60 Wine Quiz Questions and Answers

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Are you a food who love a good glass of wine? Then this ultimate wine quiz will be perfect for you!

Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world. From a refreshing rosé to white, red and even fancy champagne, there is something for everyone here!

Here you will find a selection of 4 rounds of quiz questions about wine. This includes multiple-choice, true or false and of course some wine trivia questions.

We will talk about everything that has to do with wine such as the types, the production, famous regions but also some statistics.

Please note that while there are some challenging questions, you will also find some easier ones.

Ideally, we will advise you to get a piece of paper and write down the answers. It will make it easier for you to count your points afterwards.

So, are you are ready to get started with this wine knowledge quiz? Let’s go!

Round 1: Easy Wine Trivia questions

Basket of red wine

This round is perfect for people who want a wine quiz for beginners. Here you will find some easy questions about wine.

The answers are located further down below.

  1. Which fruit is used to make wine?
  2. What size is a standard bottle of wine?
  3. How is a connoisseur of wines called?
  4. What is the name of the science dedicated to the study and knowledge of wines?
  5. What is the name of the professional (often in restaurants or chateaux) who specialises in wines?
  6. Which country is the leading producer of wine (as of 2021)?
  7. What would you mix with sparkling white wine to make a Mimosa?
  8. Which famous British fictional character has a predilection for Bollinger champagne?
  9. How is a wine made from more than one grape variety called?
  10. How many bottles are there in a case of wine?
  11. How many standard size bottles fit in a magnum?
  12. Which country consumes the largest volume of wine in the world?
  13. In which country are produced the Bordeaux wines?
  14. Which animal is featured on the bottle of the Australian brand ​​Yellow Tail?
  15. Which band released a song called “Champagne Supernova”?
  16. Who is the official patron saint of winemakers?
  17. What does NV stand for?
  18. Which country is the Cabernet Sauvignon originally from?
  19. Which country is Sherry from?
  20. What does ‘Nouveau’ in Beaujolais Nouveau means?

Round 1: Easy Wine Trivia questions and answers

  1. Which fruit is used to make wine? Grapes
  2. What size is a standard bottle of wine? 750ml or 75cl
  3. How is a connoisseur of wines called? Oenophile
  4. What is the name of the science dedicated to the study and knowledge of wines? Oenology
  5. What is the name of the professional (often in restaurants or chateaux) who specialises in wines? Sommelier
  6. Which country is the leading producer of wine (as of 2021)? Italy
  7. What would you mix with sparkling white wine to make a Mimosa? Orange Juice
  8. Which famous British fictional character has a predilection for Bollinger champagne? James Bond
  9. How is a wine made from more than one grape variety called? A blend
  10. How many bottles are there in a case of wine? 12
  11. How many standard size bottles fit in a magnum? 2
  12. Which country consumes the largest volume of wine in the world? USA
  13. In which country are produced the Bordeaux wines? France
  14. Which animal is featured on the bottle of the Australian brand ​​Yellow Tail? A Kangaroo
  15. Which band released a song called “Champagne Supernova”? Oasis
  16. Who is the official patron saint of winemakers? Saint Vincent
  17. What does NV stand for? Non-Vintage
  18. Which country is the Cabernet Sauvignon originally from? France
  19. Which country is Sherry from? Spain
  20. What does ‘Nouveau’ in Beaujolais Nouveau means? New

Round 2: Wine Multiple Choice questions

Wine barrels in Cellar of Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Would you prefer some wine trivia multiple choice questions? No problem! They are all here!

  1. How many bottles of wine can be made with a ton of grapes?
    1. 720 bottles
    2. 1,080 bottles
    3. 1,720 bottles
    4. 2,080 bottles
  2. Which type of wine is used to make a traditional Sangria?
    1. White wine
    2. Rosé
    3. Sparkling wine
    4. Red wine
  3. The most expensive white wine was a bottle of Chateau d’Yquem (1811). How much was it sold for?
    1. £15,000
    2. £35,000
    3. £55,000
    4. £75,000
  4. How many bottles made the longest line of wine bottles (according to Guinness World Record)?
    1. 725 bottles
    2. 1,025 bottles
    3. 1,425 bottles
    4. 1,725 bottles
  5. Which one of the following is not a red wine?
    1. Cabernet Sauvignon
    2. Merlot
    3. Chianti
    4. Moscato
  6. How many litres of mulled wine was there in the largest pot of mulled wine?
    1. 834.78 litres
    2. 1034.78 litres
    3. 1834.78 litres
    4. 2034.78 litres
  7. In which country could you find the restaurant with the ​​largest ever wine list?
    1. France
    2. Italy
    3. Luxembourg
    4. Belgium
  8. What type of wine is the port?
    1. Dessert wine
    2. Red Wine
    3. Fortified Wine
    4. White wine
  9. Which one of the following is not a white wine?
    1. Chardonnay
    2. Marsala
    3. Pinot Grigio
    4. Riesling
  10. In which country was the largest wine-tasting event held?
    1. Portugal
    2. Australia
    3. Spain
    4. Greece
  11. How tall was the largest bottle of wine on record?
    1. 2.17 m
    2. 3.17 m
    3. 4.17 m
    4. 5.17 m
  12. Which one of the following area is not part of the New World wines?
    1. France
    2. Australia
    3. Chile
    4. Argentina
  13. What is the World’s Most Planted Grape Variety?
    1. Pinot Grigio
    2. Pinot Noir
    3. Chardonnay
    4. Cabernet Sauvignon
  14. Which variety originated in the Rhine region?
    1. Riesling
    2. Sauvignon Blanc
    3. Moscato
    4. Pinot Grigio
  15. How much was ​​the most expensive wine sold at auction?
    1. $58,000
    2. $158,000
    3. $358,000
    4. $558,000

