Classic Classic Wine quiz by Philander Philander 12 played - 9 yrs ago Quiz following the introduction to wine training QUIZ 25 QUESTIONS hard 1 List the 5 grape varieties to be found in the Bordeaux blend : Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet FrancCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit VerdotSauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet FrancCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Pinotage 2 Chianti is made from what grape variety? BarberaNebbioloMerlotSangiovese 3 Which of these grape varieties is not used to make Champagne? SemillonChardonnayPinot MeunierPinot Noir 4 What grape variety is used to make Rioja wines? MalbecTempranilloZinfandelSyrah 5 Northern Rhone Valley wines are made from what grape variety? MalbecGrenacheZinfandelSyrah 6 Which of these grape varieties are used in a Rhone blend? Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, ChardonnayGrenache, Syrah, MouvedreCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, MalbecGrenache, Syrah, Gamay 7 Nebbiolo is a grape variety from what Italian region? TuscanyVenetoLumbardyPiedmont 8 Beaujolais wines are made from what grape variety? Pinot NoirGamayMerlotSyrah 9 Riesling produces... Only dry winesSweet and semisweet winesOnly sweet winesDry, sweet and semisweet wines 10 What is a "vino tinto" in Spain? A young wineA red wineA sparkling wineA rosé wine 11 A Sherry wine comes from... PortugalSouth AfricaSpainAustralia 12 List 3 aromas that can be found in a Cabernet Sauvignon : Cedar, Blackcurrant, PepperNectarine, Lychee and grapefruitBlackcurrant, Raspberry, CedarNectarine, Raspberry, Vanilla 13 List 3 aromas that can be found in a Sauvignon Blanc : Cacao, Strawberry, GrapefruitDried fig, Boxwood, Ttropical fruitsTropical fruits, Grape fruit, BoxwoodPineapple, Melon, Strawberry 14 List 3 aromas that can be found in a Chardonnay : Blackcurrant juice, Peppermint rose, AsphaltLinden, Almond, PearPeppermint rose. Asphalt, PearLinden, Cedar, Pineapple 15 List 3 aromas that can be found in a Pinot Noir : Cherry, Wild game, Damp earthStrawberry, Blackcurrant, TruffleBell pepper, Vanilla, PencilboxJuicy black cherry, Plum, Truffle 16 List 3 aromas that can be found in a Shiraz : Strawberry, Raspberry, PruneCedar, Blackcurrant, PepperChocolate, Blackberry, SmokeWild black fruits, Dark pepper spice, Roasted meat 17 What sentence would describe the taste of a Chardonnay? Round and FloralDelicate and FruityPowerful and SpicyFresh and Fruity 18 What sentence would describe the taste of a Pinot Noir? Fresh and FloralPowerful and SpicyDelicate and FruityPowerful and Fruity 19 What sentence would describe the taste of a Shiraz? Fresh and FruityRound and SpicyPowerful and SpicyDelicate and Fruity 20 What sentence would describe the taste of a Sauvignon Blanc? Delicate and FloralPowerful and FruityFresh and FruityRound and Spicy 21 What grape varieties can you recommend with seafood? Pinot Noir, Grenach and GamySemillon, Chenin Blanc and ChardonnayCabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and MalbecSauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Viognier 22 What grape varieties can you recommend with spicy Thai food? Sauvignon Blanc and ViognierChardonnay and SemillonPinot Noir and GamayZinfandel and Malbec 23 What grape varieties can you recommend with steak? Pinotage and Pinot NoirChardonnay and SemillonCabernet Sauginon and ShirazZinfandel and Malbec 24 What grape varieties can you recommend with tomato sauce pasta? Zinfandel and SangioveseCabernet Sauvignon and ShiraxChardonnay and Sauvignon BlancPinot Noir and Grenache 25 What grape variety can you recommend with creamy sauce pasta? Chardonnay and Sauvignon BlancSemillon and ViognierPinot Noir and GrenacheGewurztraminer and Riesling A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
