18 Questions
What is the term for a white wine made from white grapes, often used for sparkling wines?
Blanc de Blancs
What is the name of the type of rot that is welcomed by winemakers in sweet-wine areas?
Botrytis Cinerea
What is the term for a grape variety, sometimes used on the label prior to the variety?
Cépage
What is the purpose of using Bentonite in wine production?
To activate a precipitation in wine
What is the term for a winemaking approach that avoids chemical or synthetic sprays or fertilizers?
Biodynamic
What is the Spanish term for a cellar or winery?
Bodega
In which region of Italy is the Primitivo grape variety mostly grown?
Puglia
What is the primary grape variety used in Chianti wines?
Sangiovese
Which grape variety is known for its power and spice, and is commonly associated with Australian wine?
Syrah
In which country is the Zweigelt grape variety most commonly planted?
Austria
What is the characteristic of the soils in the Médoc and Graves region of Bordeaux?
Gravelly
What is the benefit of the classification system in Bordeaux, established 150 years ago?
It provides a marketing tool for wine producers
In which region of Spain is the white grape variety Viura primarily grown?
Rioja
What is a characteristic of wines made from the Aglianico grape variety?
They have a bold, savory taste with grippy tannins
Which grape variety is often used in basic bulk 'Tinto' blends in the Castilla-La Mancha region?
Bobal
What is the name of the dark-skinned grape variety of German origin used for red wine?
Dornfelder
Which grape variety is known for its peppery flavor and is the second most dominant red grape variety in Austria?
Blaufränkisch
What is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon?
CABERNET FRANC
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