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