Wine Quiz City Sipping: A Wine Capitals Quiz, Old World Edition Feb 04, 2022 1 of 10 RIGHT! WRONG! The Burgundian city of Beaune sits near some of the world’s most celebrated vineyards, planted to which of these grape varieties? Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc Pinot Gris and Carignan Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Roussanne and Syrah This hillside town lends its name to ageworthy Tuscan wines made from the Sangiovese grape: Montalcino Alba Etna Venice Which of these southern French cities, hub of a wine region famous for its Cabernet- and Merlot-based reds, became home to the wine-focused Cité du Vin museum in 2016? Bordeaux Arles Marseilles Shiraz Which fortified wine shares its Spanish name with the Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera, which has been dedicated to the local wine trade for centuries: Marsala Vermouth Commandaria Sherry Mozart would be happy to know that there are still more than 1,400 vineyard acres within the borders of this central European capital, planted to grapes like Riesling, Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner: Budapest Prague Bern Vienna If you’re dining at a world-class restaurant in the French foodie paradise of Lyon, your sommelier might recommend a Syrah from this nearby appellation, just a half-hour drive away: Côte-Rôtie Vouvray Champagne Bordeaux Not only is this northern Italian city located near the Valpolicella wine region, but it also hosts major wine trade events like Vinitaly and OperaWine. (Hint: It’s also the setting for multiple Shakespeare plays.) Turin Verona Modena Genoa Visitors to a German wine festival in Trier will likely be sampling Rieslings made from the many celebrated vineyards found along this river: Mosel Elbe Volga Danube This Iberian port city shares its name with some of the world’s most prestigious and long-aging fortified wines: Barcelona Lisbon Porto Madrid This “Champagne capital” in northeastern France is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including a world-famous cathedral: Paris Marseille Reims Nice Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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