SOMM Wine Regions and Geography 2

Question 1

Chablis, producing unoaked Chardonnay, is the northernmost subregion of which French wine region?

Accepted Answer

Burgundy

Answer

Chablis is the northernmost appellation of Burgundy, known for lean, mineral-driven Chardonnay wines aged without oak.

Question 2

Which New Zealand wine region is internationally acclaimed for its Sauvignon Blanc?

Accepted Answer

Marlborough

Answer

Marlborough, at the northern tip of the South Island, produces the world's benchmark style of zesty, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 3

The Douro Valley in Portugal is the production zone for which famous fortified wine?

Accepted Answer

Port

Answer

Port wine is produced in the Douro Valley, where the harvested grapes are fortified with grape spirit to halt fermentation.

Question 4

Napa Valley is located north of which major Californian city?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco

Answer

Napa Valley lies approximately 30 miles north of San Francisco, making it easily accessible from the Bay Area.

Question 5

Rioja wine region in Spain is divided into three sub-zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and which third zone?

Accepted Answer

Rioja Oriental

Answer

Rioja is divided into Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental (formerly called Rioja Baja), each with distinct climatic influences.

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