Varieties

Question 1

grapes belong to this genus

Answer 1

vitis

Question 2

vinifera is the…

Answer 2

species

Question 3

where did vitis vinifera originate

Answer 3

the caucasus mountains

Question 4

subspecies of vitis vinifera are known as

Answer 4

varieties

Question 5

the part of the vine planted onto rootstock

Answer 5

scion

Question 6

how are virtually all grape varieties repoduced in modern viticulture?

Answer 6

vegatative propagation

Question 7

chardonnay warm climate vs cool climate

Answer 7

warm climate: more tropical
cool climate: green fruit, citrus

Question 8

why is chenin blanc ideal for sparkling wine?

Answer 8

high natural acidity

Question 9

t/f: there is 2x as much Chenin Blanc in Africa as there is in France

Answer 9

true

Question 10

characteristic aromas of Chenin Blanc

Answer 10

green apple, yellow pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, white flowers, chamomile tea

Question 11

What does Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains mean?

Answer 11

white Muscat with small berries

Question 12

The Muscat family tends to perform best in a _____ climate

Answer 12

warm

Question 13

This member of the Muscat family does well in cool climates

Answer 13

Muscat Ottonel

Question 14

characteristc aromas of PG

Answer 14

apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond

Question 15

_____ Riesling is an official synonym for Riesling in the US

Answer 15

White

Question 16

t/f: Missouri Riesling is a synonym for Riesling

Answer 16

false

Question 17

characteristic aromas for Riesling

Answer 17

lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol

Question 18

Semillon is often with which grape in Australia

Answer 18

Chardonnay

Question 19

Semillon characteristicss

Answer 19

distinct waxy character + citrus, floral, tree fruit aromas

Question 20

Viognier characteristicx

Answer 20

rich + full bodied, strongly perfumed aromas of floral, peach, tangerine

Question 21

pinot blanc vs pinot gris

Answer 21

very, very similar. pinot blanc typically lighter with more exotic aromas

Question 22

Zinfandel is known in Croatia as

Answer 22

Tribidrag

Question 23

characteristics of sangiovese

Answer 23

earthy aromas, with orange zest and sour chery

Question 24

Where else can you find Gamay?

Answer 24

Loire, Maconnais, Switzerland

Question 25

term for grape that has red skin plus red flesh

Answer 25

teinturier

Question 26

alicante bouschet is notable for being a….

Answer 26

teinturier

Question 27

alicante bouschet is a cross of

Answer 27

petit bouschet and grenache

Question 28

t/f: alicante bouschet was once one of the most widely planted vitis vinifera grapes in America and Europe

Answer 28

true

Question 29

why is alicante bouschet often added to blends?

Answer 29

adds body and color intensity

Question 30

what kind of grape is Seyval Blanc?

Answer 30

hybrid