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Origins & Viticulture · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
Where is Syrah believed to have originated?
A
The Rioja region in northern Spain
B
The northern Rhône Valley in France
C
The Barossa Valley in South Australia
D
The Stellenbosch region in South Africa
2
What is Syrah called in Australia?
A
Mourvèdre
B
Petite Sirah
C
Grenache
D
Shiraz
3
Which famous northern Rhône appellation produces single-varietal Syrah wines from steep granite hillsides?
A
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
B
Beaujolais
C
Côte-Rôtie
D
Chablis
4
What type of climate does Syrah generally thrive in?
A
Very cold, arctic conditions
B
Tropical, humid environments
C
Only in desert climates
D
Warm to hot climates with plenty of sunshine
5
What type of wine does the grape variety Syrah produce?
A
Red wine, with deep color and bold flavor
B
Sparkling wine, with fine bubbles
C
Rosé wine, light and floral
D
White wine, crisp and aromatic
6
What is one key viticultural characteristic of the Syrah vine?
A
It has thin, fragile skins and produces pale, low-tannin red wines
B
It produces thick-skinned, small berries with high tannin and color potential
C
It thrives on flat terrain with deep clay soils and shallow rooting
D
It produces large, juicy berries with high water and low tannin content
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