Chapter 9 - Chennin Blanc / Semillion / Furmint Flashcards
1
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Chennin blanc - characteristics
A
Range of climates ( warm to cool ) high acidity flavour vary according to ripeness green fruit to citrus to stone fruit to tropical susceptible to not botrytis / noble rot
2
Q
France - chennin blanc
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Vouvray - Loire Valley
3
Q
Oaked or unoaked - chennin blanc
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usually unoaked to retain freshness
4
Q
where else is Chennin blanc grown
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South Africa - Western Cape
5
Q
Semillon characteristics
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moderate / warm climates medium to high acidity susceptible to not botrytis / noble rot flavours depend on ripeness apple, lemon, grass TO fruit, honey, nuts
6
Q
France - Semillon
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Bordeaux
Sauternes AOC
7
Q
Semillon blended with
A
Sauvignon blanc ( for dry and sweet )
8
Q
Oaked or unoaked - Semillon
A
often matured in oak
9
Q
Where else is Semillon grown
A
Australia - Hunter and Barossa Valley
10
Q
Furmit - characteristics
A
Moderate climate
high acidity
susceptible to not botrytis / noble rot
fresh and dried stones fruits, citrus, oak derived aromas
11
Q
Furmit grown in
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Hungary - Tokaj
12
Q
Tkaj Aszu
A
sweet wine made from grapes affected by Botrytis
number indicates level of sweetness
