Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Wine Crew > Wine Varieties > Flashcards

Wine Varieties Flashcards

(97 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What are the main black grape varieties in Bordeaux?

A

Bordeaux main black grape varieties:

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the main white grape varieties in Bordeaux?

A

Bordeaux Main white grape varieties:

Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

In Bordeaux, how many grape varieties are permitted under the appellation regulations?

A

13

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which Bordeaux grape variety?

Medium tannins, Medium body
Red fruit, berries, perfume and spice

A

Cabernet Franc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which grape variety is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?

A

Merlot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which Bordeaux grape variety?

Ripens fully only in very hot years.
Produces a very deep coloured, tannic wine.
Ages slowly

A

Petit Verdot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Petit Verdot is added in small quantities to a Bordeaux blend to add what characteristics?

A
  1. Tannin
  2. Colour
  3. Spicy notes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the most important variety for sweet wines in Bordeaux?
Why?

A

Sémillon

Sémillon has thin skins and an affinity for noble rot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What aromas characterise a Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Citrus and green fruit aromas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which grape variety is the one exception to the generalisation that all Bordeaux wines are blends?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc adds what characteristic to blended wines?

A

Higher acidity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which Bordeaux grape variety?

Pronounced grapey, floral flavour
Important supporting role in sweet and dry wine production
Only makes up a small percentage of any blend

A

Muscadelle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are flavour characteristics of Muscadelle?

A

Grapey, floral flavours

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is another name for Bordeaux red wine?

A

Claret

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What grape varieties are grown in Alsace?

A

Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinto Gris
Muscat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

In Alsace, what are termed the noble varieties?

A

Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinto Gris
Muscat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

True or False?

The majority of Alsatian wines are made from blends

A

False

The vast majority of Alsatian wines are made from a single grape variety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

In Alsace, blended wines made from juice that was not selected for varietal wines are called what?

A

Edelzwicker
or
Gentil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

In Alsace, what grape variety is the most widely planted?

A

Riesling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

In Alsace, what are the characteristics os a good quality riesling?

A 
Medium to full bodied
Dry with medium alcohol
High acid
Citrus and stone fruit aromas
Pronounced stone or steely character
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Do German or Alsatian rieslings show more floral character in general?

A

German

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Which Alsace grape variety?

Pungent aromatic spicy nose reminiscent of lychees, roses and sweet baking spices.
Some wines have a golden colour
Full bodied, rich oily texture
Low to medium acidity
High alcohol
A

Gewurztraminer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

In Alsace, what are the aroma characteristics of Gewurztraminer?

A

Pungent aromatic spicy nose reminiscent of lychees, roses and sweet baking spices

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Which Alsace grape variety?

Medium to full bodied
Dry with medium alcohol
High acid
Citrus and stone fruit aromas
Pronounced stone or steely character
A

