Switzerland

Question 1

Name the two largest lakes in Switzerland

Answer 1

Geneva and Neuchatel

Question 2

Name three AOC in the Geneva area

Answer 2

Lavaux, Chablais, Valais

Question 3

Name four key cantons for wine production

Answer 3

Vaud, Valais, Neuchatel, Geneva

Question 4

Which Swiss canton is well known for Merlot?

Answer 4

Ticino (borders Italy)

Question 5

What variety is Johanissberg?

Answer 5

Sylvaner

Question 6

What are the key red varieties of Switzerland?

Answer 6

Pinot noir, Gamay, Merlot

Question 7

Name two native varieties of Switzerland

Answer 7

Peit Arvine and Amigne of Vetroz

Question 8

The Valais is at the start of which major river?

Answer 8

Rhone

Question 9

What is Dole?

Answer 9

Red blend from Valais, min 51% Pinot Noir and Gamay

Question 10

What is the name of the Madeira-style wine from Valais, and what’s the variety?

Answer 10

Vins de Glacier, Reze

Question 11

In which Canton is Chasselas known as Dore?

Answer 11

Vaud

Question 12

Vaud is on the western border of which French wine region?

Answer 12

Jura

Question 13

What are the two Grand Cru of Switzerland?

Answer 13

Dezaley and Calamin

Question 14

What is Salvagnin?

Answer 14

Traditional blend from Vaud, comprised of Pinot Noir, Gamay, Gamaret and/or Garanoir

Question 15

How do Vaudois wines qualify for Premier Grand Cru?

Answer 15

Grapes all from same terroir, minimum planting density, minimum age. Grapes are handpicked, and vinification is done in Vaud

Question 16

What is Perdrix Blanc?

Answer 16

Still white from Pinot Noir

Question 17

What is Oeil de Perdrix?

Answer 17

Rose from Pinot Noir, made in Neuchatel