Q.1
Which one of the following statements describes the climate in Southern France?
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Mediterranean climate with long sunshine hours, hot summer, cold winter and high rainfall during growning season
Mediterranean climate with long sunshine hours, warm summer, mild winter and low rainfall during growning season
Maritime climate with high annual difference between the hottest and coldest months, low rainfall mostly falling in the winter
Maritime climate with low annual difference between the hottest and coldest months, high rainfall everly spread throughout the year
Q.2
What are the most widely planted black grape varieties in Southern France?
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cinsault
Syrah, Carignan and Merlot
Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Grenache, Syrah and Carignan
Q.3
What are the most widely planted local grape varieties for dry and sweet white wines in Southern France?
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Grenache Blanc and Muscat
Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier and Sémillon
Chardonnay and Muscat
Q.4
Which one of the following region and sub-region pairs is FALSE?
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Languedoc and Pic Saint-Loup
Roussillon and Bandol
Minervois and La Livinière
Corbières and Boutenac
Q.5
Which one of the following region is famous for rosé wines?
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Côtes de Provence
Côte-Rôtie
Côte de Beaune
Coteaux du Layon
Q.6
What are the four noble grape varieties in Alsace?
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Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztramine and Sylvaner
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir
Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Sylvaner
Q.7
Which one of the following terms is the name of Alsace sparkling wine?
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Tokay d'Alsace
Flûte d'Alsace
Crémant d'Alsace
Vins d'Alsace
Q.8
Which one of the following statment about Alsace Grand Cru AOC is FALSE?
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Most of the Grand Cru AOC wines in Alsace must be made from a single noble grape varitey.
There are 51 Grand Crus in Alsace
Only Alsace Grand Cru AOC wines can apply to use the terms of Vendange Tardive(VT) and Sélection de Grains Nobles(SGN)
Alsace Grand Cru AOC wines must state the name of the vineyard and the vintage
Q.9
Generally speaking, if a grape variety is featured on the label of an Alsace wine, what percentage of the grape used to make the wine must be from the named variety?
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no less than 75%
no less than 85%
no less than 50%
100%
Q.10
Which one of the following grape and tasting note pairs is FALSE?
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Riesling: high acidity, showing petrol-like aromas after aging
Pinot Gris: fresh and almond flavour
Sylvaner: rich flavour, normally used for sweet wines
Gewurztraminer: perfume aromas with spicy flavour