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!
C. Quercus alba
Thanks, Stephanie!
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!
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.
David – no tricks, though you might actually be too intelligent for me to keep up with you! :)