Wine has been around as long as humans have been alive. This boozy beverage is part of many countries’ popular cultures, religions, and mythologies. Most people enjoy a glass or two at dinner or with friends.
How much do you know about different types of wine? Would you rather drink from a bottle of Chardonnay or Rosé? Do you know the date for the oldest bottle of wine? Did you know there is a Greek God dedicated to wine?
If you knew the answers to any of these questions, then congratulations! If you did not, now is the perfect time to brush up on your wine knowledge with this wine quiz.
This list of wine trivia questions and answers will push your sommelier-level intelligence to its limits. It will even challenge those self-proclaimed alcohol experts. Test yourself and learn if you’ve got what it takes with our quiz.
Looking for even more trivia? Check out our beer trivia and alcohol trivia. Looking for more food and drink quizzes? Try out these soda trivia questions!
Which wine is referred to as “blush”?
Champagne
Red
White
Rose
What is the source of tannin that is found in red wines?
Grape Skins
Sugar
Yeast
Sea Salt
What is another word for burnt wine?
Rum
Vodka
Brandy
Tequila
Riesling grapes are grown primarily in what country?
Germany
Nepal
Brazil
China
Spain is famous for which fortified wine?
Marsala
Madeira
Sherry
Porto
Which German wine region takes its name from two rivers?
Swina-Danube
Nahe-Pfalz
Saale-Unstrut
Alz-Lippe
What term is used to describe a wine that is flavor intensive?
Dry
Broad
Crisp
Soft
What is another word for a champagne glass?
String
Flute
Horn
Oboe
What is the term for a wine expert that works in a fine restaurant?
Stelvin
Spatlese
Sommelier
Spumante
What term is used to describe a wine that has a smooth taste?
Soft
Fresh
Broad
Crisp
What is the Indian wine known as “kallu” made from?
Rice
Red Grapes
Palm Tree Sap
Green Grapes
Where is wine typically aged?
A Keg
A Bowl
A Barrel
A Cauldron
The term “barnyard” with reference to wine refers to what?
The Size Of The Winery
A Spoilage Aroma
A Rural Winery
The Blend Of Grapes
What is the most widely planted red grape in California?
Sauvignon Blanc
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which region in Italy is home to the Negroamaro grape?
Calabria
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Liguria
Puglia
What type of wine is labeled “vin de table” in France?
Rose
Sparkling Wine
Table Wine
Bordeaux
What is the most famous wine-producing region within Japan?
Yamanashi Prefecture
Rural Shochu Region
Nihonshu Wine Region
Okinawa Valley
Moderately sweet sparkling wines are called what?
Bruni-Sec
Semi-Sec
Demi-Sec
Uni-Sec
What term is used to describe a wine that is a little tart?
Soft
Broad
Dry
Crisp
What is a French word that is used to describe a sweet wine?
Bouche
Autobus
Doux
Pomme
What fortified wine is a key ingredient in martinis?
Port
Marsala
Vermouth
Sherry
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