Riesling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Which Alsace grape variety? Rich, full bodied High in alcohol Fresh and dried fruit flavours Honeyed character
Pinto Gris
26
In Alsace, what are the characteristics of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains?
Intensely aromatic Flavours of orange blossom, rose and grape Light to medium body low to medium acidity
27
What are the 2 Muscat varieties grown in Alsace?
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains | Muscat Ottonel
28
Which of the 2 Muscat varieties grown in Alsace is more widely planted and why?
Muscat Ottonel can be relied on to crop more regularly | Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is prone to poor fruit set and rot.
29
What Loire Valley grape variety? High acidity Aromas and flavours of green apple and asparagus Hint of wet pebbles
Sauvignon Blanc
30
What are the aroma and flavour characteristics of a Pouilly Fumé wine?
``` Sauvignon Blanc High acidity Aromas and flavours of green apple and asparagus Hint of wet pebbles Subtle smokey notes ```
31
What are the aroma and flavour characteristics of a Sancerre wine?
Sauvignon Blanc High acidity Aromas and flavours of green apple and asparagus Hint of wet pebbles
32
Name 2 aromatic white grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc | Riesling
33
What are the aroma and flavour characteristics of a Chablis?
Chardonnay High Acidity Green apple and citrus Hint of wet stones and slate
34
What 3 grape varieties are used to make sweet wines in Sauternes?
Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle
35
Describe a high end wine from Sauturnes
High in alcohol Sweet yet balanced with high acidity Apricot & citrus peel aromas of Noble Rot Toast & vanilla from oak fermentation and/or maturation
36
Describe a high end wine from St- Émilion
``` Merlot based Med-High tannins Soft and rich mouth feel Red berry fruit and plum aromas Tobacco and cedar notes as it evolves ```
37
Describe a high end wine from Margaux
``` Cabernet Sauvignon based Core of blackcurrant fruit Cedar notes from oak Grippy tannins when young Long ageing potential ```
38
Describe a high quality Asti
``` Sweet Low alcohol Fruity aroma of peach and grape Floral overtones No autolytic characters ```
39
Describe a high end wine from Pouilly-Fuissé
Chardonnay Ripe notes of tropical and stone fruits Toasty flavours from oak maturation
40
Where are the following grape varieties grown? | Muscadelle, Muscat, Muscasdet
Muscadelle - Bordeaux Muscat - Alsace Muscadet - Loire Valley
41
Describe a high end Muscat from Alsace
Intensely aromatic Flavours of orange blossom, rose and grape Light to medium body low to medium acidity
42
Describe a high end Riesling from Alsace
``` Medium to full bodied Dry with medium alcohol High acid Citrus and stone fruit aromas Pronounced stone or steely character ```
43
Describe a high end Pinot Gris from Alsace
``` Rich, full bodied, oil texture High in alcohol Fresh and dried fruit flavours Ripe, tropical fruit flavours Honeyed or ginger character ```
44
Describe a high end Gewurztraminer from Alsace
``` Pungent aromatic spicy nose reminiscent of lychees, roses and sweet baking spices. Some wines have a golden colour Full bodied, rich oily texture Low to medium acidity High alcohol ```
45
Describe a high end Pouilly-Fumé
``` Sauvignon Blanc Dry High Acidity Green Apple and wet stones Subtle smokey notes ```
46
Name 2 classifications in 2 countries that require the wine to have a higher level of alcohol
Bordeaux Supérieur (mainly red) | Reserve wines - (white wine, Grüner Veltliner grape) - Weinviertal DAC, Austria
47
Cabernet Franc is grown in what 2 regions in France? | What appellations?
Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion | Loire Valley - Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny
48
``` Nebbiolo White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Black grape Piemonte Barolo & Barbaresco DOCG Red fruit, sour cherries, herbs, dried flowers Truffles, tar and leather with age ```
49
``` Barbera White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Piemonte Barbera d'Asti DOCG red cherries, plums, black pepper
50
``` Dolcetto White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Piemonte Dolcetto d'Alba DOC black plums, red cherries, dried herbs
51
``` Cortese White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Piemonte Gavi DOCG citrus, green apples, pears
52
``` Teroldego White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Trentino-Alto Aldige Trentino DOC black fruit
53
``` Schiava White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Trentino-Alto Aldige Alto Aldige DOC raspberries and plums
54
``` Garganega White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Veneto Soave Classico DOC red apples, pears, stone fruit, white pepper
55
``` Corvina White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Veneto Valpolicella DOC red cherry
56
``` Sangiovese White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Tuscany Chianti DOCG red cherries, plums, dried herbs, herbal notes (green tea)
57
``` Primitivo White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Puglia Puglia IGT very ripe berry fruit
58
``` Nero d'Avola White or black grape variety? Where it it grown? What DOC? Characteristics ```
Black grape Sicily IGT Terre di Sicilia plums, black cherries
59
``` Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio blend White or black grape variety? Where it it grown What DOC? Characteristics ```
Black grape Sicily Etna DOC Sour red cherries, cranberries, raspberries
60
``` Montepulciano White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Abruzzo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo black cherry, black plums, blackberry
61
``` Aglianico White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Campania Taurasi DOCG black fruit, earthy forest floor, floral
62
Airen White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? Characteristics?
White grape La Mancha DO Neutral, fresh Used in Brandy production
63
``` Albarino White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Spain Rias Baixas DO citrus and stone fruit
64
``` Alfrochiero White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Portugal Dao DOC Blackberry, strawberry, deep colour
65
``` Alicante Bouchet White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Portugal Alentejo DOC High colour and tannins
66
``` Alvarinho Also called? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Same grape as Albarino White grape Portugal Vinho Verde DOC Ripe, tropical aromas ```
67
``` Antao Vaz White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Alentejo DOC Fruity, floral
68
``` Aragones Also called? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Same grape as Tempranillo Black grape Portugal Alentejo DOC Spicy red berry flavours, high tannins ```
69
``` Arinto White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Vinho Verde DOC Fresh, slightly sparkling
70
``` Baga White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Black grape Portugal Bairrada DOC deep colour, high tannins Rich black fruit flavours ```
71
``` Bical White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Bairrada DOC indigenous variety
72
``` Bonarda White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Argentina Mendoza deep colour, fruity raspberry, blackberry
73
``` Carmenère White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Chile black fruit character and herbal aromas
74
``` Carinena Also called? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Black grape Same grape as Carignan and Mazuelo Spain Priorat High acid, tannin, colour ```
75
``` Encrazado White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Dao DOC
76
``` Fiano White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Campania Fiano di Avellino DOCG Aromas of stone fruit, melons, mango
77
``` Grechetto White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape (blended with Trebbiano) Umbria Orvieto DOC flavours of white grapefruit and peaches
78
``` Greco White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Campania Greco di Tufo DOCG green apple, stone fruit, passionfruit
79
``` Jaen Also known as? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Same grape as Mencia Black grape Portugal Dao DOC delicate red fruit aromas ```
80
``` Loureiro White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Vinho Verde Slightly sparkling fresh wine
81
``` Malvasia White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Lazio Frascati DOC citrus fruit, floral, orange blossom
82
Malbec White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? Characteristics?
Black grape Argentina black fruit
83
``` Maria Gomes White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Portugal Bairrada DOC indigenous
84
``` Mencia Also known as? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Same grape as Jaen Black fruit Spain Bierzo fresh fruit, hint of herbaceousness ```
85
Merseguera White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC?
White grape Spain Valencia
86
``` Monastrell Also known as? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Same grape as Mourvèdre Black grape Spain The Levante - Jumilla, Yecia, Vallencia ripe blackberry fruit ```
87
``` Negroamaro White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Puglia Puglia IGT Simple, fruity
88
``` Tempranillo White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Spain Rioja, Navarra etc strawberry scented
89
``` Tinta Barroca White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black Grape Portugal Douro DOC intense colours and flavours
90
``` Tinta Cao White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black Grape Portugal Douro DOC intense colours and flavours
91
``` Tinta Roriz Also known as? White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
``` Tempranillo Black grape Portugal Douro DOC red fruit flavours ```
92
``` Torrontés White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Argentina La Rioja Province fruity, floral
93
``` Touriga Franca White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Portugal Douro DOC intense colours and flavours
94
``` Touriga Nacional White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Portugal Douro DOC intense colours and flavours
95
``` Trincadeira White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
Black grape Portugal Alentejo spicy red berry flavours
96
``` Trebbiano White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Lazio Frascati DOC citrus fruit, floral
97
``` Verdejo White or black grape variety? Where is it grown? What DOC? Characteristics? ```
White grape Spain Rueda Melon, peach flavours

Wine Crew (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions