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Finger Lakes

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

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1 Which grape is regarded as the Finger Lakes' signature variety and the wine the region is best known and most celebrated for?

A Tempranillo B Riesling C Nebbiolo D Sangiovese

2 Which type of wine is the Finger Lakes above all known for producing?

A Full-bodied reds B Sparkling rosé C Fortified wine D White wine

3 How is the typical style of Finger Lakes wines best described?

A Light- to medium-bodied with fresh acidity B Very full-bodied with high alcohol C Sweet and heavy with no noticeable acidity D Oxidative with a nutty character

4 Which statement best describes the sweetness range of Finger Lakes Riesling?

A It is made only as a sweet dessert wine B It is always made bone-dry with no exceptions C It is made exclusively in an off-dry style D It is made across a range from dry to sweet

5 Which wine style does the Finger Lakes have a long and well-established tradition of making?

A Orange-macerated wine B Sherry-style flor wine C Straw-dried passito D Sparkling wine

6 The Finger Lakes is a recognised AVA. What does AVA stand for in the United States wine system?

A A classification system for grape quality B A voluntary quality mark for producers C A defined American grape-growing area D A state limit on permitted yields