Switzerland_revised-Feb-2013

Question 1

Main wine-producing cantons of Switzerland

Answer 1

Geneva
Neuchâtel
Ticino
Valais
Vaud

Question 2

Geneva

Answer 2

French canton
21 premier cru
Grand cru awarded, year by year, wine by wine, by elected tasting panel

Question 3

Neuchâtel

Answer 3

French canton AOC
Oeil-de-Perdrix: rosé of Pinot Noir
Perdrix Blanc: still Blanc de Pinot Noir

Question 4

Ticino

Answer 4

Italian canton
Specializes in Merlot
Borders Lombardy

Question 5

Grand Crus of Valais AOC

Answer 5

5
Conthey
Fully
Saint-Léonard
Salquenen
Vétroz

Question 6

Fendant

Answer 6

White wine from Chasselas produced in Valais AOC

Question 7

Dôle

Answer 7

Red wine from min. 85% combined Pinot Noir & Gamay produced in Valais

Question 8

Armigne de Vétroz

Answer 8

Sweet wine of Valais from sub-zone of Vétroz

Sweetness indicated on labels by 1 bee, 2 bees or 3 bees

Question 9

Regional appellations of Vaud

Answer 9

Lavaux AOC
La Côte AOC
Chablais AOC
Vully AOC
Côtes de l'Orbe AOC
Bonvillars AOC

Question 10

Grand cru of Lavaux AOC

Answer 10

2
Dézaley
Calamin

Question 11

subregions of Geneva

Answer 11

3
Mandemant
Entre Arve et Rhône
Entre Arve et Lac

Question 12

Rhone river’s northernmost AOP

Answer 12

Valais

Question 13

Salvignin

Answer 13

Tradition AOP of Switzerland for a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and the crossings Gamaret and Garanoir