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From Aglianico to Zweigelt: there are thousands of wine grape varieties, but currently only 33 of them cover 50% of the global vineyard surface! That seems to be slowly changing, because consumers increasingly enjoy discovering new things. Winegrowers are bringing back more variety, sometimes even reviving long-lost grapes.
So how well do you know your grape varieties and wine styles? Test your knowledge in this fun quiz. No matter your score, you’ll be rewarded with a tip on how to keep exploring the fascinating world of wine.
1. A certain grape reigns supreme in Tuscany, and its name means “blood of Jove”. This is, of course…
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2. Tempranillo (pronounced temp-rah-nee-oh) is a red grape grown all over Spain. What region is most famous for it?
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3. New Zealand’s main grape variety is also planted in France, Chile and many other countries, with aromas depending on where it grows – from herbaceous and bone-dry to tropical and exuberant. We’re talking about…
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4. This red grape is known in the United States as “Zinfandel”, but goes by “Crljenak Kaštelanski” and “Tribidrag” in its birthplace of Croatia. What’s it known as in southern Italy?
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5. If you squeeze a red grape, you get clear-coloured juice, with the exception of a few grape varieties that have red juice, such as Colorino and Alicante Bouschet. What are these types of varieties called?
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6. When someone refers to a wine as a classic Bordeaux blend, it would primarily consist of which trio of grapes?
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7. The name of this northern Italian, thin-skinned red grape is derived from the Italian word for “fog”. While some say it refers to the natural bloom covering the grape berries, others argue it’s named after the hills of Piedmont that are often covered in fog. It is…
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8. This finicky, thin-skinned red grape variety is made into the most sought-after wines in the world. In Germany, it’s called Spätburgunder, but what is it known as in France?
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9. In Australia, Syrah is better known as Shiraz. In its hot climate, what is the typical flavour profile of a wine made with this grape?
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10. Glera is used for Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. The Italian grape variety was known until 2009 as…
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11. South Africa has its own signature grape, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. It produces a rustic, earthy, full-bodied red that’s perfect for braai, South-African barbecue. We’re referring to…
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12. This aromatic white grape variety can be easily singled out because of its characteristic aromas and flavours of lychee, rose and grapefruit. It’s…
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13. This popular white grape variety typically develops aromas of butter, vanilla and even popcorn or caramel when oak-aged, but is increasingly popular in unoaked renditions. It is…
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14. In Chile, this grape was long mistaken for Merlot, but it was, in fact, another grape variety with French origins. It was…
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15. What is the German name for a sweet wine made with grapes that are picked and pressed while frozen?
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16. This grape wasn’t very popular in its native France, but became an absolute hit in Argentina, where it produces full-bodied, fruit-forward red wines with a hint of gamey aromas. This is…
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17. This white grape variety was almost extinct in the 1960s, except for just a few hectares in the Northern Rhône. With a distinct oily, rich texture and aromas and flavours of apricot, peach and honeysuckle, it’s increasingly popular all over the world. We’re talking about…
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18. What are the three Champagne grapes?
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19. Port wine is a popular fortified wine made in…
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20. Most fungi aren’t welcome in a vineyard, except this one. Under certain climatic circumstances, this “Noble Rot” attacks the grapes, intensifying the sweetness of the grapes and adding certain flavours – which results in wonderful, concentrated sweet wines. What’s the name of this fungus?
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