WorksheetsFirst semester quizz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. What is 'oenology'?
The study of spirits
The study of grape growing
The study of wine and winemaking
The art of food and wine service
Terroir’ refers only to the soil in which vines grow.
True
False
What is the name of the pest that devastated European vineyards in the 19th century and forced the adoption of resistant rootstocks from America?
(a)
Place these vine life stages in order:
Fruit Set, Veraison, Flowering, Harvest, Bud Break
Bud break, Flowering, Fruit set, Veraison, Harvest
Flowering, Veraison, Harvest, Bud Break, Fruit Set
Flowering, Veraison, Harvest, Fruit set, Bud Break
Match the soil type "Sandy" to its typical effect on wine:
Bold flavor, vivid color
High acidity, minerality
Lighter, aromatic wines
Which fermentation process converts grape sugar into alcohol?
Alcoholic fermentation
Malolactic fermentation
Oxidation
Blending
Name one difference between red and white wine production.
which vessel(s) could be used for aging wine:
Oak barrel
Stainless steel tank
Amphora
All of the above
Which of these is a key grape for Bordeaux reds?
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Old World wines are mostly labeled by grape variety."
True
False
List the four key attributes in the WSET systematic wine assessment.
Color, Smell, Texture, Sugar
Acidity, Tannins, Sparkle, Alcohol level
Appearance, Nose, Palate, Conclusion
Primary aromas, Secondary aromas, Tertiary aromas, Finish
Which food and wine pairing(s) is right?
Oysters with Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Blue Cheese with Ruby Port
Tomato Pasta with Chianti / Sangiovese
To pair with a spicy noodle dish, the best wine would be:
High-alcohol, tannic red
Low-alcohol, off-dry white
Strong, oaked Chardonnay
Vintage Port
Bitterness in both food and wine will tend to amplify each other.
True
False
Barolo and Barbaresco, two famous wines from Piedmont, are made from which cépage?
Sangiovese
Pinot Noir
Barbera
Nebbiolo
Which grape variety is especially important in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé and known for its aromatic, high-acid white wines?
Chardonnay
Gros Manseng
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
Which type of wine glass is best suited for serving full-bodied red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz, and why?
A deep, narrow flute to preserve aroma
A wide bowl to allow aromas to concentrate and tannins to soften
A vertical, small white wine glass to maintain freshness
A short, thick tumbler for durability
Which of the following wine region and grape combinations is most likely to produce a red wine with high tannins, deep color, and strong potential for aging, and why?
Beaujolais (France) – Gamay
Barossa Valley (Australia) – Shiraz
Rioja (Spain) – Tempranillo
Chianti Classico (Italy) – Sangiovese
What is the primary purpose of malolactic fermentation in winemaking?
To convert sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide during primary fermentation.
To convert malic acid into lactic acid, softening the wine’s acidity and adding creamy notes
To increase the tannin concentration in red wines by extended skin contact.
To add carbonation to sparkling wines by producing CO2 inside the bottle.
