Test your wine knowledge with quiz questions from our expert.
True or False: Uruguay has vines planted over some of the oldest rock on Earth?
True
The vineyards of Maldonado in Uruguay are planted above some of the oldest rock on earth: the Río de La Plata craton (an ancient part of the Earth's continental crust), which is at least 2.5 billion years old.
True or False: The Ministry of Agriculture has given its official approval to over 80 new UGAs (Additional Geographic Units) in Italy's Alto Adige?
True
In Italy's northern wine region of Alto Adige, the Ministry of Agriculture has in 2024 given its official approval to 86 new UGAs (Additional Geographic Units), which according to WineNews.it have been "identified and documented down to the tiniest details" of their terroir. These include sites such as Graun, Penon, Penon-Hofstatt, Penon-Kofl, Glen, Mazon, Frauenrigl and Brenntal. Wines from the designated sites are to be made with 25% of the quantity of grapes permitted for the larger Alto Adige DOC.
Which of the following Spanish wine regions borders France, just south of Roussillon?
Empordà
The north-eastern Spanish wine region Empordà sits right at the southern border of France, and shares a similar Mediterranean climate with nearby Roussillon. Winemaking in Empordà dates all the way back to at least the 6th Century BC, and today it is primarily known for its Garnacha-based reds.
How many wineries are located iun Australia's Victoria region?
800+
Although it's technically Australia's smallest state, Victoria is one of the country's most diverse wine growing areas. It boasts 21 wine regions, housing over 800 wineries.
True or False: Asolo Prosecco Brut makes up less than 20% of the Prosecco production in Italy's Asolo region?
True
Asolo Prosecco Brut makes up just 18% of total Prosecco production in Italy's Asolo region. The vast majority (74%) goes to Extra Dry bottlings, while the remaining styles (Extra Brut, Dry, and Sui Lieviti) together make up only 8% of production.
Which of the following became the 21st AVA in Washington State in 2024?
Beverly
At just over 2,400 acres, Beverly is one of the smallest appellations in Washington state, and is named for an old railroad town within its boundaries. It achieved AVA status in 2024, and its warm and windy location in central Washington makes it a particularly good location for cultivating red wine varieties.
True or False: Plavac Mali is the dominant red wine grape variety in Croatia?
True
Grown mostly in Middle and South Dalmatia, Plavac Mali is Croatia's undisputed red wine grape variety king. It does particularly well on slopes, and prefers limestone soils, a lot of sunlight, and a dry climate: all of which are abundant in these growing regions of Croatia.
What county has the only South American terroir with a climate that is impacted by the Atlantic Ocean?
Uruguay
Due to its unique geographic position and its small size, Uruguay is the only wine-growing country in South America that sees a noticeable climate impact from the Atlantic Ocean on its vineyard terroirs.
The Chilean communes of San Javier, Pencahue, Talca, Molina, Sagrada Familia, and Cauquenes are primarily known for growing what grape variety?
Carménère
Carménère has proved a versatile and high-quality wine grape variety in Chile, especially in the Maule region (the second largest region for Carménère in Chile). Notable communes include San Javier, Pencahue and Talca by the Maule River; Molina and Sagrada Familia by the Teno River; and Cauquenes in the heart of the Cordillera de la Costa range. All of these areas are located in the Entrecordilleras zone, which enjoys a relatively mild climate.
