Expert Level Quiz Try our free Expert Level Quiz and find out which course you are best suited towards. Please complete your details below and click 'Next' to begin... First name Surname Email Subscribe me to your newsletter! Which one of the following climatic influences is the most important for the development of noble rot? Seas Altitude Soils Mist None White wine fermentation typically takes place at 7–11°C (45–52°F) 12–22°C (54–72°F) 23–32°C (73–90°F) 35–45°C (95–113°F) None During red wine production, colour and tannin can be extracted by punching down lees stirring malolactic conversion removing the yeast None Spanish Reserva wines are always matured in wood from a single grape variety younger than Crianza wines from Rioja None Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Riesling None Which one of the following regions has a reputation for producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc? Pouilly-Fuissé Calistoga Pommard Margaret River None Which one of the following statements regarding the Riesling grape variety is true? It is typically aged in new oak barrels High acidity levels help the wine to age in bottle It is not grown in France Wines from this variety are always dry None Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines It typically has a lot of colour and lots of tannin Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus It is at its best in cool to moderate climates None Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have High tannins and low acidity Low tannins and high acidity Low tannins and low acidity High tannins and high acidity None Fiano di Avellino DOCG typically has aromas of cherry and clove apple and gooseberry peach and melon black plum and coffee None The key aroma characteristic of Gewurztraminer is typically lime vanilla litchi grass None Which white grape variety can be fermented with Syrah in Côte Rôtie to add floral aromas? Chardonnay Viognier Garganega Sémillon None In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc Chardonnay and Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay None Which grape variety is used to make Meursault? Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Syrah None Which of the following terms is not legally defined? Vieilles vignes Riserva DOCG Vin de Pays None Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety? Verdicchio Trebbiano Aglianico Chardonnay None Which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity and alcohol? Gavi Soave Barolo Rías Baixas None A wine labelled Grand Cru in Burgundy can only be made from Pinot Noir refers to the winemaker or estate must come from a single vineyard can be made from grapes grown anywhere in the region None Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following regions? Casablanca Catalunya Carneros Central Otago None Which one of the following statements is true regarding Phylloxera? Vitis vinifera is unaffected by it It is a particular problem in Chile American vines are tolerant of it It can only be controlled by using chemicals None Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window
