Q.1
The vintage on the wine label means
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The year the grapes were harvested
The year the wine started to age in oak barrels
The year the wine was released on the market
The year the wine was bottled
Q.2
Which one of the following statement about AOC on French wine label is FALSE?
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AOC on the wine label indicates the wine is made from certain grape varieties permitted by the appellation laws
AOC wines must use winemaking methods permitted by the appellation laws
The appellation laws for a specific AOC define the planting densities in the vineyard
AOC is the traditional French term of Protected Geographical Indication（PGI） in the EU law
Q.3
Top quality German white wines include a Prädikat on the wine label to indicate the sugar level in the must. Which of the following shows the Prädikat levels in ascending order?
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Trockenbeerenauslese, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Eiswein, Spätlese, Kabinett
Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett
Kabinett, Spätlese, Eiswein, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese
Q.4
The word 'Passito' on the label of an Italian wine means
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The wine was made from a grape variety called 'Passito'
The wine was made from dried grape
The wine was aged in oak barrels for three years before bottling
The wine was made from grapes affected by noble rot
Q.5
西班牙白葡萄酒酒标上的“”表示这款酒在上市前至少经过了多长时间的陈年？How long did a Spainish white wine with 'Gran Reserva' on its label age before releasing on the market?
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24 months
36 months
60 months
48 months
Q.6
An Australian wine has 'Chardonnay' on its label. Which of the following statement is true?
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The wine was made from at least 85% Chardonnay grape
The wine has the flavour of cherry and strawberry
The wine must be made from 100% Chardonnay
The wine must have been aged in oak barrels
Q.7
According to Chilean law, if a grape variety is labelled on the bottle, how many percent of that grape variety must be used to make the wine?
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75%
50%
85%
100%
Q.8
Which of the following statement about Champagne is TRUE?
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'Blanc de Noirs' Champagne can only be made from Pinot Noir and Meunier
To make a Vintage Champagne, 85% of the grapes must come from the stated vintage
Any sparkling wine made from the grape varieties permitted in Champagne can use the word 'Champagne' on its label
Only vintage Champagne needs to be aged in oak
Q.9
Cognac brandies use VS, VSOP and XO to indicate the aging time of the youngest spirit in the blend. Whick of the following shows the aging time in ascending order?
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VS, VSOP, XO
VS, XO, VSOP
XO, VSOP, VS
VSOP, VS, XO
Q.10
Which of the following has different meaning from the others?
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Trocken
Demi-sec
Abboccato
Semiseco