Wine Quiz

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Which of the following are part of Italy's Gavi DOCG?

All of the above

There are eleven municipalities in Italy's Gavi DOCG, all within the province of Alessandria. They include Tassarolo, Pasturana, Bosio, and Capriata d'Orba.

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What percentage of the world's Grenache/Garnacha plantings are in Europe?

93%

One of the most planted wine grape varieties worldwide, the vast majority of Grenache/Garnacha plantings are in Europe, which accounts for 92.8% of the world's Grenache plantings. The highest concentration of these plantings can be found in Spain and France.

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True or False: Portugal's Alentejo accounts for more than 1/3 of the world's cork forests?

True

Portugal's Alentejo is one of the cork producing capitols of the world, accounting for more than one-third of the world's cork forests. Cork in Alentejo is harvested by hand just once every nine years.

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Portugal's Alentejo wine region is about the size of which U.S. state?

Massachusetts

Alentejo is roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts. With 56,500 acres, it has slightly more vineyard plantings than Napa Valley, and about the same amount as Washington State.

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True or False: Portugal's ALentejo is the only part of Portugal where the technique of making wine in clay amphorae is still widely practised?

True

Portugal's Alentejo area has been making wine in clay amphorae since Roman times. The large clay pots are called "talhas de barro" and can reach seven feet in height, hold up to 520 gallons of wine, and weigh a literal ton.

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In what year did Sademan's iconic "The Don" image make its debut?

1928

Sandeman was founded in London in 1790 by George Sandeman, and began branding casks with their warranty stamp in 1805. Sandeman's iconic image of "The Don" (brandishing a Portuguese student's cape and a wide-brimmed hat) first appeared in 1928, created by George Massiot Brown. In 2002, Sandeman became part of the Sogrape company.

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References to Italy's Nas-cetta variety date back to what year?

1877

Giuseppe of the Counts of Rovasenda wrote in an 1877 essay on ampelography that Nas-cetta was "a very delicate grape and exquisite wine." The variety would all but disappear in Italy's Langhe region during the 1990s, and was only saved from extinction by the efforts of local growers. By 2002, Nas-cetta enjoyed a resurgence to the point that it was officially included in the Langhe DOC.

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Which style accounts for 99% of Gavi wine production?

Tranquillo

Tranquillo, or still, accounts for 99% of the production from Italy's Gavi winegrowing region. Like Gavi's Frizzante and Spumante sparkling wines, Tranquillo Gavi must have a minimum alcohol content of 10.5%.

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Garnacha seeds have been found that date back to what year?

153 BCE

While its first written reference dates back to 1513, Garnacha is an ancient grape variety that likely predate written records. Garnacha seeds have been found that were carbon dated all the way back to 153 BCE.

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True or False: New Mexico has over 50 wineries and tasting rooms throughout the state?

True

New Mexico is joining nearby Arizona as a rising star among U.S. wine producers. As of 2023, the state boasts more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, producing over 2 million gallons of wine per year.

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