The Wine Profile

1 Which red grape has made Hokkaido internationally known as a serious wine region?

A Cabernet Sauvignon B Tempranillo C Muscat Bailey A D Pinot Noir

2 Which style of European grapes is Hokkaido best known for among Japan's wine regions?

A German and Austrian cool-climate varieties B Iberian grapes like Tempranillo and Albariño C Italian grapes like Sangiovese and Nebbiolo D Southern French Rhône grapes like Syrah and Grenache

3 Which white grape is usually considered a signature variety in Hokkaido?

A Chenin Blanc from Anjou B Kerner of German descent C Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire D Riesling of Mosel descent

4 How does Hokkaido's grape mix differ most clearly from Yamanashi's?

A Hokkaido is, like Yamanashi, largely dominated by the Koshu grape B Hokkaido grows almost exclusively cold-hardy hybrid grapes like Yamasachi C Hokkaido is European vinifera-led rather than Koshu-dominated D Hokkaido focuses primarily on sweet botrytis-based dessert wines

5 Which wine style dominates Hokkaido's production?

A Sweet sparkling wines from high residual sugar B Fortified wines in the classic sherry style C Sweet dessert wines from botrytis-affected grapes D Dry still table wines, both red and white

6 Which two wine styles are especially favoured by Hokkaido's cool climate alongside still reds?

A Bag-in-box wines and blended tank wines from several grapes B Fortified sherry-style wines and pale rosés C Sweet liqueur wines and sun-dried passito straw wines D Sparkling wines and aromatic white wines