SOMM Wine Regions and Geography 3

Question 1

Which sub-appellation of Bordeaux's Left Bank produces wines predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and is home to Châteaux Latour and Léoville-Las Cases?

Accepted Answer

Saint-Julien

Answer

Saint-Julien is a Left Bank Médoc appellation known for elegant, structured Cabernet Sauvignon blends including several classified châteaux.

Question 2

The Kamptal and Wachau are wine regions found in which European country?

Accepted Answer

Austria

Answer

Both Kamptal and Wachau are prestigious Austrian wine regions along the Danube, known especially for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

Question 3

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in which French wine region?

Accepted Answer

Southern Rhône

Answer

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, known for Grenache-based blends.

Question 4

Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine-producing region, is located near which city?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town

Answer

Constantia is on the Cape Peninsula just south of Cape Town, one of the world's oldest New World wine regions dating to the 1680s.

Question 5

Tokaj, famous for its sweet Aszú wines, is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Hungary

Answer

Tokaj is a UNESCO World Heritage wine region in northeastern Hungary, producing the legendary Aszú wines from botrytis-affected Furmint grapes.

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SOMM Wine Regions and Geography 3