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Test your Knowledge about Wine
- 1.
What is considered the queen of Sauternes?
- A.
Chateau d'Yquem
- B.
Tokay
- C.
Trockenbeerenauslese
- D.
Vin Santo
Correct Answer
A. Chateau d'Yquem -
- 2.
In the world of wine, what is the common term for "Botrytis cinerea"?
- A.
Noble Rot
- B.
Fungus
- C.
Skunk
- D.
De Visso
Correct Answer
A. Noble Rot -
- 3.
Why is white wine chilled before serving?
- A.
To Enhance The Alcohol Content
- B.
To Reduce The Alcohol Content
- C.
To Make It Richer
- D.
To Soften The Acidity
Correct Answer
D. To Soften The Acidity -
- 4.
Grapes are left on the vine and harvested late to create what kind of wine?
- A.
Dry Wines
- B.
Champagne
- C.
Port
- D.
Dessert Wines
Correct Answer
D. Dessert Wines -
- 5.
What country produces Moscatel?
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Germany
- C.
Switzerland
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
A. Portugal -
- 6.
What do winemakers call dessert wines produced in the U.S.?
- A.
Port
- B.
Late Harvest
- C.
Dessert Wines
- D.
Tokays
Correct Answer
B. Late Harvest -
- 7.
What country produces Tokay wines?
- A.
Italy
- B.
Spain
- C.
Germany
- D.
Hungary
Correct Answer
D. Hungary -
- 8.
What country produces Vin Santo?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Italy
- C.
Germany
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
B. Italy -
- 9.
What is usually used to fortify a wine?
- A.
Sharry
- B.
Brandy
- C.
Marsala
- D.
Port
Correct Answer
B. Brandy -
- 10.
In wine-speak, what is the opposite of sweet?
- A.
Still
- B.
Sec
- C.
Crisp
- D.
Dry
Correct Answer
D. Dry -
- 11.
Dry varieties of fortified wines are generally served as what?
- A.
Accompaniments For Cheese
- B.
Dessert Wines
- C.
Aperitifs
- D.
Accompaniments For Beef
Correct Answer
C. Aperitifs -
- 12.
What country is known for sherry?
- A.
Portugal
- B.
France
- C.
Spain
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
C. Spain -
- 13.
Sherry was originally produced in what region of Spain?
- A.
Aragon
- B.
Catalonia
- C.
Andalusia
- D.
Madrid
Correct Answer
C. Andalusia -
- 14.
From what does Madeira take its name?
- A.
A Portuguese-Owned Island
- B.
A Region In France
- C.
A Region of Italy
- D.
A City In Spain
Correct Answer
A. A Portuguese-Owned Island -
- 15.
What is very sweet Madeira called?
- A.
Rainwater
- B.
Port
- C.
Sherry
- D.
Celli
Correct Answer
A. Rainwater -
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