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VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! Sweetness in food can make dry wines seem: - correct answers More drying, more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity Umami in food can make wines seem: - correct answers More drying, more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity Salty foods can make wines seem: - correct answers Less drying, less bitter, less acidic. More fruity, more body Acidic foods can make wines seem: - correct answers Less drying, less bitter, less acidic. More sweet, more fruity For long term storage of wines, how should wines be stored? - correct answers At a cool constant temperature Away from sunshine and bright light If sealed with a cork, bottle should be stored on their side What are the optimal service temperatures for Sweet and Sparkling wines? - correct answers Sweet wines - well chilled - 6 - 8° Sparkling wines - well chilled - 6 - 10° What are the aromas associated with the following faults: Cork Taint Failure of Closure Heat Damage - correct answers Cork Taint - Damp cardboard, lack of fresh fruit flavours Failure of Closure - Honey, caramel, coffee, lack of freshness and fruitiness Heat Damage - Lack of fruit character and freshness Name the main components of a grape and what they contain: - correct answers Stalk - Tannins Skin - Tannins, Colour, Flavours Pulp - Sugar, Acid, Water Seeds - Bitter Oils What is photosynthesis? - correct answers The process where sunlight, carbon dioxide and water are combined to produce sugars What are the five things a vine needs to grow? - correct answers Warmth, sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, nutrients

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the correct order: Ripening Flowering Extra ripening Fruit set Véraison - correct answers Flowering Fruit set Véraison Ripening Extra ripening What changes in grapes as they ripen? - correct answers Grapes swell with water, acidity drops, sugar increases, aromas change, in black grapes tannin ripen What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine for extra ripening? - correct answers Grapes build up more sugar and exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually they turn into raisins as water evaporates. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours and dried fruit aromas develop What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? - correct answers It makes tiny holes in the skin of the grape which allows water to evaporate. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours. What are the conditions needed for noble rot to develop? - correct answers Damp misty mornings followed by warm dry afternoons What is the name given to sweet wines made from frozen grapes? - correct answers Icewine/Eiswein Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located? - correct answers 30° and 50° north and south of the equator What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a vineyard? - correct answers The temperature decreases with altitude What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? - correct answers They have a moderating influence What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? - correct answers Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? - correct answers Mountains can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and wind. This results in sunny summers and long dry autumns What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? - correct answers Slopes facing the equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes What affect do stony soils have on grape growing? - correct answers Stones absorb heat and make the vineyard warmer, this can help with grape ripening What are problems associated with high levels of rain? - correct answers High levels of moisture can help spread fungal disease. Rain close to harvest can cause grapes to swell and dilute flavours What happens to vines affected by frost? - correct answers Spring frost can damage and kill the vine's new growth. This reduces the number of grapes that can be grown What is the name of the process of adding water to vines? - correct answers Irrigation What are the names of the sprays used to kill fungi and weeds? - correct answers Fungicides and herbicides What does 'organic' mean for grape growing? - correct answers Grapes grown without the use of most chemicals What is the yield? - correct answers The amount of fruit produced per unit of area What are the options for harvest? - correct answers Hand harvest or machine harvest What is a GI? - correct answers Geographical indication - a legally defined vineyard area What is a PDO? - correct answers Generally small areas with tightly defined regulations What is a PGI? - correct answers Generally large areas with less strict regulations What happens to vines as they age? - correct answers Older vines produce a small number of grapes which are more concentrated and complex and can result in higher quality wines What does the vintage on a label of wine refer to? - correct answers The year in which the grape were harvested What is the French equivalent to PDO and PGI - correct answers AOC/AOP and IGP What is the Italian equivalent to PDO and PGI - correct answers DOC/DOCG and IGT What is the Spanish equivalent to PDO and PGI - correct answers DO/DOCa and Vino de le Tierra

