SOMM Grape Varieties and Viticulture 2

Question 1

Which grape variety is the primary component of red Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie wines in the Northern Rhône?

Accepted Answer

Syrah

Answer

Grenache

Answer

Mourvèdre

Answer

Carignan

Question 2

Albariño (also known as Alvarinho in Portugal) is the signature white grape of which Spanish region?

Accepted Answer

Galicia (Rías Baixas)

Answer

Rioja

Answer

Rueda

Answer

Penedès

Question 3

What is the process called when a grapevine's roots penetrate deep into subsoil to access water and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Deep vine rootedness

Answer

Canopy management

Answer

Green harvesting

Answer

Terroir expression

Question 4

Grüner Veltliner is the flagship white grape of which wine-producing country?

Accepted Answer

Austria

Answer

Germany

Answer

Switzerland

Answer

Hungary

Question 5

Which viticultural term describes the practice of removing grape clusters before harvest to concentrate flavor in the remaining fruit?

Accepted Answer

Green harvesting (vendange verte)

Answer

Carbonic maceration

Answer

Saignée

Answer

Délestage

Question 6

Sangiovese is the primary grape in which classic Italian red wine?

Accepted Answer

Chianti Classico

Answer

Barolo

Answer

Amarone

Answer

Brunello di Montalcino