How to Identify and Classify Grapes
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify grapes?
A) Berry color
B) Leaf shape
C) Root depth
D) Vine thickness
  • 2. Which grape is commonly known for its 'foxiness'?
A) Vitis riparia
B) Vitis vinifera
C) Vitis aestivalis
D) Vitis labrusca
  • 3. What is the term for the waxy coating on grape berries?
A) Farina
B) Lenticels
C) Pruinescence
D) Bloom
  • 4. Which species is responsible for the majority of wine grapes worldwide?
A) Vitis riparia
B) Vitis vinifera
C) Vitis labrusca
D) Vitis rotundifolia
  • 5. What is a key indicator when examining grape leaves for identification?
A) Petiole length only
B) Leaf size only
C) Sinus shape
D) Vein color only
  • 6. Which of these is a red grape variety?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Chardonnay
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Riesling
  • 7. What is the primary use of Vitis rotundifolia?
A) Table grapes only
B) Muscadine wines and fruit
C) Rootstock
D) Fine wine production
  • 8. What does 'terroir' refer to?
A) Grape pruning techniques
B) Environmental factors affecting grapes
C) Grape vine root structure
D) Grape fermentation process
  • 9. Which characteristic is NOT typically used to classify grapes?
A) Acidity level
B) Tannin structure
C) Berry size
D) Grape variety name length
  • 10. What is the purpose of using rootstock?
A) Improving fruit flavor directly
B) Resistance to pests and diseases
C) Changing berry color
D) Increasing vine height
  • 11. Which grape variety is known for its high acidity and citrus notes?
A) Riesling
B) Syrah
C) Merlot
D) Zinfandel
  • 12. What is the shape of the leaves of Vitis labrusca typically?
A) Round and pubescent
B) Long and narrow
C) Small and serrated
D) Highly lobed and glabrous
  • 13. Which grape variety is often associated with black pepper aromas?
A) Sangiovese
B) Pinot Noir
C) Gamay
D) Syrah/Shiraz
  • 14. What does 'phylloxera' refer to?
A) A nutrient deficiency
B) A viral infection
C) A root-feeding insect
D) A fungal disease
  • 15. Which is a characteristic of grapes grown in cooler climates?
A) Lower acidity
B) Higher acidity
C) Higher sugar content
D) Thicker skins
  • 16. What does 'clone' mean in viticulture?
A) Hybrid of two species
B) Vine with a specific rootstock
C) Vine trained in a certain way
D) Genetically identical vine
  • 17. Which white grape is known for its buttery flavor after malolactic fermentation?
A) Sauvignon Blanc
B) Gewürztraminer
C) Pinot Grigio
D) Chardonnay
  • 18. What is the name for the stalk that connects the grape berry to the bunch?
A) Pedicel
B) Petiole
C) Rachis
D) Shoot
  • 19. Which red grape is often described as having cherry and earthy notes?
A) Petite Sirah
B) Cabernet Sauvignon
C) Pinot Noir
D) Malbec
  • 20. What does the term 'tannins' refer to in wine?
A) Alcohol percentage
B) Sugar content
C) Acidity levels
D) Phenolic compounds affecting structure
  • 21. Which grape is often used in sparkling wines?
A) Viognier
B) Pinot Meunier
C) Marsanne
D) Roussanne
  • 22. What is the Vitis riparia species known for?
A) Its unique flavor characteristics.
B) Its resistance to phylloxera.
C) Its use in making high-quality table wines.
D) Its large berry size.
  • 23. What is the main purpose of pruning grape vines?
A) To prevent diseases
B) To control yield and vine shape
C) To increase sugar concentration
D) To change the color of grapes
  • 24. Which of these is a characteristic of a mature grape vine trunk?
A) Thick, woody and gnarled.
B) Thin, green, and flexible.
C) Always perfectly straight.
D) Covered in thorns.
  • 25. What does the term 'Brix' measure?
A) pH level in grapes
B) Tannin concentration in grapes
C) Sugar content in grapes
D) Acidity in grapes
  • 26. Which grape is commonly used in the production of Sauternes?
A) Albarino
B) Grenache
C) Chenin Blanc
D) Semillon
  • 27. What feature helps identify the difference between bunch types?
A) Shape of the stem
B) Size of the pedicel
C) Tightness of the grapes
D) Color of the grapes
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a major consideration for grape classification?
A) Grape varietal
B) The vineyard owner's name
C) Geographical origin
D) Vintage
  • 29. What does 'Malolactic Fermentation' do?
A) Converts malic acid to lactic acid
B) Adds tannins to wine
C) Converts sugar to alcohol
D) Removes color from wine
  • 30. Which of these grapes is best known for its intense floral aroma?
A) Gewürztraminer
B) Vermentino
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Viognier
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