Switzerland Flashcards
1
Q
Cantons of Switzerland
A
- Neuchatel
- Vaud
- Geneva
- Valais
- Ticino
2
Q
What Swiss region borders Lombardy
A
Ticino
3
Q
What river runs through Valais
A
Rhone
4
Q
Most planted white grape in Switzerland
A
Chasselas
5
Q
What is Dole
A
Blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay
6
Q
What is the synonym for Sylvaner in Switzerland
A
Johannisberg
7
Q
Most important reds in Switzerland
A
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
8
Q
What is the moderating wind in Valais
A
Foehn
9
Q
Where in Switzerland you find Amigne
A
Vetroz in Valais
10
Q
What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais
A
Fendant
11
Q
What is the synonym for Chasselas in Vaud
A
Dorin
12
Q
What is Reze
A
Indigenous Swiss variety making a Sherry-like “Vin des Glaciers” in Valais
13
Q
What are the regional AOCs of Vaud
From north to south
A
- Vully
- Bonvillar
- Cotes de l’Orbe
- La Cote
- Lavaux
- Chablais
14
Q
What are the Grand Crus of Vaud
A
- Dezaley in Lavaux
- Calamin in Lavaux
15
Q
What is Salvagnin
A
Blend in Vaud
- Garanoir
- Gamaret
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
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