Sommelier

Category - South Africa

In South Africa, a minimum of _____ of the grapes from the stated vintage must be used.
  1. 75%
  2. 85%
  3. 95%
  4. 100%
Explanation
Answer: B - In South Africa, a minimum of 85% of the grapes from the stated vintage must be used. In 1973 the W.O. (Wine of Origin) system was created in order to regulate the wines in South Africa. One of the many tests wineries must pass is the correct amount of specific grapes used for the vintage.
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