The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 7-14-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Which wine is traditionally made in the Canary Islands?
- Malvasia
- Port
- Champagne
Correct Answer: Malvasia
Fact: Malvasia wines can be made into white, red, and dessert wines and range from dry to sweet and lightweight to full-flavored. Historically grown in Mediterranean regions including the Canary Islands and the island of Madeira, Malvasia is now grown in many winemaking regions.
Question 2: By which process is grape juice turned into wine?
- Fermentation
- Filtration
- Distillation
Correct Answer: Fermentation
Fact: Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substances through the action of enzymes. The process converts sugars into ethyl alcohol.
Question 3: What is the study of wine production called?
- Oenology
- Paleontology
- Zymology
Correct Answer: Oenology
Fact: Oenology can be traced back to the Neolithic period around 6000 BCE when humans began to cultivate grapes. The Greeks elevated winemaking into science and studied the effects of different soil types, climates, and grape varieties.