Q.1
How many crus are there in northern Rhône?
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16
8
8
18
Q.2
Which one of the following statements of the climate in northern Rhône is true?
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Temperatures in the northern part of the region are noticeably higher than the south
Misty mornings and sunny afternoons in autumn is ideal for botrytis
The cold north winds improve air circulation and inhibit fungal diseases
Mild winters with sufficient rainfall help to store water in the soil
Q.3
The only black grape variety permitted in the northern Rhône is:
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Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Syrah
Q.4
The typical flavours of Viognier are
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1. Low acidity
2. Low alcohol
3. Exotic apricot, spice and floral armas
4. Rich mouthfeel
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
Q.5
Which one of the following statements about Côte-Rôtie is true?
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Up to 30% Viognier can be added to the red wines made from Syrah
The best Côte-Rôtie wines are light in colour and body, and better consumed young
This appellation produces both red and white wines
It is the only cru in northern Rhône that co-fermentate Viognier with Syrah
Q.6
The single property cru in northern Rhône is:
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Château-Grillet AOC
Condrieu AOC
Château Margaux AOC
Gigondas AOC
Q.7
Which one of the following statements of Saint-Joseph AOC is FALSE?
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The light-bodied wines in this appellation normally have raspberry and pepper flavours
This cru is on the eastern bank of the river Rhône
Carbonic maceration is used here to make large volume, light-bodied wines
10% of Saint-Joseph wines are white wines made from Marsanne and Roussanne
Q.8
White Hermitage wines are:
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Light-bodied and better to drink young
Full-bodied and better to drink young
Light-bodied and good for aging
Full-bodied and good for aging
Q.9
Which one of the following statements of Crozes-Hermitage AOC is FALSE?
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The Syrah wines in this appellation can be topped up with up to 15% Marsanne and Roussanne
This is the largest cru in the northern Rhône
The best Crozes-Hermitage wines are from the flat plain in the southern part of the area
The quality, style and price of the wines depend on the location of the vineyards
Q.10
Wines from Cornas AOC are:
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Deeply coloured, full-bodied, and made from 100% Syrah only
Medium in colour and body, and made from Syrah and up to 20% Viognier
Medium in colour and body, and made from Syrah and up to 15% Marsanne and Roussanne
Deeply coloured, full-bodied, and made from Syrah and up to 10% Grenache