VEN Final Review UPDATED Actual Questions and CORRECT Answers
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VEN Final Review UPDATED Actual
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What information is implied by a Controlled Appellation of Origin? - CORRECT ANSWER-
-also PDO (AOC in France)
-what kind of grapes, where the grapes came from, how the grapes were grown, and how the
wine was made
-may include ge...
VEN Final Review UPDATED Actual
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What information is implied by a Controlled Appellation of Origin? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔-also PDO (AOC in France)
-what kind of grapes, where the grapes came from, how the grapes were grown, and how the
wine was made
-may include geographic location if wine was regulation
-doesn't guarantee quality
What is an Appellation of Origin that isn't controlled? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-
geographic name given to a wine that indicates where the grapes were grown
-can be regulated by law
-establish trade practice
What are "country" and "table" wines in the European Union? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-
table wines = lowest quality
-country wines = middle quality
-both are not regulated as a PDO/appellation wines (highest quality)
-France table wine = IGP
-Italy table wine = IGT, Vino di Tavola
Premier Cru designations require what things on their label? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Village name AND vineyard name
Grand Cru designations require what things on their label? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔vineyard only
What is meant by Premier Grands Crus Classes in Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-
highest quality/first category
-chateaux can be called this
-only 5 in Bordeaux
, What are the characteristics of Beaujolais wines? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-light, fruity
wine that doesn't age well
-released on Thanksgiving
-made by carbonic maceration
Compare and contrast the Italian and French AOC systems: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-
French = AOC, Italian = DOC/DOCG
-Italy draws lines around regions making typical wines, France draws lines around regions
making good wines
-both have IGT/IGP designations for table wines
-French is hierarchical and Italy is not
What grapes are used to make Barolo and Barbaresco wines? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔100% Nebbiolo, aged
What grapes are used to make Traditional Chianti? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔75-90%
Sangiovese, 5-10% white grapes, and up to 10% other red.
What does Lambrusco mean? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔an Italian variety of grape (6
varieties), can also be wine name if made from Lambrusco grapes
What are the major wine grapes grown in Spain? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tempranillo,
Palomino, Garnacha (Grenache), {Parellada, Macabeo, Xarello} for Cava
What classification names based on aging are used for Spanish red wines? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva
Crianza - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔24mo age with 6+ in cask
Reserva - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔36mo age with 12+ in cask
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