Wine Production and Terminology
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What is the term for a white wine made from white grapes, often used for sparkling wines?

  • Cépage
  • Blanc de Noirs
  • Blanc de Blancs (correct)
  • Bodega
  • What is the name of the type of rot that is welcomed by winemakers in sweet-wine areas?

  • Bentonite
  • Biodynamic
  • Aromatized Wine
  • Botrytis Cinerea (correct)
  • What is the term for a grape variety, sometimes used on the label prior to the variety?

  • Cépage (correct)
  • Cuvée
  • Bodega
  • Vineyard
  • What is the purpose of using Bentonite in wine production?

    <p>To activate a precipitation in wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a winemaking approach that avoids chemical or synthetic sprays or fertilizers?

    <p>Biodynamic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Spanish term for a cellar or winery?

    <p>Bodega</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of Italy is the Primitivo grape variety mostly grown?

    <p>Puglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary grape variety used in Chianti wines?

    <p>Sangiovese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is known for its power and spice, and is commonly associated with Australian wine?

    <p>Syrah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country is the Zweigelt grape variety most commonly planted?

    <p>Austria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the soils in the Médoc and Graves region of Bordeaux?

    <p>Gravelly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of the classification system in Bordeaux, established 150 years ago?

    <p>It provides a marketing tool for wine producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of Spain is the white grape variety Viura primarily grown?

    <p>Rioja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of wines made from the Aglianico grape variety?

    <p>They have a bold, savory taste with grippy tannins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is often used in basic bulk 'Tinto' blends in the Castilla-La Mancha region?

    <p>Bobal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the dark-skinned grape variety of German origin used for red wine?

    <p>Dornfelder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is known for its peppery flavor and is the second most dominant red grape variety in Austria?

    <p>Blaufränkisch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon?

    <p>CABERNET FRANC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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