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What is the German equivalent to PDO and PGI - correct answers Qualitätswein/Prädikatswein and Landwein What does crushing do? - correct answers Splits the grape skins to release some of the juice What does pressing do? - correct answers Crushed grapes are pressed to extract as much of the liquid as possible What is the process of alcoholic fermentation? - correct answers Yeast eats sugar to create alcohol. Carbon dioxide and heat are by products. What are the options for vessels for storage or maturation? - correct answers Stainless steel or oak barrels State the production steps in the correct order for making red wine: - correct answers Crushing, alcoholic fermentation, draining, pressing, storage or maturation, packaging What are two techniques for extracting colour and tannins from grape skins during red wine fermentation? - correct answers Punching down and pumping over What are two techniques for making rosé wines? - correct answers Short maceration and blending State the production steps in the correct order for making white wine: - correct answers Crushing, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, storage or maturation, packaging What are the 4 methods of making sweet wines? - correct answers Using grapes with concentrated grape sugars Removing the yeast Killing the yeast Adding sweetness to a dry wine What are the 3 adjustments that winemakers can sometimes use to correct the balance of a wine? - correct answers Add sugar Add acid Reduce acid What is the typical temperature range for red wine fermentation? - correct answers 20°C to 32°C What is the typical temperature range for white wine fermentation? - correct answers 12°C to 22°C

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What materials are inert winery vessels made from? - correct answers Stainless steel or concrete What are two reasons a winemaker would use oak barrels? - correct answers Oak can add flavours to wine (vanilla, smoke, cedar). Oak can allow flavours of the wine to evolve as a result of interaction with oxygen What are two oak alternatives to using barrels? - correct answers Oak staves or oak chips What does malolactic conversion do? - correct answers Lowers the acidity of the wine and can give buttery flavours What is the result of lees contact? - correct answers Increases the body of the wine and can add flavours such as biscuit and bread What are reasons for blending a wine? - correct answers Consistency, complexity What does a wine need in order to mature in the bottle? - correct answers Concentration of flavour, and high acid, tannin or sweetness What climates are best for Pinot Noir production? - correct answers Cool to moderate What is the typical acidity, tannin and flavour of a Pinot Noir? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - low to medium Flavour - red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red cherry) What is the climate of Burgundy? - correct answers Cool to moderate What style of wine would you expect from a red Bourgogne AOC? - correct answers Light to medium body with low tannins, high acidity, red fruit flavours, not suitable for aging What are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in the Côte d'Or? - correct answers Gevrey- Chambertin AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC Beaune AOC Pommard AOC What does 'premier cru' indicate on a wine from Burgundy? - correct answers A high quality vineyard with south or south-east facing aspect. Wines benefit from concentrated flavours What does 'grand cru' indicate on a wine from Burgundy? - correct answers A single vineyard wine of the highest quality. The wines are concentrated and complex with the greatest potential for aging

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What are the regions in California associated with top quality Pinot Noir production? - correct answers Los Carneros, Sonoma, Santa Barbara County What are the moderating influences in California that help with the production of top quality Pinot Noir? - correct answers Morning fogs in Carneros and ocean breezes in Sonoma and Santa Barbara County Outside of California, where is in the USA has a reputation for producing top quality Pinot Noir?

• correct answers Oregon What is the region in Chile that produces very good Pinot Noir? - correct answers Casablanca Valley What is the moderating factor that allows Walker Bay to produce very good to outstanding Pinot Noir? - correct answers Strong southerly sea breezes What are the regions in Australia associated with top quality Pinot Noir production? - correct answers Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula What are the factors that mean Central Otago produces New Zealand's most powerful Pinot Noir? - correct answers It is protected from the sea by mountains, the days are intensely sunny and the nights are cool What is the best climate for Zinfandel production? - correct answers Warm What is the labelling term used for rosé wines made from the Zinfandel grape in California? - correct answers White Zinfandel What is the typical level of tannin, body and flavour characteristics you would expect from a California Zinfandel? - correct answers Medium to high tannin, full body, flavours of blueberry, blackberry, black plum, raisin, prune, vanilla, coffee. Can develop earth and meat flavours in bottle What is the Italian name for the Zinfandel grape? - correct answers Primitivo What are the best climates for Riesling production? - correct answers Cool to moderate What difference in flavours would you expect from 'just-ripe' Riesling compared to 'extra-ripe' Riesling? - correct answers Just-ripe - apple, pear, lemon, lime Extra-ripe - peach, apricot, mango, pineapple, dried apricots What level of sweetness and acidity can be produced in a Riesling? - correct answers Sweetness - Dry, off-dry, medium, sweet Acidity - high

