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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1: Which gas is created during fermentation?
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Carbon dioxide and alcohol are the two main by-products of fermentation – yeast devouring sugar. In still wines this is not wanted, so is allowed to escape, but carbon dioxide is what creates the bubbles in sparkling wines.
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Carbon dioxide and alcohol are the two main by-products of fermentation – yeast devouring sugar. In still wines this is not wanted, so is allowed to escape, but carbon dioxide is what creates the bubbles in sparkling wines.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2: Which is a main grape in wines of the southern Rhône Valley, France?
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Grenache is the main grape of the southern Rhône Valley, often 80% or more of the blend in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for example.
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Grenache is the main grape of the southern Rhône Valley, often 80% or more of the blend in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for example.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
3: What’s the English term for the work this man is doing?
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Known as ‘remuage’ in France, the English term is ‘riddling’ – used in traditional method sparkling wines, he is turning and tilting each bottle so that the dead yeast cells fall into the neck.
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Known as ‘remuage’ in France, the English term is ‘riddling’ – used in traditional method sparkling wines, he is turning and tilting each bottle so that the dead yeast cells fall into the neck.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
4: Known for its Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc white wines, which region announced in November 2019 that Syrah was now a permitted variety?
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The Spanish region of Rueda has added Syrah to the list of permitted varieties for making still wines, as well as Viognier and Chardonnay.
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The Spanish region of Rueda has added Syrah to the list of permitted varieties for making still wines, as well as Viognier and Chardonnay.
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Question 5 of 20
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5: M.U.P is already in force in Scotland and proposed for Wales (at time of writing). What does it stand for?
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Minimum Unit Pricing sets the lowest price for which alcohol can be sold, based on a minimum price per unit of alcohol in the product. It is meant to discourage sales of cheap, high alcohol drinks.
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Minimum Unit Pricing sets the lowest price for which alcohol can be sold, based on a minimum price per unit of alcohol in the product. It is meant to discourage sales of cheap, high alcohol drinks.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
6: Founded in 1584, which is the oldest house in Champagne?
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Gosset was founded in 1584 in the Champagne village of Aÿ.
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Gosset was founded in 1584 in the Champagne village of Aÿ.
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Question 7 of 20
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7: Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella could be a typical blend for which wine?
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Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella is a typical blend in Amarone, and other wines of the Veneto region.
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Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella is a typical blend in Amarone, and other wines of the Veneto region.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
8: Enter the missing word below:
- Italy's Collio wine region runs seamlessly into the Brda wine region in... (slovenia, slovena, slovinia)
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Brda is in Slovenia, making similar wines to Italy’s Collio across the invisible border.
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Brda is in Slovenia, making similar wines to Italy’s Collio across the invisible border.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
9: Which country is South America’s third largest wine producer?
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Brazil takes this title, with significant wine production in the Serra Gaúcha province in the south of the country.
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Brazil takes this title, with significant wine production in the Serra Gaúcha province in the south of the country.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
10: Which company produces the organic certified Port, called Terra Prima?
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Terra Prima Port is produced by Fonseca.
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Terra Prima Port is produced by Fonseca.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
11: Gianfranco Soldera is synonymous with the top wines of which region?
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Gianfranco Soldera is arguably the most famous name of Montalcino in Tuscany.
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Gianfranco Soldera is arguably the most famous name of Montalcino in Tuscany.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
12: Atlas Peak is an appellation in which US wine producing region?
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Atlas Peak is a higher altitude region of the Napa Valley, and relatively cool.
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Atlas Peak is a higher altitude region of the Napa Valley, and relatively cool.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
13: The La Coste estate in Provence boasts what, as well as vineyards?
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La Coste houses an extraordinary collection of architecture and art installations. See A visit to La Coste.
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La Coste houses an extraordinary collection of architecture and art installations. See A visit to La Coste.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
14: Drag these Bordeaux estates into their correct classification:
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- Château Latour
- Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
- Château Giscours
- Château Beychevelle
- Château Lynch-Bages
- Château Labégorce Zédé
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1st growth
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2nd growth
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3rd growth
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4th growth
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5th growth
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Cru Bourgeois
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The 1855 classification still dominates the Bordeaux wine market.
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The 1855 classification still dominates the Bordeaux wine market.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
15: Which South African wine estate has Bordelaise wine royalty, Bruno Prats and Hubert de Boüard, as co-owners?
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The historic Klein Constantia is in a three way-partnership with these famous Bordeaux figures.
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The historic Klein Constantia is in a three way-partnership with these famous Bordeaux figures.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
16: What famous name lies behind this logo?
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This is from the label of Henschke’s ‘Hill of Grace’ from Australia.
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This is from the label of Henschke’s ‘Hill of Grace’ from Australia.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
17: In which world wine region is ‘Willakenzie’ one of the most prized soil types?
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Willakenzie soils are found in Oregon, a fine, free-draining soil much prized by winemakers there.
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Willakenzie soils are found in Oregon, a fine, free-draining soil much prized by winemakers there.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
18: Drag these wine grapes to their synonym:
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- Tinta Roriz
- Rolle
- Kekfrankos
- Samso
- Steen
- Chasselas
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Tempranillo
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Vermentino
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Blaufränkisch
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Carignan
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Chenin blanc
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Fendant
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Most wine grapes have an alternative name – synonym – often within the same country
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Most wine grapes have an alternative name – synonym – often within the same country
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
19: Where is this very famous vineyard?
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This is the Ürziger Würzgarten – Spice Garden – vineyard of the Mosel Valley in Germany.
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This is the Ürziger Würzgarten – Spice Garden – vineyard of the Mosel Valley in Germany.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
20: Which sweet wine comes from a tiny Island, 60km east of the Tunisian coast?
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The Italian island of Pantelleria makes wine from the Zibibbo grape, aka Moscato, but is much closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy.
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The Italian island of Pantelleria makes wine from the Zibibbo grape, aka Moscato, but is much closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy.