European Wines Quiz WineSkool - Wine Education & School

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1. German vineyards are generally:
A) Located on the high plateau to minimize frost exposure.
B) Located on south-facing hillsides to maximize sun exposure.
C) Located on hillsides near a river to benefit from the water’s warming influence
D) Located in southern portions of Germany near large lakes

2. The noble grape of Germany is considered to be:
A) Muller-Thurgau
B) Sylvaner
C) Gewurztraminer
D) Riesling
E) Scheurebe

3. The number one planted varietal in Italy is:
A) Sangiovese
B) Nebbiolo
C) Barbera
D) Pinot Grigio

4. Nebbiolo is the principal grape used in:
A) Chianti
B) Barolo
C) Soave
D) Dolcetto
E) Brunello di Montalcino

5. Which Spanish varietal has benefited the most from modern winemaking technology?
A) Albariño
B) Verdejo
C) Garnacha
D) Tempranillo

6. The Rias Baixas wine region has achieved success with:
A) Albariño
B) Verdejo
C) Garnacha
D) Tempranillo

7. Flor is:
A) Used to make an Oloroso Sherry.
B) Yeast that dies when alcohol exceeds 15.5%.
C) Yeast made from flowers.
D) Yeast that thrives when alcohol exceeds 18%.

8. Which varietal is typically not used in making a Sherry?
A) Parellada
B) Pedro Ximenez
C) Moscatel
D) Palomino Fino

9. A Vintage Port is:
A) Aged over ten years in oak and another 10 years in the bottle.
B) Aged over ten years in oak and then its ready to drink.
C) Aged over ten years in bottle and then its ready to drink.
D) Aged two years in oak and another 10-50 years in the bottle.

10. Which isn’t really a style of port?
A) Single Quinta Tawney.
B) Single Quinta Vintage.
C) Late Bottled Vintage.
D) Vintage Character.
E) Tawney.