The Wine Profile

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Barossa Valley

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

1 Which grape is the Barossa Valley's signature variety, the one the region is best known for?

A Riesling B Pinot Noir C Shiraz D Sauvignon Blanc

2 In broad terms, how does a typical red wine from the Barossa Valley taste and feel?

A Sweet and fortified with a clear nutty character B Light, pale and tart with low alcohol C Sparkling and crisp with a fine bead D Rich and full-bodied with dark fruit and soft tannins

3 Which red grape has a long history in the Barossa Valley and is often grown as old bush vines?

A Grenache B Gamay C Sangiovese D Nebbiolo

4 What is the Barossa Valley especially famous worldwide for when it comes to its vineyards?

A Its vineyards planted on volcanic ground B Its entirely newly planted trial vineyards C Its very old, surviving grapevines D Its vineyards at extremely high altitude

5 Which type of wine accounts for the great majority of the Barossa Valley's plantings and production?

A Red wine B White wine C Sparkling wine D Rosé wine

6 What does it mean that "Barossa Valley" appears on a wine label, in terms of the wine's origin?

A It indicates only the wine's vintage and harvest B It is purely the producer's own brand name C It is an officially protected name of origin D It is a freely chosen marketing word