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Pinot Noir

Origins & Viticulture · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which French region is considered the spiritual home of Pinot Noir?

A Bordeaux B Rhône Valley C Burgundy D Loire Valley

2 What colour wine does Pinot Noir primarily produce?

A White B Orange C Deep purple D Light to medium red

3 Which type of climate does Pinot Noir generally prefer?

A Cool to moderate B Very hot and dry C Tropical D Desert

4 Pinot Noir is known for having what kind of grape skin?

A Very thick and tough B Thin and delicate C Waxy and water-resistant D Unusually dark-pigmented

5 Besides Burgundy, which New World country has become famous for high-quality Pinot Noir?

A Argentina B South Africa C Brazil D New Zealand

6 Is Pinot Noir generally considered easy or difficult to grow?

A Difficult — it is very sensitive to growing conditions B Easy — it adapts to almost any climate C Moderate — no harder than most varieties D Very easy — it is naturally disease-resistant