VEN 003 – FINAL Exam questions and
answers already graded A+| Updated &
Verified | 2024
The major wine producing region of Oregon, the Willamette Valley, is particularly well known for which
varietal? - ✔✔Pinot Noir
Which Midwestern US state, known for its "Rhineland" settled by Germans in the Mid-19th Century,
was the second-highest wine producing state in the US before Prohibition? - ✔✔Missouri
Which of the following is important grape for making red wines in California, originally from Croatia
(named Crljenak Kastelanski there) and introduced in California by the 1850s? - ✔✔Zinfandel
In addition to the end of commercial production of alcoholic beverages in the US, which of the following
occurred during the Prohibition era? - ✔✔Sharp increase in the number of home winemakers
In Europe, a Controlled Appellation Designation (AOC, PDO, DO, etc.) provides information about which
of the following? - ✔✔- The grape varieties used in making the wine
- Where the grapes were grown
- How the wine was made
, Beaujolais nouveau wines are light, fruity wines that are made - ✔✔To be released in the year they are
harvested
In Spain, the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva refer to which red wine criteria? - ✔✔The length
of time the wine was aged
In the Italian Appellation System, how do DOCG wines (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e
Garantita) differ from DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wines? - ✔✔DOCG are wines
of distinction that must pass a blind taste test; DOC wines do not undergo a taste test
Chianti is a blended red wine made in the ________ region of Italy - ✔✔Tuscany
Which of the following refers to a famous Spanish red wine, usually blend of Tempranillo and
Garnacha? - ✔✔Rioja
The "Judgment of Paris" in viticulture refers to - ✔✔A wine tasting competition in the 1970s, won
by California winemakers
The "French Paradox" as discussed in class refers to the observation that - ✔✔The French consume
as much dietary fat as Americans, but have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease
The Traditional System of winemaking in France collapsed in the mid-19th century. This radical
change can be attributed, in part, to: - ✔✔Introduction of Phylloxera in France, killing grapevines
Sparkling wines made in Germany are called: - ✔✔Sekt
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examsplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.79. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.