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What are the important regions for Riesling production in Germany? - correct answers Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz What makes Alsace AOC suitable for Riesling production? - correct answers Cool climate, protected by the Vosges mountains, dry and sunny with south and south-east facing slopes Put the six Prädikat categories in order from least ripe to most ripe: - correct answers Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese What are the two regions in Australia associated with Premium Riesling production? - correct answers Clare Valley and Eden Valley What climates are suitable for Chenin Blanc production? - correct answers Cool, moderate and warm What is the area of the Loire Valley that produces a variety of styles of Chenin Blanc? - correct answers Vouvray AOC What does the labelling term 'Demi-Sec' mean on a bottle of Vouvray AOC? - correct answers The wine has off-dry or medium sweetness What flavours would you expect in a Chenin Blanc produced in South Africa? - correct answers Pronounced tropical fruit (pineapple, mango) and often flavours from oak (vanilla, smoke) What climates are suitable for Semillon production? - correct answers Moderate and warm What is the grape variety often blended with Sémillon in white Bordeaux wines? - correct answers Sauvignon Blanc What is the sub-region of Bordeaux famous for sweet wine production? - correct answers Sauternes AOC What is the typical acidity, body and flavours in a mature Hunter Valley Semillon? - correct answers Acidity - high Body - light Flavours - honey and nuts Where is the Furmint variety grown? - correct answers Hungary What is the technique used to make the sweet Tokaji Aszú? - correct answers Noble rot/botrytis What level of sweetness and acidity would you expect in a Tokaji Aszú wine? - correct answers Sweetness - sweet Acidity - high

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What climates are suitable for Chardonnay production? - correct answers Cool, moderate and warm What are the typical flavours of Chardonnay in cool, moderate and warm climates? - correct answers Cool - apple, pear, lemon, wet stones Moderate - lemon, peach, melon Warm - peach, pineapple, banana What are the three process that can add secondary flavours to Chardonnay? - correct answers Oak aging, malolactic conversion, lees contact What is the cool climate region in France that produces high quality Chardonnay? - correct answers Chablis What is the name of the villages of the Côte d'Or famous for producing very good to outstanding quality Chardonnay? - correct answers Meursault AOC Puligny Montrachet AOC What is the expected body, intensity and flavours from a Napa Valley Chardonnay? - correct answers Body - full Intensity - pronounced Flavours - pineapple, mango, banana, vanilla What is the large region associated high-volume Chardonnay production in Australia? - correct answers South Eastern Australia What is the main moderating factor that helps cool vineyards in Adelaide Hills? - correct answers Altitude What are the two regions in New Zealand that produce Chardonnay? - correct answers Marlborough and Hawke's Bay What region of Chile makes Chardonnay in a range of quality levels from inexpensive high- volume brands to outstanding examples? - correct answers Central Valley What grape variety is often blended with Chardonnay in South Africa to make high volume branded wines? - correct answers Chenin Blanc What climates are best suited to Sauvignon Blanc production? - correct answers Cool to moderate What aromas would you expect from a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc? - correct answers Grass, green bell pepper, asparagus, blossom, apple, gooseberry

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What labelling term might indicate that a Sauvignon Blanc has been matured or fermented in oak? - correct answers Barrel aged What are the two regions of the Loire Valley associated with top quality Sauvignon Blanc? - correct answers Sancerre AOC Pouilly-Fumé AOC What are the two AOCs within Bordeaux associated with very good to outstanding quality dry Sauvignon Blanc based wines, often blended with Sémillon and matured in oak and bottle? - correct answers Graves AOC Pessac-Léognan AOC What is the region in New Zealand that produces lots of Sauvignon Blanc? - correct answers Marlborough What are the moderating influences in Constantia and Elgin that make them suitable for Sauvignon Blanc production? - correct answers Constantia - cooling sea breezes Elgin - altitude What climates are best suited to Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris production? - correct answers Cool or moderate What is the typical body and finish for a Veneto IGT Pinot Grigio? - correct answers Body - light Finish - short What is typical acidity, body and flavours for an Alsace Grand Cru AOC Pinot Gris? - correct answers Acidity - medium Body - full Flavours - peach, mango, ginger What does the labelling term 'Vendanges Tardives' mean? - correct answers Late harvest What climates are best suited to Gewurztraminer production? - correct answers Cool or moderate What are the typical aroma characteristics of a Gewurztraminer wine? - correct answers Rose, lychee, peach, apricot Which French region is most famous for Gewurztraminer production? - correct answers Alsace AOC What climate is best suited to Viognier production? - correct answers Moderate

