Chapter 13 - Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albarino

Question 1

Climatic conditions for Gewurztraminer

Answer 1

• Cool to moderate climate

Question 2

Flavour of Gewurztraminer

Answer 2

• Aromatic variety, scented wines
• Dry to sweet in style
• High level of sugar during ripening, producing high-alcohol wine
• Full-bodied wines with medium to low acidity
• Floral aromas (rose), stone-fruit (peach, apricot), tropical fruit (lychee)
• Outstanding examples develop flavours of honey and dried fruit in the bottle
• Typically Unoaked
• Suitable for consumers who like complex and flavourful wines

Question 3

Most famous Gewurztraminer region

Answer 3

• Alsace AOC

- Produced as Grand Cru alongside Riesling and Pinot Gris

Question 4

Climatic conditions and flavour of Viognier

Answer 4

• Mainly grown in moderate climate
• Dry wine, low to medium acidity, high alcohol
• Medium to full body
• Pronounced floral aromas (blossom) and stone-fruit flavours (peach, apricot)
• Often fermented in inert vessels, some oak-aged Viogniers are made
• Fashionable variety as single-variety or as blending partner for adding floral notes

Question 5

Where are Viogniers made?

Answer 5

• Throughout the world

- Finest Viognier is made in Condrieu AOC in Northern Rhone with some oak (vanilla) flavours

Question 6

Climatic conditions of Albarino

Answer 6

• White grape variety from Rias Baixas region
• Region is cooler and cloudier than other regions in Spain
• Recently, Albarino started to be grown also in other parts of the world

Question 7

Character/flavours of Albarino wines

Answer 7

• Suited for production of refreshing white wines
• Dry, high acidity
• Medium-bodied with flavours of citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit) and stone fruit (peach, apricot)
• Mostly unoaked
• To be enjoyed when young
• Somtimes some lees contact used to add body and complexity