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