Ready to join in the holiday quiz fun? We prepared to test your grape knowledge, winemaking skills and regional expertise – and maybe pick up a few interesting facts along the way! Let’s raise a glass to a good time and a fun challenge. Cheers to putting your wine wisdom to the test! You’ll earn 1 point for each correct answer.
1. Which grape varieties are NOT primarily used in Bordeaux red blends?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Merlot
C) Cabernet Franc
D) Sangiovese
2. Bordeaux is known for having over 50 different what?
A) Wine styles
B) Vineyards
C) Appellations
D) Wine festivals
3. What is the primary grape variety used in Rioja wines?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Tempranillo
C) Merlot
D) Sangiovese
4. Which winemaking technique used in Rioja was influenced by Bordeaux?
A) Fermentation in stainless steel
B) Aging in oak barrels
C) Carbonic maceration
D) Blending with Cabernet Franc
5. Chianti wines primarily use which grape variety?
A) Tempranillo
B) Sangiovese
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Merlot
6. What is the traditional name of the straw basket often used to wrap Chianti bottles?
A) Fiasco
B) Carafe
C) Demijohn
D) Flask
7. The grape variety Fetească Neagră translated “Black Maiden” with a typical flavour of blackberry and spice is native to which country?
A) Greece
B) Italy
C) Romania
D) France
8. What country is the world’s largest wine producer?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) France
D) United States
9. Assyrtiko grapes are native to which Greek island?
A) Crete
B) Mykonos
C) Rhodes
D) Santorini
10. What unique characteristic does the volcanic soil of Santorini impart to Assyrtiko wines?
A) Sweetness
B) Minerality
C) Tannins
D) High alcohol content
Thank you for accepting our challenge. We hope you had a great time. The correct answers will be revealed in our September Newsletter. Stay tuned!
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