Switzerland Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most cultivated white grape in Switzerland

A

Chasselas
(fendant)

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2
Q

What do they call Sylvaner in Switzerland

A

Johannisberg

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3
Q

What is the most important Canton in Switzerland?

A

Valais
-Vineyard area is clustered along the banks of the Rhone River making this the river’s northernmost appellation
Makes over half of the country’s wine!

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4
Q

Describe the climate in Valais

A

Protected by the Alps, Valais is the driest wine growing region in Switzerland.
Ample sun exposure
Foehn winds - a dry warm wind

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5
Q

What wind effects Valais

A

The Foehn Winds

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6
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This grape is used in the production of Vin des Glaciers

A

Rèze -indigenous grape
Vin de Glaciers - a Maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras
Only a few parcels remain planted today

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7
Q

Chasselas is known locally in Vaud as what?

A

Dorin
(fendant in valais)

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8
Q

name the 6 regional AOCs of Vaud

A

Chablais
La Cote
La Vaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Cotes de L’Orbe

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9
Q

two grand crus of Vaud

A

Dezaley
Calamin

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10
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Switzerland?

A

Pinot Noir

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11
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T/F
Wine laws in Switzerland are set by each individual Canton, not by a national governing body

A

True

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12
Q

There are 5 major wine producing Cantons. What are they?

A

Geneva
Neuchatel
Ticino
Valais
Vaud

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13
Q

Ermitage is a synonym for what grape in the Valais?

A

Marsanne

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14
Q

Lake Bodensee separates Switzerland from which other two major wine producing regions?

A

Baden
Wurttemberg

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15
Q

Heida is a synonym for what grape in Switzerland

A

Savagnin

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16
Q

What is Dole?

A

min 51% combined PN & Gamay. Plus other red grapes.
From 2004-2020 the requirement was 85% min PN/Gamay

17
Q

What is Salavagnin?

A

Name for a branded wine in the Swiss canton of Vaud made from the grape variety Salvaging Noir. (PN) min 10%

Min 50% Gamay
Min 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir