As a regular reader of this blog here is a quick quiz to test you wine knowledge.
1. The grape variety Riesling can make wines that are sweet and dry?
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2. What is the minimum length of time a red wine classified as Rioja Gran Reserva has to be aged for?
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3. Where is Chateauneuf de Pape?
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4. Tuscany is the home of which famous Italian wine?
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5. What of these red grape varieties is used to make Champagne?
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6. Which is the most widely planted white grape variety in Spain?
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7. Which of the following names is not synonymous with Tempranillo?
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8. Which of the following regions is famous for producing wines made from Syrah?
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9. What sort of wine is Gavi?
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10. How many standard bottles of wine equals one Nebuchadnezzar?
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11. What is more likely to be true of warmer climate wines?
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12. Which region is known for its premium quality Chardonnay?
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13. Which of the following is a wine region in New Zealand?
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14. In which of these regions in Cava NOT produced?
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15. Which of the following is the sweetest German wine?
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16. In winemaking what is needed to convert sugar to alcohol?
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17. The Solera system is used to age wine in?
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18. Which of the following components of a dish can influence the taste of a wine? A. Sweetness B. Spiciness C. Acidity
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19. Sauvignon Blanc is used to make
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20. Aragoneês is Portuguese grape variety, what is it known as in Spain?
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20 Questions on Wines of the World (December 2017)
You have a lot to learn about wine.
I see you know a lot, but the world of wine goes a long way.
Congratulations!. You are an expert in wines. We can not teach you anymore, young Padawan.
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