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What is the typical acidity, body and flavour of a Viognier wine? - correct answers Acidity - low to medium Body - medium to full Flavour - blossom, peach, apricot Which French AOC produces the finest examples of Viognier? - correct answers Condrieu AOC Which grape variety is grown in Rías Baixas DO? - correct answers Albariño What winemaking method is sometimes used to add secondary characteristics to an Albariño wine? - correct answers Lees contact What climates are best suited to Merlot production? - correct answers Moderate and warm Which grape variety is Merlot often blended with? - correct answers Cabernet Sauvignon What regions in Bordeaux are often referred to as the 'Left Bank'? - correct answers Médoc and Graves AOC (including Haut-Médoc AOC, Margaux AOC, Pauillac AOC, Pessac-Léognan AOC) What regions in Bordeaux are often referred to as the 'Right Bank'? - correct answers Saint- Émilion and Pomerol What is the difference between Bordeaux AOC and Bordeaux Supérieur AOC? - correct answers Bordeaux Supérieur has lower yields, longer aging and higher minimum alcohol levels What is the dominant grape variety in a Saint-Émilion wine? - correct answers Merlot What are two of the smaller AOCs within the Haut-Médoc AOC with a reputation for top quality wine production? - correct answers Margaux AOC Pauillac AOC What parts of California have a reputation for very good to outstanding Merlot? - correct answers Napa Valley and Sonoma What is the region in Chile with a reputation for high volume Merlot? - correct answers Central Valley What is the region in South Africa that has developed a reputation for complex, age-worthy red wines from classic Bordeaux varieties? - correct answers Stellenbosch What is Merlot often blended with in Margaret River? - correct answers Cabernet Sauvignon What region in New Zealand produces the most Merlot? - correct answers Hawke's Bay What climates are best suited to Cabernet Sauvignon production? - correct answers Moderate and warm

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What would be the typical acidity, tannin and flavour in a Cabernet Sauvignon wine? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - high Flavour - blackcurrant, herbaceous/herbal What winemaking option is often used to soften the tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon based wines? - correct answers Oak maturation How might a Cabernet Sauvignon change after several years maturation in bottle? - correct answers Softer tannins, tertiary flavours develop (dried fruits, earth, forest floor) What is the soil in Bordeaux best suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon? - correct answers Gravel What labelling terms can be used to indicate the best wines from the best Châteaux in Bordeaux? - correct answers Grand Cru Classé/Cru Classé What labelling term can be used in Bordeaux on very good to outstanding wines that are not classified as Grand Cru Classé? - correct answers Cru Bourgeois What sub-regions of Napa Valley are famous for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are full-bodied with pronounced ripe-black fruit flavours and high ripe tannins - correct answers Oakville Rutherford Calistoga What varieties may be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile? - correct answers Merlot and Carmenère What region in Australia has a reputation for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines with a distinct herbal characteristic? - correct answers Coonawarra What climates are best suited to Syrah/Shiraz production? - correct answers Moderate and warm What flavours would you expect from a moderate climate Syrah? - correct answers Fresh black fruit (black cherry, blackberry), herbal and black pepper What flavours would you expect from a warm climate Shiraz? - correct answers Cooked black fruits and liquorice What is the key natural factor that helps Syrah grapes to ripen in vineyards in the Northern Rhône? - correct answers Steep slopes Which grape variety can be co-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie? - correct answers Viognier

