and press the grapes in order to separate the juice from the skins, seeds, and solids8. when a red wine has aged, its color is becoming more: *brownishdeep purplecherry red9. Decanting a red wine is mostly used: *because it looks coolfor separating wine from the sediments that settle at the bottom of the bottleto enhance flavor through aeration10. Barrels in expensive wine making are used: *0-2 years2-5 years5-10 years11. Grappa is similar to: *tsipourocognacwhiskey12. Champagne is mostly made from: *Sauvignon BlancPinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon13. Assyrtiko can also be found in: *beerRiojaAustralia14. Malolactic fermentation is: *a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchinessthe conversion of crude oil into useful products, including fuel oils, gasoline (petrol), asphalt, and kerosenea process in winemaking in which tart-tasting malic acid, naturally present in grape must, is converted to softer-tasting lactic acid.15. Sangiovese is found in: *ProseccoChiantiUmbria16. which is the typical red grape variety of Chile? *MalbecCarmenereZinfandel17. how long does red wine maceration take? *3-100 minutes3-100 days3-100 hours18. which of the following is not a grape variety? *macintoshcabernet sauvignonmouchtaro19. when a red wine has aged well, its tannins are: *ripestiffmelted20. the term Super Tuscan means: *that the wine has a super tastethat the wine contains varieties not typical of the Tuscan regionthat the wine is super expensive!21. Burgundy is famous for: *ChardonnaySauvignon blancSemillon22. Port is: *a sweet, red, fortified wine from Portugala type of champagnea barrel used to age bourbon whiskeys23. which country produces more wine? *FranceItalySpain24. a red wine priced at 20 Euros can usually age for: *1-2 years2-5 years5-10 years25. Nebbiolo is similar to: *XinomavroCabernet SauvignonSangiovese26. Madeira is: *a type of tree in south Africaa fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islandsan aged whiskey27. what % of world's wine production is suitable for aging? *100%10%1%28. when a white wine is made with a grape production ratio of 3 tons per acre, it tastes like: *portchardonnaywater29. when we see tears after swirling a red wine in our glass, this shows that the wine has: *rough tanninshigh alcohol %old age30. Tomato scent can be found in: *AghiorgitikoSauvignon blancXinomavro31. Pomerol is a region of: *ViennaParisBordeaux32. The king of red wine is: *AghiorgitikoMerlotCabernet Sauvignon33. Pink wine is made from: *Red grapesWhite grapesPink grapes34. the term blanc de noir means: *the red wine is made from white grapesthe white wine is made from red grapesthe rose wine is made from red grapes35. Napa is famous for its:GamayPinot NoirBeaujolais36. Why are barrels being toasted?So that the air does not escape from the pores of the woodSo that all the germs and tiny insects are burned before wine is filledSo that the wood tannins are mellowed and a smoky flavour is added to the wine37. What is enprimeur ?a method of purchasing wines early while the wine (a vintage) is still in the barrela substance used as a preparatory coat on wood, metal, or canvasa procedure that induces alcoholic fermentation in grape juice38. In the grape variety composition description of a wine, in what order do the varieties appear?In ascending order, the variety of the smallest % being first and the one of the largest % lastIn random orderIn descending order, the variety of the highest % being first and the one of the smallest % last39. When a wine has excess volatile acidity, it smells like:lavenderfreshly polished wooden furnitureshit40. When a bottle of wine costs above 200 euros, its price is determined by:its mythyears of aging in 225 liter barrelsthe quality of the soil where the vines were grown41. Variety blending of a wine usually occurs:in the barrels, while the wine is maturingafter each variety has aged separatelyin the wine producing vats, right after the harvest42. Green harvest is:when unripe grapes are cut from the vine to allow the remaining ones to develop betterwhen the green leafes of the wine are cut in order to be used in wrapping dolmadakiagreen colored sticks are inserted every two meters along the vine line, indicating which vines are ready to be harvested43. In Provence style rose wines, how long are the skins of the grapes left with the juice in the winemaking process?2 days2 hours2 minutes45. Aromas of passion fruit can be found in:Sauvignon blancCabernet SauvignonAghiorgitiko46. Fine red wine should be served at:Room temperature16 degrees C22 degrees C47. Where is the origin of Pinotage?South AfricaAdelaideMendoza48. How many liters of wine do Greeks drink per year (per capita) ?5375849. Which country is the largest consumer of Greek wines ?GreeceUSAGermany50. Sauternes is famous for:concentrated red winessweet wines with golden colourGrappa made from Sauvignon Blanc51. What is both Pomerol & Saint Emilion famous for?MerlotCabernet SauvignonSyrah52. Which Greek entrepreneur bought Chateau Margaux in 1977?Aristotelis OnassisAndre MentzelopoulosSpiros Latsis53. Where was "Sideways" filmed?TuscanyBurgundyNapa54. Who ordered the 1855 Bordeaux classification?Winston ChurchillNapoleon the IIIGeorge Washington55. Why do reds with high alc % tend to be sweet?a portion of the grapes are left under the sun to get sweeter and then added to the fermenting vatbecause of residual sugars in the fermentation processwinemakers add kilos of brown sugar in the fermenting vats56. What is an investment grade wine?Any wine bought from a super marketAny wine that can be traded n the secondary marketAny wine that can age more than 15 years in a private cellar57. Which fungus causes the so called "noble rot" in the sweet wines of Sauternes?BotrytisZygomycotaBasidiomycota58. Where is the origin of Gewürztraminer?Loire ValleyRibera del DueroAlsace59. When yeast meets sugar, what is the outcome?Alcohol and carbon dioxideMethane and waterCarbon monoxide and natural gas60. Which grape variety was saved from extinction from Vangelis Gerovasiliou?MavrotraganoMalagousiaChenin blanc61. In which wines is the method of batonnage used?Chardonnays that age in barrelsSauvignon blancs that are vinified in steel vatsin all the wines that are made of Cabernet Sauvignon62. What does "pigeage" or "plunging the cap" mean?the winemaker throws his cap in the fermenting vat once fermentation has finished to celebrate the new vintageplunging the cap of the grape (skin, stem and seeds) that starts to appear on top of the vat in which the wine fermentsthe steel cap of the fermenting vat is pushed downwards in order to squeeze all the remaining wine out of the vat63. Which is the main grape variety in Rioja?CarmenereTempranilloSangiovese64. What is used to clarify the red wines while in the barrels?Egg whitesGreek coffeeApricot jam65. How long is a Riserva Grappa aged in oak casks?180 days18 months18 years66. An aromatic grappa is usually made from:MerlotXinomavroMoscatoEmail *Comment or Message - send us your wine question suggestions to be included with your initials!MessageSubmit created by wine lovers, for wine lovers
