Important regions Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the most important region in the world for Pinot Noir?
Bourgogne / Burgundy
What are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir?
Côté d’Or
Côté de Nuits
Which two famous villages are in the Côte de Nuits?
Gevery Chambertin AOC
Nuits-Saint Georges AOC
Which two AOC are in the Cote de Beaune?
Beaune AOC
Pommard AOC
Which regions in California are important for Pinot Noir?
Carneros
Sonoma
Santa Barbara County
Oregon
Where in Chile would you find very good Pinot noir?
Casablanca
Where is South Africa would you find good to outstanding pinot noir?
Walker Bay
Which Australian regions are known for Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Name three areas in New Zealand for Pinot Noir
Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago
What is the Italian name for Zinfandel and which region would you find it?
Primitivo.
Found in Puglia
Name three important German regions for Riesling
Mosel
Rheingau
Pfalz
Name two Australian regions for Riesling
Eden Valley
Clare Valley
Alsace lies to the East of which mountain ranges?
Vosges Mountains
What grape variety would you find in Vouvray AOC?
Chenin Blanc?
Which region is Vouvray located?
Loire Valley
Which country is an important region for chenin Blanc?
South Africa
Which famous sub region of Bordeaux would you find sweet botrytis affected sémillon wine?
Sauternes AOC
Which two Australian Regions would you find sémillon?
Hunter Valley
Barossa Valley
Is Furmint a botrytis affected wine?
Yes. Making it ideal for sweet wines
What is Tokaji Aszu produced from and where?
Furmint from Hungary
Name 4 important regions in France for Chardonnay
Bourgogne
Chablis
Côté d’Or
Mâconnais
What type of appellation is Chablis?
Village
What are two famous villages for Chardonnay in Côte d’Or?
Meursault AOC
Puligny-Montrachet AOC
Name two villages in The Mâconnais
Macon AOC
Pouilly-Fuisse AOC
