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Quiz about Glorious Grapes
Quiz about Glorious Grapes

Glorious Grapes! Trivia Quiz


Most people enjoy a nice glass of wine, but do you know your grapes? Which varietal makes up which wine? Drink up!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dandiophile. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dandiophile
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,824
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1405
Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (5/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 64 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The South African grape Pinotage is a cross between what two other red grapes? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which is the main grape used in the creation of wines in the Chianti region of Italy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Made in styles ranging from lusciously sweet to bone dry, this grape is considered Germany's most prestigious. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sparkling wine can be made with many different grape varieites, but Champagne, from France, can only be made with these three varieties. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This grape, once mistaken for Merlot, is now Chile's most prominent variety. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Often used to make the classic aperitif Kir, this is Burgundy`s second white grape.


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Question 7 of 10
7. This aromatic white grape, whose original home is in the Northern Rhône, is often blended into the red wines made from the Côte-Rotie. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Known as steen in South Africa, this grape is thought to make its best wines in France's Loire Valley, including Vouvray. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This grape's name means little (or young) blackbird in French. It is also the leading grape in terms of production in the Bordeaux region of France. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Although made into dry wines as well, this is the major grape used in the production of Hungary's lavishly sweet Tokay Aszu wines. It is also widely planted in Austria. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The South African grape Pinotage is a cross between what two other red grapes?

Answer: Cinsault and Pinot Noir

The grape was created in 1925 and is rarely grown outside of South Africa.
2. Which is the main grape used in the creation of wines in the Chianti region of Italy?

Answer: Sangiovese

Although wines are made from other grapes in Tuscany, all Chianti wines are required by law to contain a certain percentage of the sangiovese grape based on the region in which they are made.
3. Made in styles ranging from lusciously sweet to bone dry, this grape is considered Germany's most prestigious.

Answer: Riesling

Sweet and dry versions of considerable quality are grown all over the world, but Germany's Rieslings often garner the highest acclaim and prices.
4. Sparkling wine can be made with many different grape varieites, but Champagne, from France, can only be made with these three varieties.

Answer: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay

To be legally labelled Champagne, at least one of these grapes must be used.
5. This grape, once mistaken for Merlot, is now Chile's most prominent variety.

Answer: Carmenere

An ancient Bordeaux varietal, Carmenere has thrived in Chile's climate.
6. Often used to make the classic aperitif Kir, this is Burgundy`s second white grape.

Answer: Aligoté

Aligoté is rarely seen as a single variety outside of the Burgundy region.
7. This aromatic white grape, whose original home is in the Northern Rhône, is often blended into the red wines made from the Côte-Rotie.

Answer: Viognier

Viognier makes for round, full wines, often having an exotic honeyed flavor with a lanolin texture, including the highly prized wines of Condrieu.
8. Known as steen in South Africa, this grape is thought to make its best wines in France's Loire Valley, including Vouvray.

Answer: Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc can make wines (like Vouvray) that range from dry to quite sweet and can age for decades in the bottle.
9. This grape's name means little (or young) blackbird in French. It is also the leading grape in terms of production in the Bordeaux region of France.

Answer: Merlot

Merlot grapes are often compared to, and even mistaken for, Cabernet Sauvignon, the second most common grape produced in Bordeaux.
10. Although made into dry wines as well, this is the major grape used in the production of Hungary's lavishly sweet Tokay Aszu wines. It is also widely planted in Austria.

Answer: Furmint

This highly acidic grape is balanced by the sweetness produced by noble rot in Hungary's most famous wines of Tokay/Tokaji.
Source: Author Dandiophile

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