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What is the small appellation in the Northern Rhône with a reputation for top quality Syrah wines? - correct answers Hermitage AOC Which warm climate region of Australia produces high quality Shiraz wines from some of the world's oldest vines? - correct answers Barossa Valley What natural factors moderate the temperature of Hunter Valley? - correct answers Cloud cover and sea breezes What is the most important region for Gamay production? - correct answers Beaujolais AOC What are the typical acidity, tannins and flavours expected from a Gamay wine? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannins - low to medium Flavours - red fruit (raspberry, red cherry, red plum) What service temperature is often recommended for Beaujolais wines? - correct answers Lightly chilled What difference would you expect between a Beaujolais AOC wine and a Beaujolais Villages AOC wine? - correct answers Beaujolais Villages wines typically have greater flavour intensity and body What is an example of a Beaujolais cru? - correct answers Fleurie AOC What climate is best suited to Grenache production? - correct answers Warm What are the typical levels of acidity, tannin and flavour expected from a Grenache wine? - correct answers Acidity - low Tannin - low to medium Flavour - red fruits (strawberry, red plum, red cherry), sometimes spice (white pepper, liquorice) What grape variety is often blended with Grenache in the Southern Rhône? - correct answers Syrah What is the Southern Rhone AOC with a reputation for very good to outstanding wines made from Grenache based blends? - correct answers Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC What type of wine is often produced in Navarra DO? - correct answers Dry Rosé wines made from Garnacha Which region in Spain produces the most powerful and full-bodied Garnacha-based wine? - correct answers Priorat DOCa

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What two regions in Australia have a reputation for producing premium single varietal and blended Grenache? - correct answers Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale What acidity, tannin and flavour would you expect from a wine made from Tempranillo? - correct answers Acidity - medium Tannin - medium Flavours - red fruit (strawberry, red cherry), black fruit (blackberry, black plum) What grape variety is sometimes blended with Tempranillo in Rioja DOCa? - correct answers Garnacha What are the four labelling terms used in Spain to reflect the style and quality of the wine from least to most aging? - correct answers Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva What difference would be expected between a Crianza and Joven Rioja DOCa wine? - correct answers Crianza will have secondary oak-derived flavours (vanilla, smoke, cedar) What difference would be expected between a Reserva and Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa wine? - correct answers Gran Reserva wines have the highest minimum aging requirements and will have the most pronounced secondary and tertiary (mushroom, leather, dried fruit) characteristics What is the name of the inland region in Spain famous for very good to outstanding quality wines made from Tempranillo? - correct answers Ribera del Duero DO What is the country most associated with Carmenère production? - correct answers Chile What acidity, tannin and flavour would you expect from a wine made from Carmenère? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - high Not fully ripe flavour - green bell pepper, tomato leaf Fully ripe flavour - blackberry Oak - coffee, chocolate What is the country most associated with Malbec production? - correct answers Argentina What body, tannin and flavour would you expect from a Mendoza Malbec? - correct answers Body - full Tannin - high Flavour - blackberry, black plum

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What is the black grape variety that has been specifically developed for the warm dry climate of South Africa? - correct answers Pinotage What acidity, tannin and flavour would expect from a wine made from Pinotage? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - medium Flavour - strawberry, raspberry, red cherry What is the term used for South African red wines that blend Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other varieties? - correct answers Cape Blends What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Cortese? - correct answers Acidity - high Body - light Flavours - Blossom, apple, pear, lemon What DOCG in Italy produces wines made from Cortese? - correct answers Gavi DOCG What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Garganega? - correct answers Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, peach What two DOCs produces dry wines made from Garganega? - correct answers Soave DOC Soave DOC Classico What method for making a sweet wine is used in Recioto di Soave DOCG? - correct answers Dried grapes - appassimento What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Verdicchio? - correct answers Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, fennel What DOC in Italy produces wines made from Verdicchio? - correct answers Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Fiano? - correct answers Acidity - medium Body - medium to full

