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
Maritime climate with high annual difference between the hottest and coldest months, low rainfall mostly falling in the winter
Mediterranean climate with long sunshine hours, warm summer, mild winter and low rainfall during growning season
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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Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Syrah, Carignan and Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cinsault
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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Chardonnay and Muscat
Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc
Grenache Blanc and Muscat
Viognier and Sémillon
Q.4
Which one of the following region and sub-region pairs is FALSE?
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Corbières and Boutenac
Minervois and La Livinière
Languedoc and Pic Saint-Loup
Roussillon and Bandol
Q.5
Which one of the following region is famous for rosé wines?
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Côte-Rôtie
Côte de Beaune
Côtes de Provence
Coteaux du Layon
Q.6
What are the four noble grape varieties in Alsace?
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Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir
Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztramine and Sylvaner
Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Sylvaner
Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
Q.7
Which one of the following terms is the name of Alsace sparkling wine?
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Tokay d'Alsace
Vins d'Alsace
Flûte d'Alsace
Crémant d'Alsace
Q.8
Which one of the following statment about Alsace Grand Cru AOC is FALSE?
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Only Alsace Grand Cru AOC wines can apply to use the terms of Vendange Tardive(VT) and Sélection de Grains Nobles(SGN)
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
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 85%
no less than 50%
no less than 75%
100%
Q.10
Which one of the following grape and tasting note pairs is FALSE?
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Gewurztraminer: perfume aromas with spicy flavour
Pinot Gris: fresh and almond flavour
Riesling: high acidity, showing petrol-like aromas after aging
Sylvaner: rich flavour, normally used for sweet wines