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White Varietals Flashcards

1
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What is the grape used in Soave?

A

Gargenega

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What is the grape used in Gavi?

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Cortese

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What is the grape used in Muscadet?

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Melon Blanc

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Where do you find the best examples of Torrontes (within Salta)?

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Cafayate

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5
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Describe Verdicchio

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Medium body, high acid

Lemon, fennel, bitter almond

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Describe Soave

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Medium body, unoaked

Chamomile, pear, red apple, white pepper

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Describe Trebbiano

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High acid

Often blended

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Describe Gavi

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Light, high acid

Green apple, citrus

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Describe Viognier

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Full body, soft, aromatic
Low acid, high alcohol
Floral aromas (peach, pear, apricot, violet)

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Describe Albariño

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Light-medium body, high acid
Unoaked
Green & citrus fruit (apple, pear, grapefruit)

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Describe New Zealand Semillon

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Dry, light body, low alcohol, high acid
Delicate citrus aromas when young
Complex toast, honey and nuts when aged

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Describe the grape found in Santorini.

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Assyrtiko-
Concentrated citrus, stone fruit, high acid

Vinsanto-sweet, late harvested assyrtiko aged in old oak for min 2 years. High acid, caramel, nuts

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What style of wine is found in Rutherglen?

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Fortified Muscat

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Where would you find Semillon in Australia?

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Hunter Valley

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What are the grapes in Cava?

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Macabeo, xarel-lo, parallada

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