Mlcc Basic Product Knowledge - Wine Quiz

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    Basically speaking, wine is ____________ ________________ ______________.

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The MLCC Basic Product Knowledge - Wine Quiz assesses understanding of essential wine concepts, including grape varieties, wine production, and the importance of oxygen in wine storage. It's designed for learners seeking foundational wine knowledge.

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  • 2. 

    Cork and other stoppers are necessary to avoid harmful contact with:

    • Oxygen

    • Sugar

    • Tannin

    • Acid

    Correct Answer
    A. Oxygen
    Explanation
    Acids provide freshness, protection from spoilage and balance.

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  • 3. 

    All grapes are harvested when fully ripe.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Some wines like Muscadet or Vinho Verde stress high acidity so their grapes are picked prior to full maturity.

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  • 4. 

    Malbec is a:

    • Wine region

    • White grape

    • Winery

    • Red grape

    Correct Answer
    A. Red grape
    Explanation
    It is grown extensively in Argentina.

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  • 5. 

    Which is not a black/red grape variety:

    • Gamay

    • Malbec

    • Semillon

    • Syrah

    Correct Answer
    A. Semillon
    Explanation
    Semillon is a white grape, often blended with Sauvignon Blanc, such as white Bordeaux.

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  • 6. 

    Which is not a white grape variety:

    • Chardonnay

    • Zinfandel

    • Reisling

    • Muscadet

    Correct Answer
    A. Zinfandel
    Explanation
    Zinfandel is a black grape that produces a variety of wines including white Zinfandel, which is a generic term for blush wines.

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  • 7. 

    Cream sherries are sweetened by real cream.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Cream sherries are sweetened by the addition of some form of sweet wine.

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  • 8. 

    True Port comes from:

    • Spain

    • France

    • Canada

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    True Port comes from Portugal, shipped through the port of Oporto.

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  • 9. 

    Champagne is:

    • A delimited geographical area of France

    • The best known sparkling wine

    • Generally made from white and red grapes

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Champagne is a delimited geographical area of France, specifically known for its production of sparkling wine. It is also the best known sparkling wine globally. Champagne is made from both white and red grapes, allowing for a variety of flavors and styles. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as it encompasses all the given statements.

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  • 10. 

    White wines darken in color with age.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    White wines that turn dark yellow or brown are usually too old.

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  • 11. 

    The change in quality wines in Canada was shaped by:

    • The VQA

    • The granting of licenses to Boutique wineries

    • The understanding that Vitis Vinifera could thrive in certain micro-climates

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The change in quality wines in Canada was shaped by the VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance), which established standards and regulations for Canadian wines. The granting of licenses to Boutique wineries also played a role as it allowed for the production of unique and small-batch wines. Additionally, the understanding that Vitis Vinifera, a type of grapevine, could thrive in certain micro-climates contributed to the improvement of wine quality in Canada. Therefore, all of these factors together influenced the change in quality wines in Canada.

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  • 12. 

    Fortified wines are:

    • Always red

    • Strengthened with the addition of alcohol

    • Between 10-12% alcohol

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Strengthened with the addition of alcohol
    Explanation
    Ports and sherries are commonly used to strengthen.

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  • 13. 

    A cross between two different vine species is called a:

    • Blend

    • Hybrid

    • Graft

    Correct Answer
    A. Hybrid
    Explanation
    A hybrid is a cross between two vine species. Blanco Noir is an example.

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  • 14. 

    Young red wines are usually ________ in color:

    • Brown

    • Amber

    • Red

    • Purple

    Correct Answer
    A. Purple
    Explanation
    Young red wines are usually purple in color because they are made from grapes with thick skins that contain high levels of anthocyanin pigments. These pigments give the wine its red color, but when the wine is young, these pigments have not had enough time to fully develop and stabilize. As a result, the red color appears more vibrant and purple in young red wines. As the wine ages, the color may darken and become more red or even develop hints of brown or amber.

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