CMSA PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
Name the primary river that flows through Austria's most important wine regions
The Danube River
Name one of Austria's most important wine regions along the river
Kamptal
Piedmont grape
Nebbiolo
Tuscany grape
Sangiovese
Campania grape (italy)
Aglianico
How many states produce wine
50
What grape variety is known to many growers as the heartbreak/diva grape
Pinot Noir
Name 5 allowable red grape varieties in Bordeaux
,1) Cabernet Sauvignon
2) Merlot
3) Cabernet Franc
4) Malbec
5) Petit Verdot
What is the first thing we smell for when nosing a wine in any tasting situation
Whether it is clean or faulty
Where is Franciacorta located? what is the style of wine produced?
Lombardy Italy
Chardonnay and traditional sparkling method
True of False: Sauvignon Blanc is likely to see stainless steel fermentation in Marlborough New Zealand
than in Graves Bordeaux France
True
Which vinification technique causes chardonnay to develop toasty characteristics
Oak Fermentation
Which Alsatian white wine can smell of "Lychee nut" and "Orange oil" with fruity aromas and
generally has lower acidity and higher alcohol
Gewurztraminer
what is the single most important aspect to consider when serving champagne
Don't point the cork at the table or at anyone
, What is the main grape of Vouvray AOC (Loire Valley)
Chenin Blanc
Name the 5 first growths of Medoc
Chateau lafite-Rothschild, chateau latour, chateau mouton-rothschild, chateau margaux, chateau haut-
brion
On what island is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located
Island of Sicily
Name on fortified wine from 2 different countries
Port - Portugal & USA
The Beaujolais region is known for what
Red wine based on Gamay
Beaujolais Nouveau is what
A very fruity low tannin wine based in Gamay
What are the ingredients in moscow mule
1) vodka 2) ginger beer 3) lime 4) Mint 5) Ice
What is the KWV and what country did it originate
Wine and Spirit producer; South Africa
Name 4 AVAs from Sonoma
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
Name the primary river that flows through Austria's most important wine regions
The Danube River
Name one of Austria's most important wine regions along the river
Kamptal
Piedmont grape
Nebbiolo
Tuscany grape
Sangiovese
Campania grape (italy)
Aglianico
How many states produce wine
50
What grape variety is known to many growers as the heartbreak/diva grape
Pinot Noir
Name 5 allowable red grape varieties in Bordeaux
,1) Cabernet Sauvignon
2) Merlot
3) Cabernet Franc
4) Malbec
5) Petit Verdot
What is the first thing we smell for when nosing a wine in any tasting situation
Whether it is clean or faulty
Where is Franciacorta located? what is the style of wine produced?
Lombardy Italy
Chardonnay and traditional sparkling method
True of False: Sauvignon Blanc is likely to see stainless steel fermentation in Marlborough New Zealand
than in Graves Bordeaux France
True
Which vinification technique causes chardonnay to develop toasty characteristics
Oak Fermentation
Which Alsatian white wine can smell of "Lychee nut" and "Orange oil" with fruity aromas and
generally has lower acidity and higher alcohol
Gewurztraminer
what is the single most important aspect to consider when serving champagne
Don't point the cork at the table or at anyone
, What is the main grape of Vouvray AOC (Loire Valley)
Chenin Blanc
Name the 5 first growths of Medoc
Chateau lafite-Rothschild, chateau latour, chateau mouton-rothschild, chateau margaux, chateau haut-
brion
On what island is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG located
Island of Sicily
Name on fortified wine from 2 different countries
Port - Portugal & USA
The Beaujolais region is known for what
Red wine based on Gamay
Beaujolais Nouveau is what
A very fruity low tannin wine based in Gamay
What are the ingredients in moscow mule
1) vodka 2) ginger beer 3) lime 4) Mint 5) Ice
What is the KWV and what country did it originate
Wine and Spirit producer; South Africa
Name 4 AVAs from Sonoma
