Introductory Sommelier Exam – Bordeaux Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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Introductory Sommelier Exam – Bordeaux Practice
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
What is the climate of Bordeaux? - Answer️️ -Maritime
What major bodies of water influence Bordeaux? - Answer️️ -
Atlantic Ocean
Gironde Estuary (Dordogne River and Garonne River meet)
What are the gra...
what does spring time frost cause? - Answer✔️✔️-1) coulure 2)
millerandage
coulure - Answer✔️✔️-failure of grapes to develop after flowering
=decreases yield
millerandage - Answer✔️✔️-grape bunch contains berries that differ
substantially in size & maturity
= decreases yield
What is Bordeaux mixture? - Answer✔️✔️-fungicide that prevents
springtime frost
a mix of copper sulfate + lime + water
What are the common vinification practices in Bordeaux? -
Answer✔️✔️-New French oak barriques (2yr for red, 16mo for white)
State-of-the-art technology and equipment
The two most important grapes in Bordeaux are ______ and _______.
- Answer✔️✔️-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
True or false: merlot adds structure (tannin) - Answer✔️✔️-False. It's
fleshy, mouthfilling, and supple
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