Interesting Trivia On Wine
Explore the origins and regions of famous wines in the 'Interesting Trivia on Wine' quiz. Dive into questions about wine importations to China, key Italian wine regions, and native grape varieties, enhancing your knowledge and appreciation of global wine culture.
- 1.
From what country was the first wine imported into China?
- A.
United States
- B.
England
- C.
France
- D.
India
Correct Answer
C. France -
- 2.
What region in Italy is home to Asti Spumante sparkling wine?
- A.
Umbria
- B.
Veneto
- C.
Lombardy
- D.
Piedmont
Correct Answer
D. Piedmont -
- 3.
What region in Italy is the home to Prosecco sparkling wine?
- A.
Piedmont
- B.
Umbria
- C.
Veneto
- D.
Abruzzo
Correct Answer
C. Veneto -
- 4.
Which region in Italy is home to the Negroamaro grape?
- A.
Puglia
- B.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- C.
Liguria
- D.
Calabria
Correct Answer
A. Puglia -
- 5.
Which region in Italy is home to the Montepulciano grape?
- A.
Lombardy
- B.
Abruzzo
- C.
Umbria
- D.
Sicily
Correct Answer
B. Abruzzo -
- 6.
Which region of Italy is the Nero d'Avola grape variety native to?
- A.
Lombardy
- B.
Umbria
- C.
Sicily
- D.
Piedmont
Correct Answer
C. Sicily -
- 7.
Which grape variety is considered the pride of Tuscany?
- A.
Sangiovese
- B.
Dolcetto
- C.
Montepulciano
- D.
Moscato
Correct Answer
A. Sangiovese -
- 8.
What does it mean if a wine is described as "alcooleux"?
- A.
From The Country Of Algiers
- B.
Served Chilled
- C.
Non Alcoholic
- D.
Containing Overwhelming Alcoholic Content
Correct Answer
D. Containing Overwhelming Alcoholic Content -
- 9.
Where in California is the Wente Winery located?
- A.
Napa
- B.
Saratoga
- C.
Livermore
- D.
Gold River
Correct Answer
C. Livermore -
- 10.
On "I Love Lucy" when Lucy orders escargot in the Paris cafe, what wine is on the table?
- A.
Paul Masson
- B.
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
- C.
Riesling
- D.
Chateau Cheval
Correct Answer
A. Paul Masson -
- 11.
Which two grape varietals constitute Bordeaux' famous Chateau Cheval Blanc blend?
- A.
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- B.
Merlot, Petite Verdot
- C.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- D.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Correct Answer
A. Merlot, Cabernet Franc -
- 12.
Throughout the 1990's, what famous wine's new release price was the most expensive in wine history?
- A.
Domaine De La Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti
- B.
Marc Colin Montrachet
- C.
Screaming Eagle Napa
- D.
Chateau Margaux Margaux
Correct Answer
A. Domaine De La Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti -
- 13.
What famous U.S. winery resides in Sonoma County, California?
- A.
Robert Mondavi
- B.
Chateau Montelena
- C.
Beringer
- D.
Chateau St. Jean
Correct Answer
D. Chateau St. Jean -
- 14.
What is the middle initial of Robert Parker, the author of "Wine Advocate"?
- A.
D
- B.
P
- C.
H
- D.
M
Correct Answer
D. M -
- 15.
In the mid-1990's, from what three countries did the United States imported most of the wine?
- A.
Spain, Germany And Austria
- B.
Italy, France And Chile
- C.
France, Italy And Australia
- D.
Germany, France And Australia
Correct Answer
B. Italy, France And Chile -
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