Find Out If You're A True Wine Connoisseur or an Oenophile With Our Quiz All About Vino

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For centuries, wine has been the preferred alcoholic beverage in cultures across the world. 

These days, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar business. From Chablis to Chardonnay, winemaking is a complicated and interesting aspect of contemporary cuisine as well as an integral component of many regions' history. 

But how much do you really know about wine? Now is the time to put your knowledge to the test and prove that you're the wine connoisseur your friends think you are!


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Wine Trivia Quiz Questions

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Question 1

In 2019, which of the following U.S. states consumed the most wine by volume, at 155.6 million gallons?

  • A
    Florida
  • B
    Texas
  • C
    California
  • D
    Illinois

Question 2

What kind of wood is commonly used in winemaking to alter the color, taste, and texture of wine?

  • A
    Pine
  • B
    Mahogany
  • C
    Birch
  • D
    Oak

Question 3

What is the term used to describe the wine expert who works at a fine restaurant and specializes in all areas of wine service?

  • A
    Sacrosant
  • B
    Sommelier
  • C
    Saboteur
  • D
    Sabot

Question 4

What is the varietal of wine made in central Tuscany, often regarded as a simple table wine?

  • A
    Pinot Grigio
  • B
    Barolo
  • C
    Chianti
  • D
    Orvieto

Question 5

Which of these terms refers to wine that originated in a Persian city, as well as a wine made in Australia and South Africa?

  • A
    Monastrell
  • B
    Pinotage
  • C
    Cabernet Sauvignon
  • D
    Shiraz

Question 6

Depicted as older and bearded, who is the God of wine in ancient Greek religion and mythology?

  • A
    Tyche
  • B
    Dionysus
  • C
    Janus
  • D
    Hermes

Question 7

Who is the official patron saint of winemakers, commemorated on January 22 every year?

  • A
    Saint Jude
  • B
    Saint Christopher
  • C
    Saint Vincent
  • D
    Saint Joseph

Question 8

Brits seem to have a special term for everything! How do the British refer to a red wine produced in Bordeaux, France?

  • A
    Bordo
  • B
    Sauternes
  • C
    Cremant
  • D
    Claret

Question 9

"In vino veritas" is a famous Latin phrase used by wine connoisseurs all over the world. What does it mean?

  • A
    "In wine there is life"
  • B
    "Wine is loved by gods"
  • C
    "In wine there is truth"
  • D
    "In wine there is heaven"

Question 10

Which of the following European countries holds the distinction of being the largest producer of wine in the world?

  • A
    Italy
  • B
    France
  • C
    Germany
  • D
    Spain

Question 11

Which varietal of wine is the French region of Provence most renowned for?

  • A
    Red wine
  • B
    Rose wine
  • C
    Orange wine
  • D
    White wine

Question 12

Which storied French wine region is most associated with pinot noir, the red wine grape?

  • A
    Corsica
  • B
    Bordeaux
  • C
    Burgundy
  • D
    Lyonnais

Question 13

Incorporating sealant from pine resin, what's the name of the Greek white wine that has been produced for at least 2,000 years?

  • A
    Garnacha
  • B
    Eiswein
  • C
    Retsina
  • D
    Riesling

Question 14

What is the name of the container with a pointed bottom and distinctive shape that was used to transport wine in Ancient Greece?

  • A
    Kantonos
  • B
    Pithos
  • C
    Dressel
  • D
    Amphora

Question 15

What is the formal name of the largest wine grape variety used to produce most European wines?

  • A
    Vitis Mustangensis
  • B
    Vitis Aestivalis
  • C
    Vitis Labrusca
  • D
    Vitis Vinifera

Question 16

What is the name of New Zealand's oldest and second-largest wine area, located on the North Island's east coast?

  • A
    Marlborough
  • B
    Central Otago
  • C
    Hawke's Bay
  • D
    Auckland

Question 17

Named after the King of Salem, how many liters does a Melchizedek wine bottle hold?

  • A
    28
  • B
    20
  • C
    35
  • D
    30

Question 18

What wine was Thomas Jefferson's favorite, served to celebrate the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

  • A
    Port wine
  • B
    Marsala wine
  • C
    Madeira wine
  • D
    Sherry wine

Question 19

What wine is produced from white wine grapes with the grape skins left to touch the liquid for days or even months?

  • A
    Red wine
  • B
    White wine
  • C
    Orange wine
  • D
    Gray wine

Question 20

Name the world's most expensive bottle of wine, sold at an auction for half a million dollars.

  • A
    Chateau Margaux
  • B
    Cheval Blanc
  • C
    Screaming Eagle
  • D
    Romanee-Conti

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