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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.

Author
Dandiophile

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,824

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1390

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The South African grape Pinotage is a cross between what two other red grapes? Hint

Cinsault and Pinot Noir

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir and Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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Question 2 of 10

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

Sangiovese

Cabernet Sauvignon

Nebbiolo

Shiraz

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Question 3 of 10

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

Gewurztraminer

Riesling

Chardonnay

Pinot Blanc

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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

Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Muscadet

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot

Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay

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Question 5 of 10

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

Petit Verdot

Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmenere

Malbec

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Question 6 of 10

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

Hint

Aligot�

Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Gris

Chasselas

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Question 7 of 10

7. This aromatic white grape, whose original home is in the Northern Rh�ne, is often blended into the red wines made from the C�te-Rotie. Hint

Pinot Blanc

Viognier

Riesling

Malvasia

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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

Semillon

Marsanne

Sauvignon Blanc

Chenin Blanc

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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

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Petit Verdot

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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

Fiano

Muscadet

Gruner Veltliner

Furmint

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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: Aligot�

Aligot� is rarely seen as a single variety outside of the Burgundy region.

7. This aromatic white grape, whose original home is in the Northern Rh�ne, is often blended into the red wines made from the C�te-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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