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Weekly Wine Quiz: Que Quercus?

Welcome to the Weekly Wine Quiz, peoples.

Based on feedback from ever-so-vocal-and-intelligent peeps like you, I supply the quiz question each week, but do *not* supply the quiz answer directly in the post. That’s because YOU are supposed to supply the answer in the comments, and then tune back in later today in the comments section for the official answer.

Que Quercus? Oak used in wine barrels generally belongs to the genus Quercus. What is the name of the "True White Oak" used for wine barrels made from American oak?

  • A. Quercus petraea
  • B. Quercus robur
  • C. Quercus alba

Cheers, and good luck!

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5 responses to “Weekly Wine Quiz: Que Quercus?”

  1. Stephanie Goldson Avatar

    C. Quercus alba

    1. 1WineDude Avatar

      Thanks, Stephanie!

  2. 1WineDude Avatar

    Here is the OFFICIAL Wine Quiz Answer:

    C. Quercus alba

    Quercus Alba is the name given to "True White Oak," one of at least 24 species of oak grown in the U.S. and the only one used for wine barrel making. Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky are the main production areas.

    Cheers!

  3. David Savory Avatar

    In addition to enology, I know my botany, dendrology, and latin: Quercus Alba is the answer. I just hope there is no trick to the ‘True’ part of the ‘common name’ White Oak.

    1. 1WineDude Avatar

      David – no tricks, though you might actually be too intelligent for me to keep up with you! :)