Mlcc Basic Product Knowledge - Wine Quiz
This quiz is to test your knowledge about wine.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Cork and other stoppers are necessary to avoid harmful contact with:
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Sugar
- C.
Tannin
- D.
Acid
Correct Answer
A. OxygenExplanation
Acids provide freshness, protection from spoilage and balance.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A cross between two different vine species is called a:
- A.
Blend
- B.
Hybrid
- C.
Graft
Correct Answer
B. HybridExplanation
A hybrid is a cross between two vine species. Blanco Noir is an example.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Basically speaking, wine is ____________ ________________ ______________.
Correct Answer
fermented grape juiceExplanation
Wine is made by fermenting grape juice, which means that the sugars in the grape juice are converted into alcohol by yeast. This fermentation process gives wine its alcoholic content and unique flavors. Therefore, wine can be described as "fermented grape juice."Rate this question:
- 4.
Which is not a white grape variety:
- A.
Chardonnay
- B.
Zinfandel
- C.
Reisling
- D.
Muscadet
Correct Answer
B. ZinfandelExplanation
Zinfandel is a black grape that produces a variety of wines including white Zinfandel, which is a generic term for blush wines.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is not a black/red grape variety:
- A.
Gamay
- B.
Malbec
- C.
Semillon
- D.
Syrah
Correct Answer
C. SemillonExplanation
Semillon is a white grape, often blended with Sauvignon Blanc, such as white Bordeaux.Rate this question:
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- 6.
All grapes are harvested when fully ripe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Some wines like Muscadet or Vinho Verde stress high acidity so their grapes are picked prior to full maturity.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Young red wines are usually ________ in color:
- A.
Brown
- B.
Amber
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
Correct Answer
D. PurpleExplanation
Young red wines are usually purple in color because they are made from grapes with thick skins that contain high levels of anthocyanin pigments. These pigments give the wine its red color, but when the wine is young, these pigments have not had enough time to fully develop and stabilize. As a result, the red color appears more vibrant and purple in young red wines. As the wine ages, the color may darken and become more red or even develop hints of brown or amber.Rate this question:
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- 8.
White wines darken in color with age.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
White wines that turn dark yellow or brown are usually too old.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Malbec is a:
- A.
Wine region
- B.
White grape
- C.
Winery
- D.
Red grape
Correct Answer
D. Red grapeExplanation
It is grown extensively in Argentina.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The change in quality wines in Canada was shaped by:
- A.
The VQA
- B.
The granting of licenses to Boutique wineries
- C.
The understanding that Vitis Vinifera could thrive in certain micro-climates
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The change in quality wines in Canada was shaped by the VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance), which established standards and regulations for Canadian wines. The granting of licenses to Boutique wineries also played a role as it allowed for the production of unique and small-batch wines. Additionally, the understanding that Vitis Vinifera, a type of grapevine, could thrive in certain micro-climates contributed to the improvement of wine quality in Canada. Therefore, all of these factors together influenced the change in quality wines in Canada.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Champagne is:
- A.
A delimited geographical area of France
- B.
The best known sparkling wine
- C.
Generally made from white and red grapes
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Champagne is a delimited geographical area of France, specifically known for its production of sparkling wine. It is also the best known sparkling wine globally. Champagne is made from both white and red grapes, allowing for a variety of flavors and styles. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as it encompasses all the given statements.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Fortified wines are:
- A.
Always red
- B.
Strengthened with the addition of alcohol
- C.
Between 10-12% alcohol
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Strengthened with the addition of alcoholExplanation
Ports and sherries are commonly used to strengthen.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Cream sherries are sweetened by real cream.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Cream sherries are sweetened by the addition of some form of sweet wine.Rate this question:
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- 14.
True Port comes from:
- A.
Spain
- B.
France
- C.
Canada
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
True Port comes from Portugal, shipped through the port of Oporto.Rate this question:
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