Chapter 3: Grape Varieties

Question 1

Main grape species used for commercial wine production

Answer 1

Vitis vinifera

Question 2

Common term for grape subspecies

Answer 2

Variety

Question 3

Native North American vine species often used as rootstock

Answer 3

Vitis labrusca

Question 4

Offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species

Answer 4

Cross (Crossing)

Question 5

Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 6

Offspring created via typical reproduction of closely related but different species

Answer 6

Hybrid

Question 7

A grape that has developed some distinct characteristics from its parent, such as Pinot Gris (and its parent, Pinot Noir)

Answer 7

Mutation

Question 8

A grape variety created via vegetative propagation, determined to be just slightly different from its parent

Answer 8

Clone

Question 9

Major white grape of Burgundy

Answer 9

Chardonnay

Question 10

South African nickname for Chenin Blanc

Answer 10

Steen

Question 11

Leading red grape of Burgundy

Answer 11

Pinot Noir

Question 12

Leading white grape of the Clare Valley

Answer 12

Riesling

Question 13

Major white grape of Champagne

Answer 13

Chardonnay

Question 14

Also known as Grauburgunder

Answer 14

Pinot Gris

Question 15

White grape of Sancerre

Answer 15

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 16

Red grape of Cahors

Answer 16

Malbec

Question 17

Term created by Robert Mondavi for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 17

Fumé Blanc

Question 18

Also known as Tinta Roriz

Answer 18

Tempranillo

Question 19

Leading white grape of Hunter Valley

Answer 19

Semillon (Sémillon in French)

Question 20

Grape of Barolo

Answer 20

Nebbiolo

Question 21

Also known as Weissburgunder

Answer 21

Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco)

Question 22

Leading grape of the Cognac region

Answer 22

Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)

Question 23

Red grape - famous in California - known for jammy blackberry flavors

Answer 23

Zinfandel

Question 24

Grape variety of Savennières

Answer 24

Chenin Blanc

Question 25

Red grape variety of Chinon

Answer 25

Cabernet Franc

Question 26

White grape variety (grown in a few places, including Alsace) with aromas of flowers, perfume, and lychee

Answer 26

Gewürztraminer (Gewurztraminer)

Question 27

Also known as Cannonau

Answer 27

Grenache

Question 28

Leading red grape of Tuscany

Answer 28

Sangiovese

Question 29

Chasselas: Place of origin

Answer 29

Switzerland

Question 30

Three grapes of the G-S-M blend

Answer 30

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Question 31

Teinturier

Answer 31

A grape with red flesh (in addition to red skin)