Round 2: Wine Multiple Choice questions and answers

  1. How many bottles of wine can be made with a ton of grapes? 720 bottles
  2. Which type of wine is used to make a traditional Sangria? Red wine
  3. The most expensive white wine was a bottle of Chateau d’Yquem (1811). How much was it sold for? £75,000
  4. How many bottles made the longest line of wine bottles (according to Guinness World Record)? 1,725 bottles
  5. Which one of the following is not a red wine? Moscato
  6. How many litres of mulled wine was there in the largest pot of mulled wine? 2034.78 litres
  7. In which country could you find the restaurant with the ​​largest ever wine list? Luxembourg
  8. What type of wine is the port? Fortified Wine
  9. Which one of the following is not a white wine? Marsala
  10. In which country was the largest wine-tasting event held? Spain
  11. How tall was the largest bottle of wine on record? 4.17 m
  12. Which one of the following area is not part of the New World wines? France
  13. What is the World’s Most Planted Grape Variety? Cabernet Sauvignon
  14. Which variety originated in the Rhine region? Riesling
  15. How much was ​​the most expensive wine sold at auction?$558,000

Round 3: Wine Quiz – True or False

Yarra Valley winery in Australia
  1. Women were not allowed to drink wine in Ancient Rome.
  2. Only Champagne grown in the French region Champagne can be called Champagne.
  3. Olive trees are often planted around vineyards.
  4. A sommelier knife is a corkscrew.
  5. Chardonnay is often referred to as buttery.

Round 3: Wine Quiz – True or False – Answers

  1. Women were not allowed to drink wine in Ancient Rome. True
  2. Only Champagne grown in the French region Champagne can be called Champagne. True
  3. Olive trees are often planted around vineyards. True
  4. A sommelier knife is a corkscrew. True
  5. Chardonnay is often referred to as buttery. True

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Round 4: Wine Trivia questions

Wine bottle with barrel
  1. In which US state can you find ​​the Napa Valley?
  2. What two ingredients do you need to make a Kir Royale?
  3. Which variety is ‘the classic grape of red Burgundy’?
  4. In which US state can you find Martha’s Vineyard?
  5. Which dessert wine is produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine?
  6. Which French word meaning castle describes a wine-producing estate?
  7. In which country can you find the Yarra Valley?
  8. Which soft drink is used alongside red wine to make a Kalimotxo?
  9. What is Australia’s most popular variety?
  10. In which country is the Madeira wine produced?
  11. In which Australian state can you find the Barossa Valley?
  12. Which country holds the Guinness Wolrld record of the largest wine consumption per capita?
  13. In which French wine region can you find the Château Margaux?
  14. Are there more wines sealed by cork or ​​Screw Caps?
  15. What type of wine is a Lambrusco?
  16. Which type of wine does Alanis Morisette mention in her song ‘Ironic’?
  17. “She keeps her Moet et Chandon, In her pretty cabinet” is the opening line of which Queen song?
  18. Who is the Greek god of wine?
  19. Which country produce most of the cork used for bottles of wine?
  20. What type of wine is the Clairette de Die?

Round 4: Wine Trivia questions and answers

  1. In which US state can you find ​​the Napa Valley? California
  2. What two ingredients do you need to make a Kir Royale? Champagne and Crème de cassis
  3. Which variety is ‘the classic grape of red Burgundy’? Pinot Noir
  4. In which US state can you find Martha’s Vineyard? Massachusetts
  5. Which dessert wine is produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine? Ice wine
  6. Which French word meaning castle describes a wine-producing estate? Château
  7. In which country can you find the Yarra Valley? Australia
  8. Which soft drink is used alongside red wine to make a Kalimotxo? Coke
  9. What is Australia’s most popular variety? Shiraz
  10. In which country is the Madeira wine produced? Portugal
  11. In which Australian state can you find the Barossa Valley? South Australia
  12. Which country holds the Guinness Wolrld record of the largest wine consumption per capita? Luxembourg
  13. In which French wine region can you find the Château Margaux? Bordeaux
  14. Are there more wines sealed by cork or ​​Screw Caps? Cork
  15. What type of wine is a Lambrusco? Red sparkling wine
  16. Which type of wine does Alanis Morisette mention in her song ‘Ironic’? Chardonnay
  17. “She keeps her Moet et Chandon, In her pretty cabinet” is the opening line of which Queen song? Killer Queen
  18. Who is the Greek god of wine? Dionysus
  19. Which country produce most of the cork used for bottles of wine? Portugal
  20. What type of wine is the Clairette de Die? White Sparkling wine

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