Wine Wednesday Quick Quiz Answers
Here are the correct answers for the Quick Quiz:

QUESTION 1 ANSWER
We’ve previously asked, ‘what grape variety is used to make Prosecco?’. However, in what Macroregion of Italy is Prosecco (the village) located?
- North-East
- North-West
- South
- Centre
Prosecco is a village near the city of Trieste, Italy. It is best known for giving the name to the wine Prosecco. It lies 249 metres above sea level.

QUESTION 2 ANSWER
What is Fumé Blanc?
- Refers to Sauvignon Blanc made in the United States (often California), and has likely gone through some oak ageing
- A type of sparkling wine that is known for its high sugar content and fruity taste.
- A grape variety commonly grown in the Rhône Valley in France that produces red wines with a smoky flavour
- A method of aging wine in barrels made from oak trees that have been struck by lightning, giving the wine a distinct smoky aroma
The origins of Fumé Blanc wine can be traced back to Sauvignon Blanc. This wine has had a strong presence in areas that lack cooler climates. One of these places includes California –– an essential winemaking location.
Sauvignon Blanc was dismissed by many American wine drinkers during the 1960s. Some of the popular complaints at the time said the wine was too sweet, highly acidic, had a “cut grass taste,” was poorly made, and had an unbalanced finish. Soon Sauvignon Blanc was avoided by many drinkers in the United States.
This changed when a winemaker named Robert Mondavi decided to try something new. Instead of aging the Sauvignon Blanc in stainless steel tanks, Mr. Mondavi placed the wine in oak barrels. This gave it a distinct smoky flavor.
Due to the dislike towards Sauvignon Blanc wines at the time, Mondavi thought it would be a bad idea to label his product under that name. Not only would people be less inclined to buy from his winery, but Mondavi’s creation would have gone to waste, as well.
So he called his wine: Fumé Blanc. Fumé means ‘smoked’, while Blanc means ‘white’ in French. Thanks to this marketing decision, the Robert Mondavi Winery was able to popularise Fumé Blanc among winemakers and drinkers.

QUESTION 3 ANSWER
What are the two main white grape varieties used to make White Bordeaux?
- Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
- Chardonnay and Riesling
- Muscadet and Chenin Blanc
- Gewurztraminer and Vouvray
The two major grape varieties used to make White Bordeaux are Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Bordeaux is where Sauvignon Blanc originated and it’s very old. In fact, it’s older than Cabernet Sauvignon.

QUESTION 4 ANSWER
What does the term Chaptalization mean?
- It’s the process of adding grape concentrate to fermenting grape Must to increase alcohol levels in the wine
- It’s the process of storing wine in a chapel before bottling it
- It’s the term used to describe the art of adding spices to wine for flavour
- It’s the practice of making wine by blending grapes with champagne
Chaptalization is the process of adding sugar to unfermented grape must in order to increase the alcohol content after fermentation. The technique is named after its developer, the French chemist Jean-Antoine-Claude Chaptal.[1] This process is not intended to make the wine sweeter, but rather to provide more sugar for the yeast to ferment into alcohol.
Chaptalization has generated controversy and discontent in the French wine industry due to advantages that the process is perceived to give producers in poor-climate areas. In response to violent demonstrations by protesters in 1907, the French government began regulating the amount of sugar that can be added to wine.
The legality of chaptalization varies by country, region, and even wine type. In general, it is legal in regions that produce grapes with low sugar content, such as the northern regions of France, Germany, and the United States. Chaptalization is, however, prohibited in Argentina, Australia, California, Italy, Portugal, Spain and South Africa. Germany prohibits the practice for making Prädikatswein.

QUESTION 5 ANSWER
Is Chaptalization allowed in South Africa?
- No
- Yes
Since the clash in the Languedoc, chaptalization has become highly controlled and monitored in the winemaking industry. Regulations vary by region, country, forms of sugar added, and wine type.
Ordinarily, in areas producing grapes with low sugar content, chaptalization is permitted. Winemakers use the process in certain regions in France, the United States, Canada, Chile, and Germany (although it is prohibited for making Prädikatswein).
Chaptalization is disallowed in Argentina, Australia, Austria, California, Italy, and South Africa.
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Rank | Name | Total | 2 Aug | 9 Aug | 16 Aug | 23 Aug | 30 Aug |
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1 | Chris H | 14 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
2 | Mario | 14 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
3 | Navin | 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
4 | Pieta | 13 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
5 | Karen | 12 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
6 | Ashleigh | 11 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
7 | Jean | 11 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
8 | Sue | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
9 | Hanspeter | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
10 | Linda | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
11 | Melissa | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
12 | Michelle | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Charmaine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
14 | Trevor | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
15 | Barrie | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
16 | Lanser | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Bruno | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Charles | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Kudzai | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Gaale | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Lizelle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
22 | Shane | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Eugene | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Lucas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
25 | Petrus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
26 | Urbanus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
27 | Andrew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Bongani Ndlovu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 | Dillon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
30 | Gary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31 | Jackie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32 | Johan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
33 | Johannes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
34 | Njabulo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
35 | Odette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
36 | Paula | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
37 | Phindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
38 | Pranav | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
39 | Roxy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
40 | Shelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
41 | Sinisa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
42 | Tertius | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
43 | Tobie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
44 | Wikus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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