The Wine Profile

Bronze

Stellenbosch

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which red grape is Stellenbosch's leading and most renowned variety, both in plantings and international reputation?

A Pinot Noir from Burgundy B Nebbiolo from Piedmont C Tempranillo from Spain D Cabernet Sauvignon

2 Which red grape, South Africa's signature variety, is most closely associated with Stellenbosch?

A Pinotage from South Africa B Carmenère from central Chile C Tannat from south-west France D Touriga Nacional from Douro

3 Which style of red blend is Stellenbosch internationally most renowned for producing?

A Sweet fortified blends in classic Port style B Light blends based purely on Pinot Noir C Rhône-style blends of Syrah and Grenache D Bordeaux blends of Cabernet and Merlot

4 Which trio of white grapes are the district's principal varieties, producing the most white wine?

A Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Riesling B Albariño, Verdejo and Spanish Godello C Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Viognier D Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

5 Which abbreviation appears on South African wine labels to indicate geographical origin?

A AOP (French origin designation) B WO (Wine of Origin, South Africa) C DOC (Italian origin designation) D DO (Spanish origin designation)

6 Which wine category clearly dominates Stellenbosch's production and defines the district's character?

A Sweet ice wines from late-harvest grapes B Sparkling wines in Cap Classique style C Fortified dessert wines in Port style D Still wines, both red and white