Wine Quiz Quiz: White Wines Around the World Aug 23, 2024 1 of 12 RIGHT! WRONG! Which of these white grapes (which likely originates in France’s Burgundy region) grows widely across the globe, in regions like California’s Carneros, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Australia’s Adelaide Hills? Chardonnay Jacquère Savagnin Gamay Albariño (aka Alvarinho) wines are crisp, minerally whites with high levels of acidity, and closely associated both with Spain and this other Southern European country: Malta Greece Croatia Portugal Which of these distinctive notes is frequently associated with Rieslings made in Germany? Marjoram Petrol Oak Gooseberry Fans of French wines likely know that Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are the primary grapes used to make dry and sweet white wines in this region: Alsace Bordeaux Chablis Normandy Unlike red wines, white wines are made without extended contact between the grape skins and the juice, so they generally have comparatively lower levels of this polyphenol known for its potential health properties: Resveratrol Tartaric acid Sulfur dioxide Brett Aligoté, a grape associated with the Bouzeron appellation in Burgundy (where leading vintner Aubert de Villaine has a domaine), generally produces white wines with low levels of acidity. True or False? True False Aromatic with pronounced floral notes, Torrontés wines are closely associated with which of these South American countries? Uruguay Argentina Colombia Toronto While it originates in France, which of these grapes has become one of the primary varieties used to make white wines throughout South Africa? Colombard Vermentino Chenin Blanc Both A and C are correct Whether it’s made in Australia, France or California, you would most likely expect a Viognier to display a quality or texture that could be described as: Oily or creamy Crisp or steely Firm or gripping Tart or mouth-puckering If you’re taking a tour of Northern Italy and traveling from Piedmont to Veneto, you may find which of these white wines in those regions, respectively: Arneis in Piedmont, Colli Orientali del Friuli in Veneto Colli di Luni in Piedmont, Amarone in Veneto Gavi in Piedmont, Soave in Veneto Inzolia in Piedmont, Merano in Veneto Made in France, Germany, Italy, Washington, California, New York and farther afield, Gewürztraminer white wines would most likely be described as: Medium-bodied with low levels of acidity and floral and lychee notes Light-bodied with searingly high levels of acidity and brioche notes Full-bodied with earth, forest floor and tobacco notes None of these are correct descriptions of Gewürztraminer wines In Austria’s Wachau region, white wines are made from grapes like Riesling and Grüner Veltliner (among others) and designated at three classifications based on grape ripeness. The highest classification, for wines at a minimum of 12.5 percent alcohol, is: Federspiel Steinfeder Smaragd Trockenbeerenauslese Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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