Facts & Figures
How much wine ins in 1 bottle?
A. 750 Milliliters/25oz
B. 450 Milliliters/15 oz
C. 600 Milliliters/20 oz
A. 750 milliliters /25 ounces
What are the 3 major types of wine?
red
white
rose
Which of these white wines is usually a little sweet?
A. Pinot Grigio
B. Sauvignon Blanc
C. Riesling
C. Riesling
T/F Oenology: the study of wine.
True
How many bottles are in a case of wine?
A. 12
B. 6
C. 8
A. 12
What is the name for a wine that does not carry a single varietal designation?
A. Mix
B. Blend
C. Combo
B. Blend
Which of these red wines is usually (most commonly) a little spicy or peppery?
A. Shiraz
B. Merlot
C. Pinot Noir
A. Shiraz
Also known as Syrah, is a popular red wine. Shiraz is typically bold and full-bodied, with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice
T/F Red wine is made from red grapes and white wine is made from white grapes
False; red wine gets its color because the grape skins are left to ferment with the juice. With white wine, the skins are removed before fermentation
How many grapes does it take to make an average bottle of wine?
A. 50-300
B. 300-600
C. 600-800
C. 600-800
What is the world's most popular varietal?
A. Chardonnay
B. Merlot
C. Zinfandale
A. Chardonnay
Which type of wine is a dry wine similar to Chardonnay but not as complex, with aromas and flavors of white melon and citrus, usually made with little or no oak?
A. Pinot Gris
B. Pinot Blanc
C. Riesling
B. Pinot Blanc
T/F Most wines are vegan/vegetarian
Many wines aren’t vegan or vegetarian. A fining agent like egg or fish bladder is used to soften astringency from tannins and remove sediment.
What is the biggest kind of wine bottle called?
A. Buccinator
B. Negantizzor
C. Nebuchadnazzer
C. Nebuchadnezzar =20 regular bottles in 1 huge bottle
Sangiovese is the type of grape used to make...
A. White table wine
B. Chianti style wine
C. Rose wine
B. Chianti style wine
Chianti wine (“kee-on-tee”) is a red blend from Tuscany, Italy, made primarily with Sangiovese grapes. Common tasting notes include red fruits, dried herbs, balsamic vinegar, smoke, and game
T/F When pairing a dessert with a sweet wine, the dessert should be sweeter than the wine to enhance the latter’s flavor.
False. The best dessert and dessert wine marriages are usually based on pairing a not-too-sweet dessert with a sweeter wine. Desserts that are sweeter than the wine they accompany can make the wine taste blank and dull.
The word 'alcohol' derives from the Arabic language
True.
Which South American wine countries are known for their good-value red wine?
A. Chile & Argentina
B. Peru & Colombia
C. Aruba & Brazil
A. Chile & Argentina
What is the most widely planted grape in the world?
A. Cabernet Sauvignon
B. Pinot Noir
C. Sangiovese
A. Cabernet Sauvignon, with more than 700,000 acres worldwide
What are the four tasting elements to look for when sampling wine
acidity
sweetness
tannins
alcohol content
T/F 50 percent of your wine is water.
False. Water is the major component of grape juice and wine, where it makes up approximately 85% of its volume