Grape Locations and Varietals

Question 1

More than 90% of all quality white wine comes from these grapes. Where do they grow best?

Answer 1

Riesling - Alsace in Germany and France, New York, Washington State. Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux and Loire Valley, France; New Zealand; California (Fumé Blanc). Chardonnay - Burgundy and Champagne, France; California; Australia.

Question 2

What are the major red wine grapes and where are they grown best?

Answer 2

Gamay - Beaujolais, France. Pinot Noir - Burgundy and Champagne,France; California; Oregon. Tempranillo- Rioja, Spain. Sangiovese -Tuscany, Italy. Merlot -Bordeaux, France;Napa California. Zinfandel- California. Cabernet Sauvignon- Bordeaux, France; Napa, California; Chile. Nebbiolo- Piedmont, Italy. Syrah/Shiraz-Rhône Valley, France; Australia; California.

Question 3

What color is Albariño and where does it grow best?

Answer 3

white; Spain

Question 4

What color is Assyrtiko and where does it grow best?

Answer 4

white; Greece

Question 5

What color is Chenin Blanc and where does it grow best?

Answer 5

white; Loire Valley France, California

Question 6

What color is Furmint and where does it grow best?

Answer 6

white; Hungary

Question 7

What color is Gewürztraminer (aka Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?

Answer 7

white; Alsace France

Question 8

What color is Hárslevelű and where does it grow best?

Answer 8

white; Hungary

Question 9

What color is Grüner Veltliner and where does it grow best?

Answer 9

white; Austria

Question 10

What color is Macabeo and where does it grow best?

Answer 10

white; Spain

Question 11

What color is Moschofilero and where does it grow best?

Answer 11

white; Greece

Question 12

What color is Olaszrizling and where does it grow best?

Answer 12

white; Hungary

Question 13

What color is Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?

Answer 13

white; Italy, California, Oregon, Alsace France

Question 14

What color is Roditis and where does it grow best?

Answer 14

white; Greece

Question 15

What color is Sémillon and where does it grow best?

Answer 15

white; Bordeaux (Sauternes) France, Australia

Question 16

What color is Szürkebarát and where does it grow best?

Answer 16

white; Hungary

Question 17

What color is Torrontés Riojano and where does it grow best?

Answer 17

white; Argentina

Question 18

What color is Trebbiano and where does it grow best?

Answer 18

white; Italy

Question 19

What color is Verdejo and where does it grow best?

Answer 19

white; Spain

Question 20

What color is Vidal and where does it grow best?

Answer 20

white; Canada, New York

Question 21

What color is Viognier and where does it grow best?

Answer 21

white; Rhône Valley France, California

Question 22

What color is Agiorgitiko and where does it grow best?

Answer 22

red; Greece

Question 23

What color is Blaufränkisch and where does it grow best?

Answer 23

red; Austria

Question 24

What color is Barbera and where does it grow best?

Answer 24

red; Italy, California

Question 25

What color is Carñina and where does it grow best?

Answer 25

red; Spain

Question 26

What color is Carménère and where does it grow best?

Answer 26

red; Chile

Question 27

What color is Cinsault and where does it grow best?

Answer 27

red; Rhône Valley France

Question 28

What color is Concord and where does it grow best?

Answer 28

red; United States

Question 29

What color is Cabernet Franc and where does it grow best?

Answer 29

red; Loire Valley and Bordeaux France

Question 30

What color is Dolcetto and where does it grow best?

Answer 30

red; Italy

Question 31

What color is Grenache/Garnacha and where does it grow best?

Answer 31

red; Rhône Valley France, Spain

Question 32

What color is Kadarka and where does it grow best?

Answer 32

red; Hungary

Question 33

What color is Kéfrankos and where does it grow best?

Answer 33

red; Hungary

Question 34

What color is Malbec and where does it grow best?

Answer 34

red; Bordeaux and Cahors France, Argentina

Question 35

What color is Monastrell and where does it grow best?

Answer 35

red; Spain

Question 36

What color is Petite Syrah and where does it grow best?

Answer 36

red; California

Question 37

What color is Pinot Meunier and where does it grow best?

Answer 37

red; Champagne France

Question 38

What color is Portugieser and where does it grow best?

Answer 38

red; Hungary

Question 39

What color is St. Laurent and where does it grow best?

Answer 39

red; Austria

Question 40

What color is Xinomavro and where does it grow best?

Answer 40

red; Greece