CH 3 - Grape Varieties Flashcards
As a vine, grapes belong to the genus ______
Vitis
What species of grapes is used widespread in commercial winemaking?
Vitis vinifera
Vinifera vines were originally developed in what region?
Caucasus Mountains region between Europe and Asia
Vine subspecies are more commonly called _____ ______
Grape varieties (thousands of them are recorded)
What is the 2nd most important grape species?
Vitis labrusca
What is produced using Vitis labrusca?
Table juice for fresh consumption or unfermented grape juice
What are North American vines resistant to?
The aphid-like insect phylloxera
The vinifera part of the vine, known as the _____, could be grafted onto the trunk, or rootstock, of North America vines to achieve a phylloxera resistant vine
Scion
A _____ is a scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar, have broad characteristics in common, and can produce viable offspring through sexual reproduction
Species
A ______ is a subspecies. They are an identifiable group of vines of the same species that share many characteristics of appearance, flavor and growth
Variety
What are examples of grapevine species?
Vinifera and labrusca
What are examples of grape varieties?
Chardonnay and Syrah
The term _____ means grapes that are slightly different from their parent
Clone
What is it called when an asexually reproduced grapevines are planted in new surroundings, and slight genetic variations occur as the plant modifies itself to adapt to its new conditions
Clone
If a new vine shows a consistent distinction from its parent, it may be determined to be a new ______
Clone
New _____ have a new name or number assigned to the grape
Clone
A ______ is derived from a vine that has developed different characteristics from its parents or fellow clones through the imperfect reproduction of cells as its grows
Mutation
What 2 wines are considered mutant strains of Point Noir?
Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris
A _____ is the offspring of sexual reproduction between different species.
Cross or crossing
What wine is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc?
Cabernet Sauvignon
A ______ is the result of sexual reproduction between 2 closely related but different species such as Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca
Hybrid
What are some examples of Hybrid wines?
Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc and Baco Noir
What white grape is often distilled into Brandy?
Airen
What is one of the most widely grown white grapes that most consumers haven’t heard of?
Airen
What are a select group of grape varieties that thrive in a wide range of growing conditions and are grown in many areas throughout the world called?
International varieites
What are some examples of an International Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Malbec
Grapes that are planted in their native area are referred to as what?
Traditional, native or indigenous
The term ___________ refers to indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area
Autochthonous
What is an example of an indigenous grape?
Nebbiolo
Chardonnay is thought to be indigenous to what region in France?
Burgundy
What other region is Chardonnay an important variety for?
Champagne - for use in sparkling wines
Winegrowers around the world have planted Chardonnay in ______ climates to produce a similar style to those produced in Burgundy
Cooler
What characteristics will a Chardonnay have in a warmer climate?
Ripe tropical fruit flavors, high alcohol and considerable body
What characteristics will a Chardonnay have in a cooler climate?
Citrus flavors, green fruit aromas, crisp acidity, light to medium body
Chardonnay is one of the grapes that benefits from interaction with oak. True or false?
True
What are some well known examples of Chardonnay?
White Burgundy, Champagne, California Style new world versions
What are the top producing countries for Chardonnay
France, US, Australia
What are the characteristic aromas for Chardonnay?
green apple, melon, pears (cool climate), tropical fruit (warm climate), butter (malolactic fermentation), vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, toast (oak-aged)
What is the acidity and alcohol in Chardonnay?
Medium to high acidity; Medium to high alcohol
Which grape variety is one of the most versatile grapes?
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc has _____ acidity when grown in a cool climate
High
In still Chenin Blanc wines, a little ______ _______ is often used to take the edge off the sharp acidity
Residual sugar
Which grape can make a great late-harvest, botrytis affected dessert wine that can last for decades
Chenin Blanc