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Quiz about Wine Regions of the World
Quiz about Wine Regions of the World

Wine Regions of the World Trivia Quiz


I call this my Geography of Wine quiz. There are 10 questions about different wine producing regions in the world. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by rwillia1. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rwillia1
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,498
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2563
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 124 (10/10), Guest 88 (8/10), Guest 1 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Pacific NW state, in the United States, has a cooler climate, like the Burgundy region in France. The Willamette and Yamhill valleys are known for growing the Pinot grape, and making Pinot Noir wines. Name the state? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Australian state is the leader of that country's production of wine? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these South American countries are known for their wine production? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What two European nations have been regularly ranked #1 and #2 in worldwide wine production? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This nation's Mosel and Rhine river valleys are well known for the Riesling wine, a dry to semi-sweet white wine. What country would this be? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which state far and away leads the United States in wine production at 90% of the total? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which country leads the continent of Africa in wine production? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the western European nation known primarily for production of the Port wine, a sweet fortified dessert wine? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. British Columbia and Ontario are this country's two largest provinces of wine production. What is the name of the country? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What rapidly industrializing east Asian nation leads that region in wine production? Hint



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1. This Pacific NW state, in the United States, has a cooler climate, like the Burgundy region in France. The Willamette and Yamhill valleys are known for growing the Pinot grape, and making Pinot Noir wines. Name the state?

Answer: Oregon

Oregon is the 4th largest wine producing state in the United States, behind California, Washington, and New York. The Pinot Noir is the most prominent variety. Oregon also produces a very good Pinot Gris which is much less talked about. Chardonnay and Rieslings are also commonly seen throughout the Pacific NW.
2. Which Australian state is the leader of that country's production of wine?

Answer: South Australia

South Australia accounts for more than 50% of the total national wine production. There are a variety of climate zones allowing for the development of many wine varieties, but the one stands out as an Australian favorite is the Shiraz, which is a dark spicy red wine. Again with the varying climate in this region, most grape varietals are being developed here.
3. Which of these South American countries are known for their wine production?

Answer: Chile and Argentina

Chile and Argentina boast of wine production in South America. In Chile, wineries are in the valleys and foothills on the West slope of the Andes mountains. Argentina, now ranked 5th in the world, is know for the production of Malbec.
4. What two European nations have been regularly ranked #1 and #2 in worldwide wine production?

Answer: France and Italy

France and Italy have traditionally been the top 2 wine producers in the world. Wine production in Europe started as far back as the pre-classical era and became more widespread in Western Europe during the medieval times, as wine was, and still is, traditionally used in church services. Most wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, and several others became highly produced in France and Italy, and many of the varietals spread throughout Europe.
5. This nation's Mosel and Rhine river valleys are well known for the Riesling wine, a dry to semi-sweet white wine. What country would this be?

Answer: Germany

With a cooler climate than France and Italy, Germany's wine industry is heavily focused on the Riesling grape which accounts for nearly 60% of German wine production. Muller-Thurgau, as well as other varieties are still grown. Wine production may have been introduced by the Romans in the classical era and then perfected during the Middle Ages.
6. Which state far and away leads the United States in wine production at 90% of the total?

Answer: California

California far and away leads the USA in wine production and exports. With a strong Mediterranean climate it supports most grape varieties. The Napa Valley along with Sonoma County and locations up and down the north and central coasts give California many grapes to grow, including Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, and Zinfandel just to start with.
7. Which country leads the continent of Africa in wine production?

Answer: South Africa

South Africa leads Africa in wine production and is ranked about 10th in the world. South Africa has a fairly balanced wine industry which is led by the Chenin Blanc variety. Cabernet Sauvignon, Colombard, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc round out the top 5.

The Pintotage grape, which is unique to South Africa, also contributes to the South African wine industry as 6.2% of the total production.
8. What is the western European nation known primarily for production of the Port wine, a sweet fortified dessert wine?

Answer: Portugal

Portugal's primary wine production comes from the Port wine. The grapes are grown in the Douro region, and are fortified with Brandy. This leaves the wine very sweet, and good for dessert. Portugal is also known for several other varieties of red and white grapes, but the Port is the most exported.
9. British Columbia and Ontario are this country's two largest provinces of wine production. What is the name of the country?

Answer: Canada

British Columbia is a natural extension of the California, Oregon, Washington wine regions, while Ontario extends out from New York state. Ontario harvests the Concord/Niagara grapes that are grown in New York state. Both regions are experimenting with planting several of the cooler climate grapes such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinots, among others. Canada's colder climate has also made Canada a major producer of Ice Wine, from the harvesting of frozen grapes.

These tend to make sweeter dessert wines.
10. What rapidly industrializing east Asian nation leads that region in wine production?

Answer: China

China has rapidly been gaining in the production of wine since the 1980s, and is currently ranked approximately 7th in the world. China has several production regions taking advantage of the large country's varied climate. China is experimenting with several grape varieties including the Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay among others.
Source: Author rwillia1

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