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! Flavours - peach, melon, mango What DOCG in Italy produces wines made from Fiano? - correct answers Fiano di Avellino DOCG What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Nebbiolo? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - high Flavours - red cherry, red plum, dried herbs, violet Nebbiolo produces wine than age for many years in bottle. What flavours would you expect in older wines? - correct answers Mushroom, tobacco, leather What are the two DOCGs famous for Nebbiolo production? - correct answers Barolo DOCG Barbaresco DOCG What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Barbera? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - low to medium Flavours - red cherry, red plum, black pepper What is the DOCG famous for Barbera production? - correct answers Barbera d'Asti DOCG What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Corvina? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - low to medium Flavours - red cherry, red plum What are the two DOCs famous for Corvina based blends using fresh grapes? - correct answers Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella DOC Classico Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a dry red wine made from partially dried grapes. What alcohol, tannin and flavour would you expect from this wine? - correct answers Alcohol - high Tannin - high Flavour - red cherries, fig, prune What is the DOCG for sweet red wine made from dried Corvina grapes? - correct answers Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Sangiovese? - correct answers Acidity - high Tannin - high Flavours - red cherry, red plum, dried herbs What are two DOCGs famous for Sangiovese production? - correct answers Chianti DOCG Brunello di Montalcino DOCG What does the labelling term 'classico' indicate on Italian wines? - correct answers Made from grapes at the historic centre of the region. They typically produce grapes that are more concentrated in flavour than those from the broader region What does the labelling term 'riserva' indicate on Italian wines? - correct answers A DOC or DOCG wine that has been aged for a set number of month before release What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Montepulciano? - correct answers Acidity - medium Tannin - high Flavours - black plum, black cherry What is the DOC famous for Montepulciano production? - correct answers Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC In sparkling wine production, what level of acidity and alcohol would typically be required for the base wine? - correct answers Acidity - high Alcohol - low In sparkling wine production, what is added to the base wine to start the second fermentation?

• correct answers Yeast and sugar In sparkling wine production, what vessels are used for the second fermentation? - correct answers Tank or bottle In the traditional method, what happens as a result of yeast autolysis? - correct answers Lees impart flavours of biscuit and bread to the wine In the traditional method, what does the term 'riddling' refer to? - correct answers Moving the deposit of lees to the neck of the bottle In the traditional method, what does the term 'disgorgement' refer to? - correct answers The neck of the bottle is frozen, the crown cap is removed, the yeast is ejected

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! In the traditional method, what does the term 'dosage' refer to? - correct answers Adding a mixture of wine and sugar to the wine What are the three grape varieties typical blended to make Champagne AOC? - correct answers Chardonnay Pinot Noir Meunier What is the labelling term used for sparkling wines that use a base wine made from a blend from several vintages? - correct answers Non-vintage What flavours would you expect from a Vintage Champagne? - correct answers Apple, lemon, biscuit, bread, nuts, honey What is the name for traditional method sparkling wine made in Spain? - correct answers Cava What is the labelling term used in South Africa to indicate a traditional method sparkling wine?

• correct answers Cap Classique What is the main difference in the flavour of traditional method vs tank method sparkling wines? - correct answers Tank method sparkling wines typically have no autolytic character What is the grape variety used for Prosecco DOC? - correct answers Glera What is the grape variety used for Asti DOCG? - correct answers Moscato What sweetness, body and flavour would you expect in an Asti DOCG wine? - correct answers Sweetness - sweet Body - light Flavour - blossom, grape, peach, pear What is a fortified wine? - correct answers A wine that has extra alcohol added to it In Sherry production, what is the name of the grape variety used for dry and sweetened styles?
• correct answers Palomino In Sherry production, what is the name of the system for aging wine in old casks? - correct answers Solera system In Fino Sherry production, what percentage of alcohol is the base wine fortified to? - correct answers 15% In Fino Sherry production, what is the yeast that forms on the surface of the wine and protects it from oxygen? - correct answers Flor

VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS S) / ALL PASSED!! What flavours would you expect in a Fino Sherry? - correct answers Apple, almond, bread dough In Oloroso Sherry production, what percentage of alcohol is the base wine fortified to? - correct answers 17% What flavours would you expect in an Oloroso Sherry? - correct answers Raisins, prunes, walnuts, caramel What flavours would you expect in an Amontillado Sherry? - correct answers Biscuit, bread dough, walnuts, caramel What flavour would you expect in a sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry? - correct answers Fig, prune, raisin At what stage in production is port fortified? - correct answers During fermentation What vessels are Ruby-style ports aged in? - correct answers Large old oak casks or stainless steel tanks What are the three quality levels of Ruby-style ports? - correct answers Ruby Port Reserva Ruby Port Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port What colour and flavours would you expect in Ruby-style ports? - correct answers Colour - Ruby Flavour - Cooked black fruits and black pepper What vessel is Vintage Port aged in? - correct answers Bottle What flavours would you expect in a mature vintage port? - correct answers Dried fruit, leather, forest floor What vessels are Tawny-style ports aged in? - correct answers Smaller, old oak barrels What colour and flavour would you expect in a Tawny-style port? - correct answers Colour - Tawny Flavour - dried fruit, walnut, coffee, caramel