The Wine Profile

1 What is the most distinctive winemaking characteristic of Riesling compared to most other white grapes?

A It is almost always fermented and aged without oak, preserving pure varietal expression B It is typically aged in new French oak barrels for at least 12 months, building rich toasty character C It is generally blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon to broaden the variety's aromatic profile D It commonly undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften its acidity into a creamier, rounder texture

2 What range of sweetness styles can Riesling be made in?

A Only sweet dessert wines B Only bone-dry wines C Only medium-sweet wines D From bone-dry to intensely sweet

3 How would you best describe the body of a typical Riesling wine?

A Light to medium, with a fresh and elegant feel on the palate B Always full and rich, regardless of origin or style C Full and powerful, similar to a classic white Burgundy D Very thin and almost watery, with little structure at all

4 What is true about well-made Riesling wines compared to most other white wines?

A They should be drunk within a year to preserve their fresh taste B They last a long time thanks to high alcohol, not acidity C They can age and improve for decades, both dry and sweet styles D They age well, but only when matured in oak barrels

5 Why is Riesling considered one of the best white grape varieties for producing sweet wines?

A Its naturally high acidity provides essential balance to residual sweetness B It has the lowest acidity of any white grape C It cannot produce sweet wines at all D Sugar must be added artificially to make sweet Riesling

6 How does the color of a Riesling change as the wine ages?

A It starts pink and shifts toward orange over the years B It starts deep gold and fades toward nearly clear over the years C It stays consistently pale yellow regardless of age D It starts pale yellow and deepens toward gold over the years