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How to Identify and Classify Grapes
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to initially identify grapes?
A) Berry color
B) Root depth
C) Vine thickness
D) Leaf shape
  • 2. Which grape is commonly known for its 'foxiness'?
A) Vitis riparia
B) Vitis aestivalis
C) Vitis vinifera
D) Vitis labrusca
  • 3. What is the term for the waxy coating on grape berries?
A) Bloom
B) Farina
C) Pruinescence
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) Vein color only
B) Petiole length only
C) Leaf size only
D) Sinus shape
  • 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) Rootstock
B) Muscadine wines and fruit
C) Table grapes only
D) Fine wine production
  • 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) Acidity level
C) Tannin structure
D) Berry size
  • 10. What is the purpose of using rootstock?
A) Changing berry color
B) Improving fruit flavor directly
C) Increasing vine height
D) Resistance to pests and diseases
  • 11. Which grape variety is known for its high acidity and citrus notes?
A) Zinfandel
B) Riesling
C) Syrah
D) Merlot
  • 12. What is the shape of the leaves of Vitis labrusca typically?
A) Long and narrow
B) Highly lobed and glabrous
C) Small and serrated
D) Round and pubescent
  • 13. Which grape variety is often associated with black pepper aromas?
A) Pinot Noir
B) Sangiovese
C) Gamay
D) Syrah/Shiraz
  • 14. What does 'phylloxera' refer to?
A) A nutrient deficiency
B) A fungal disease
C) A viral infection
D) A root-feeding insect
  • 15. Which is a characteristic of grapes grown in cooler climates?
A) Thicker skins
B) Higher acidity
C) Higher sugar content
D) Lower acidity
  • 16. What does 'clone' mean in viticulture?
A) Vine trained in a certain way
B) Hybrid of two species
C) Genetically identical vine
D) Vine with a specific rootstock
  • 17. Which white grape is known for its buttery flavor after malolactic fermentation?
A) Gewürztraminer
B) Sauvignon Blanc
C) Chardonnay
D) Pinot Grigio
  • 18. What is the name for the stalk that connects the grape berry to the bunch?
A) Rachis
B) Pedicel
C) Shoot
D) Petiole
  • 19. Which red grape is often described as having cherry and earthy notes?
A) Pinot Noir
B) Petite Sirah
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Malbec
  • 20. What does the term 'tannins' refer to in wine?
A) Phenolic compounds affecting structure
B) Alcohol percentage
C) Acidity levels
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 unique flavor characteristics.
B) Its large berry size.
C) Its resistance to phylloxera.
D) Its use in making high-quality table wines.
  • 23. What is the main purpose of pruning grape vines?
A) To increase sugar concentration
B) To control yield and vine shape
C) To change the color of grapes
D) To prevent diseases
  • 24. Which of these is a characteristic of a mature grape vine trunk?
A) Always perfectly straight.
B) Thin, green, and flexible.
C) Covered in thorns.
D) Thick, woody and gnarled.
  • 25. What does the term 'Brix' measure?
A) Acidity in grapes
B) pH level in grapes
C) Sugar content in grapes
D) Tannin concentration in grapes
  • 26. Which grape is commonly used in the production of Sauternes?
A) Grenache
B) Albarino
C) Chenin Blanc
D) Semillon
  • 27. What feature helps identify the difference between bunch types?
A) Tightness of the grapes
B) Color 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) The vineyard owner's name
B) Vintage
C) Geographical origin
D) Grape varietal
  • 29. What does 'Malolactic Fermentation' do?
A) Converts sugar to alcohol
B) Removes color from wine
C) Converts malic acid to lactic acid
D) Adds tannins to wine
  • 30. Which of these grapes is best known for its intense floral aroma?
A) Gewürztraminer
B) Sauvignon Blanc
C) Vermentino
D) Viognier
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