Q.1
Which one of the following statements is true?
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The southern Rhône accounts for approximately 50% of the total production in the Rhône wine region
The southern Rhône accounts for approximately 25% of the total production in the Rhône wine region
The southern Rhône accounts for approximately 75% of the total production in the Rhône wine region
The southern Rhône accounts for approximately 95% of the total production in the Rhône wine region
Q.2
What is the correct Rhône classification hierarchy, beginning with the highest quality?
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Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages with village name, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cru
Cru, Côtes du Rhône Villages with village name, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône
Cru, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône Villages with village name, Côtes du Rhône
Cru, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône Villages with village name
Q.3
What is the name of the north winds that gain speed in southern Rhône and cause severe damage in the vineyards?
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Mistral
Benguela
Humboldt
Gulf
Q.4
Which are the two grape varieties that are used to blend with Grenache for the red wines in southern Rhône?
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Cinsault and Pinot Noir
Syrah and Mourvèdre
Marsanne and Roussanne
Q.5
Which one of the following pairs of grape varieties are used to produce white wines in southern Rhône?
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Grenache Blanc and Marselan
Viognier and Cinsault
Clairette and Marsanne
Clairette and Grenache Gris
Q.6
Which one of the following groups of wines come from the southern Rhône?
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Beaumes de Venise, Cairanne and Cornas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel and Saint-Maurice
Vinsobres, Lirac and Château-Grillet
Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Hermitage
Q.7
Which one of the following statements of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC is FALSE?
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It is the birthplace of the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée status
It is the largest cru in the Rhône valley
The galets that cover the soil in this area can absorb the heat from the sun and help the grapes to ripen
The only permitted red grape variety in this region is Grenache
Q.8
The best red wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are
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light-bodied with high alcohol and black fruit, gamey flavour
full-bodied with high tannin, high acidity and black fruit flavour
full-bodied with high alcohol balanced by concentrated spiced red fruit flavours
light-bodied with soft tannin and juicy red fruit flavour
Q.9
Which one of the following pairs of crus is famous for the production of rosé wines?
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Pauillac and Pomerol
Sauterns and Barsac
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage
Tavel and Lirac
Q.10
The two crus in the southern Rhône that have separate AOCs for their Vins Doux Naturels are
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Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau
Vougeot and Volnay
Saumur and Savennières
Monbazillac and Saussignac