Test your wine knowledge with quiz questions from our expert.
True or False: the Mesilla Valley AVA is one of the newest AVAs in Texas?
False
The Mesilla Valley AVA is located at the far western tip of the Texas border, northwest of El Paso. With about 225,000 acres of plantable land at elevations up to 4,300 feet, it was established as an AVA in 1985, and overlaps its borders with New Mexico.
What country drinks the most Prosecco outside of Italy?
United Kingdon
The United Kingdom has been entertaining a love affair with Italian Prosecco. In 2019, the UK consumer over 12.7 million bottles of Prosecco, putting it well ahead of other Prosecco-thirsty countries such as Germany (6.7 million), Switzerland (5.1 million), and the USA (2.8 million).
True or False: Zinfandel is the leading grape by tonnage in California's Lodi region?
False
According to the California Department of Agriculture Grape Crush Report, Lodi crushes about 147,000 tons of Zinfandel, coming in at the number two slot just behind the roughly 166,000 tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes crushed in the region.
Which Portuguese grape variety is known for its ability to grow in sandy soils?
Castelão
Castelão is a leading red grape in Portugal, and known among Portuguese winegrowers for its ability to thrive in sandy soils (particularly those in Península de Setúbal), creating wines with good acidity, prominent tannins, and the ability to age in bottle.
True or False: The Burn of Columbia Valley and White Bluffs are two of the oldest Washington State AVAs?
False
Both White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley were made official Washington State AVAs in June of 2021, making them among the very newest official wine producing areas in the state.
Which of the following is NOT a white grape used in Port production?
Fernao Pires/Maria Gomes
Fernao Pires (also known as Maria Gomes) is a widely planted grape throughout Portugal, and a diverse one (being made into dry, sparkling, and dessert wines). It is not, however, a grape used in Port production.
True or False: Piedmont's Grignolino grape variety is most likely a descendant of Nebbiolo?
True
According to genetics research recently presented by Vignale Monferrato winery Hic et Nunc, Piedmont's unique wine grape variety Grignolino is in fact a descendant (based on genetic evidence) of Nebbiolo, the noble grape used to create Barolo and Barbaresco.
According to regulation, what is the minimum second fermentation time for Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut?
60 days
Among several other production regulations, in order to be labeled Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut, second fermentation must occur via the Martinotti/Charmat (a.k.a. Tank) method for a minimum period of 60 days.
How many bottles are produced in Italy's Prosecco DOC each year?
500 million
Italy's Prosecco DOC produces a mind-boggling quantity of wine, weighing in at approximately 500 million bottles every year. It's estimated that the recent expansion to include Prosecco Rosé production could eventually increase that total by an additional 30 million bottles a year.
Which of the following Oregfon AVAs is furthest east in the state?
Snake River Valley
Established in 2007, the Snake River Valley AVA sits along Oregon's central east border. Its just over 1200 acres of wine grape plantings predominantly grow varieties such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay.
