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