Chapter 3: Grape Varieties Flashcards

1
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An example of a hybrid grape

A

Sevyal Blanc

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2
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An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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3
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A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction

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species

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4
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The name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction between a Vitis Vinifera grape and a Vitis Labrusca grape

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hybrid

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5
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Term used for the offspring of sexual reproduction between two Vitis Vinifera grapes

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cross

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6
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Term used for a subspecies of Vitis Vinifera

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Variety

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7
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Term used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross- breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

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Autochthonous

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8
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A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of enviornments

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international

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9
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Term used for an asexually reproduced vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parent

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clone

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10
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a grape variety derived from a vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows

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mutation

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11
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a type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it

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clone

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12
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a grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species

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hybrid

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13
Q

Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Torrontes

A

Argentina

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14
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Viognier

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Northern Rhone (South France)

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15
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Semillon

A

Hunter Valley (Australia)

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16
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Chardonnay

A

Burgundy

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17
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Muscat

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Rutherglen (Australia)

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18
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Ugni Blanc

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Cognac (Western France)

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19
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Sauvignon Blanc

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Sancerre and Pouilly Fume’ (France)

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20
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Riesling

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Eden Valley (South Australia)

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21
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Pinot Gris

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Northeast Italy; Oregon (United States)

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22
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Chenin Blanc

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Vouvray and Savennieres (France)

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23
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Albarino

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Spain

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24
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Name which wine producing region that this grape is from. Furmint

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Hungary

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25
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Argentina

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Torrontes

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26
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Northern Rhone

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Viognier

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27
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Hunter Valley (Australia)

A

Semillon

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28
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Burgundy

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Chardonnay

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29
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Rutherglen (Australia)

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Muscat

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30
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Cognac (France)

A

Ugni Blanc

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31
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Sancerre

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Sauvignon Blanc

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32
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Eden Valley (Australia)

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Riesling

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33
Q

Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Northeast Italy; Oregon (U.S.)

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Pinot Gris

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34
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Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Vouvray

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Chenin Blanc

35
Q

Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Spain

A

Albarino

36
Q

Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Hungary

A

Furmint

37
Q

Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Pouilly Fume

A

Sauvignon Blanc

38
Q

Name which grape variety this wine producing region creates. Savennieres

A

Chenin Blanc

39
Q

True or False.

Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy

A

False

40
Q

True or False.

Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wine

A

True

41
Q

True or False.

Merlot ripens late, and Cabernet Sauvignon ripens early

A

False

42
Q

True or False.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux

A

True

43
Q

True or False.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world.

A

True

44
Q

True or False.

The Chinon AOC produces red wine based on Cabernet Franc

A

True

45
Q

True or False.

Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany

A

False; Pinot Noir

46
Q

True or False.

Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat

A

True

47
Q

True or False.

In the U.S., Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo

A

False

48
Q

True or False.

Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France

A

True

49
Q

True or False.

Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia

A

False;

Cannonau- is another name for Grenache.

50
Q

True or False.

Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG

A

True

51
Q

True or False.

Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal

A

False

52
Q

True or False.

Syrah and Shiraz are actually the same grape variety

A

True

53
Q

True or False.

Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo

A

True

54
Q

Italian variety known to have aromas of tar and roses

A

Nebbiolo

55
Q

The main variety in “the black wine of Cahors”

A

Malbec

56
Q

White grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a “californian style” that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit

A

Chardonnay

57
Q

Also known as Pinot Grigio

A

Pinot Gris

58
Q

Red grape grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon

A

Pinot Noir

59
Q

Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile

A

Sangiovese

60
Q

The leading red grape of Spain

A

Tempranillo

61
Q

Also known as Ugni Blanc

A

Trebbiano Toscano

62
Q

One of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose

A

Gewurztraminer

63
Q

Red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Mourvedre

A

Syrah

64
Q

Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom

A

Muscat

65
Q

Red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina

A

Malbec

66
Q

White grape that often shows gasoline- or petrol- like aromas

A

Riesling

67
Q

Also known as Weissburgunder

A

Pinot Blanc

68
Q

The most widely planted grape in South Africa

A

Chenin Blanc

69
Q

Which of the following is true concerning Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir grapes?

a. They are Vitis Labrusca varieties
b. They are Vitis Vinifera varieties
c. They are hybrids
d. They are clones

A

c. They are hybrids

70
Q

The term vinifera refers to which of the following categories?

a. a grapevine species
b. a grapevine variety
c. a grapevine family
d. a grapevine genus

A

a. a grapevine species

71
Q

Which of the following grapes is also known as Grauburgunder?

a. Pinoty Noir
b. Pinot Gris
c. Charonnay
d. Pinot Blanc

A

b. Pinot Gris

72
Q

Which of the following grapes is primarily grown in Piedmont, Italy?

a. Cabernet Sauvignon
b. chenin blanc
c. sauvignon blanc
d. nebbiolo

A

d. nebbiolo

73
Q

Which of the following grape varieites is known for showing fruity, mineral, and petrol-like aromas?

a. Chenin Blanc
b. viognier
c. sauvignon blanc
d. riesling

A

d. riesling

74
Q

Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc?

a. left bank bordeaux
b. morgon
c. chinon
d. vouvray

A

c. chinon (France)

75
Q

Which of the following wines is most likely made from a majority of Merlot?

a. right bank bordeaux
b. left bank bordeaux
c. rioja
d. chianti

A

a. right bank bordeaux

76
Q

Which of the following is the leading red grape of Australia?

a. merlot
b. cabernet sauvignon
c. syrah
d. zinfandel

A

c. syrah

77
Q

The concord grape is a member of which of the following groups?

a. vitis vinifera
b. vitis labrusca
c. grapevine species
d. hybrid grapes

A

b. vitis labrusca

78
Q

Australia’s hunter valley is best known for which of the following grape varieties?

a. semillon
b. sauvignon blanc
c. torrontes
d. chenin blanc

A

a. semillon

79
Q

Chenin blanc is the most widely grown grape variety in which of the following countries?

a. france
b. spain
c. argentina
d. south africa

A

d. south africa

80
Q

Which of the following grapes is native to France but is grown exclusively in Argentina?

a. merlot
b. malbec
c. pinot noir
d. zinfandel

A

b. malbec

81
Q

Which of the followng grapes is also known as ugni blanc?

a. chardonnay
b. chenin blanc
c. trebbiano toscano
d. sauvignon blanc

A

c. trebbiano toscano

82
Q

Which of the following grapes is also sometimes referred to as Cannonau?

a. cabernet sauvignon
b. merlot
c. malbec
d. grenache

A

d. grenache

83
Q

Which of the following regions produces a well-known wine from the Malbec grape variety?

a. cahors
b. montalcino
c. priorat
d. morgon

A

a. cahors