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Which country is known for producing Vin Santo?
Which country is known for producing Vin Santo?
What is the name of the sweet wine produced from frozen grapes in Germany and Austria?
What is the name of the sweet wine produced from frozen grapes in Germany and Austria?
Which of the following is NOT a famous sweet wine region?
Which of the following is NOT a famous sweet wine region?
What is the name of the Italian dessert wine produced in Valpolicella, Veneto?
What is the name of the Italian dessert wine produced in Valpolicella, Veneto?
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Which of the following wines is NOT a type of sweet wine?
Which of the following wines is NOT a type of sweet wine?
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Which country is known for producing Tempranillo grapes?
Which country is known for producing Tempranillo grapes?
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Which grape variety is commonly used in the production of sweet wines in Sauternes?
Which grape variety is commonly used in the production of sweet wines in Sauternes?
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Which grape variety is often used in the production of Prosecco?
Which grape variety is often used in the production of Prosecco?
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Which of the following grape varieties is not commonly used in the production of sweet wines?
Which of the following grape varieties is not commonly used in the production of sweet wines?
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Which grape variety is known for its use in Austrian and German sweet wine production?
Which grape variety is known for its use in Austrian and German sweet wine production?
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Which of the following grape varieties is not commonly used in the production of sweet wines in Europe?
Which of the following grape varieties is not commonly used in the production of sweet wines in Europe?
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Which grape variety is commonly used in the production of sweet wines in multiple regions?
Which grape variety is commonly used in the production of sweet wines in multiple regions?
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Which of the following sweet wines is made from Chenin Blanc grapes?
Which of the following sweet wines is made from Chenin Blanc grapes?
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Which of the following wines are made from grapes dried on straw mats?
Which of the following wines are made from grapes dried on straw mats?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of sweet wine?
Which of the following is NOT a type of sweet wine?
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Which of the following wines are classified as 'first growth' wines?
Which of the following wines are classified as 'first growth' wines?
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Where are the aromatic Sauvignon Blanc grapes typically sourced from?
Where are the aromatic Sauvignon Blanc grapes typically sourced from?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of making sweet wine?
Which of the following is NOT a method of making sweet wine?
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Study Notes
Sweet Wines
- The world-famous Vin Santo is from Italy, mostly Tuscany.
- Wines of frozen grapes, Eiswein, are from Germany and Austria.
- Recioto wines are from Italy, specifically from Valpolicella, Veneto, and other regions.
Types of Sweet Wines
- Beerenauslesen and Trockenbeerenauslesen are sweet wines from Germany and Austria.
- Wines from the Loire Valley, such as Vouvray made of Chenin Blanc, can have the label "Moelleux" meaning sweet.
- Wines made of grapes dried on straw mats, such as Strohwein (Austria) and Vin de Paille (France), are sweet wines.
- Fortified, sweet wines include Sherry and Port.
Grape Varieties for Sweet Wines
- Muscat grapes (Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat à petits grains blancs = Gelber Muskateller) are used to make sweet wines.
- Riesling grapes are used for German and Austrian BA and TBA sweet wines.
- Semillon grapes are used in Sauternes sweet wines.
- Sauvignon Blanc grapes are also used in Sauternes sweet wines.
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