Chapter Three - Grape Varieties Flashcards
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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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A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction
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Species
3
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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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Term used for offspring of sexual reproduction between two vitis vinifera grapes
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Cross
5
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Term used for a subspecies of vitis vinifera
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Variety
6
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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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A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of enviornments
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International
8
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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
9
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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
10
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A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it
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Clone
11
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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
12
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T/F
Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy
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False
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T/F
Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wines
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True
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T/F
Merlot ripens late and Cab Sauv ripens early
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False
15
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T/F
Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux
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True
16
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T/F
Cab Sauv is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world
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True
17
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T/F
The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc
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True
18
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T/F
Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany
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False
19
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T/F
Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat
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True
20
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T/F
In the US, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo
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False
21
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T/F
Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France
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True
22
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T/F
Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia
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False
23
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T/F
Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG
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True
24
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T/F
Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal
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False
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T?F
Syrah and Shriaz are actually the same grape variety
True
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T/F
Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo
True
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Italian grape variety known to have aromas of tar and roses
Nebbiolo
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The main variety in "the black wine of Cahors"
Malbec
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White grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a "california style" that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit.
Chardonnay
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Also known as Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris
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Red grape grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon
Pinot Noir
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Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile
Sangiovese
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The leading red grape of Spain
Tempranillo
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Also known as Ugni Blanc
Trebbiano Toscano
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One of the most aromatic white grape varities, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose
Gewurtz
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Red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Merlot
Syrah
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Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom
Muscat
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Red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina
Malbec
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White grape that often shows gasoline or petrol-like aromas
Rielsing
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Also known as Weissburgunder
Pinot Blanc
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The most widely planted grape in South Africa
Chenin Blanc
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What is true concerning Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir Grapes?
- They are hybrids
- They are clones
They are hybrids
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The term "vinifera" refers to what categories?
A grapevine species
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What grape is also known as Grauburgunder?
Pinot Gris
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What grape variety is known for showing fruity, mineral, and petrol-like aromas?
Riesling
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Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc?
- Left bank bordeaux
- Morgon
- Chinon
- Vouvray
Chinon
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What is the lead red grape variety in Australia?
Syrah
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The concord grape is a member of what group?
Vitis Labrusca
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Chenin Blanc is most widely grown grape variety in what country?
South Africa
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What grape is native to France but is now grown extensively in Argentina
Malbec
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What is also known as Ugni Blanc
Trebbiano Toscano
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What grape is also sometimes referred to as Cannonau
Grenache
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Characteristics of Chardonnay
cool climate; green apple, melon, pears
warm climate: tropical fruit
MLF: butter
oak aged: vanilla, butterscotch
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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc
green apple, yellow pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, white flowers, chamomile, honey and quince (aged)
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Characteristics of Muscat
musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot, table grape
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Characteristics of pinot grigio/pinot gris
apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond
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Characteristics of Riesling
lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol/kerosene, baking spices
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Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc
grass, hay, grapefruit, green pepper, asparagus, melon, flint, gooseberry, toast, smoke
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Characteristics of Semillon
aromas of citrus (lemon, yellow grapefruit), flowers (honeysuckle, lemon blossom) and tree fruit (peach, pear, or green apple)
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Characteristics of Viognier
flowers, peach, tangerine
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Characteristics of Gewurtzminer
flowers, spice, lychee, and rose
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Characteristics of Cabernet Franc
cranberry, strawberry, tobacco, mushroom, bell pepper, tea, raspberry, violet
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Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon
black currant, black cherry, eucalyptus, bell pepper, dark chocolate, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, caramel, cigar box
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Characteristics of Grenache
strawberry, sour cherry, flowers, black pepper, cranberry
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Characteristics of Merlot
blueberry, plum, black cherry, mint, coffee, chocolate
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Characteristics of Pinot Noir
cherry, raspberry, strawberry, earth, violet, lilac, sandalwood, mushroom
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Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz
blackberry, tar, leather, anise, rosemary, black pepper, smoke, lavender, forest floor, earth, dried fruits, smoked meats
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Characteristics of Zinfandel
jammy fruit characters with notes of raspberry, blackberry, and raisin
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Characteristics of Sangiovese
sour cherry and orange peel
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Characteristics of Nebbiolo
"tar and roses," cherry, blackberry, and licorice
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Characteristics of Tempranillo
strawberry, red cherry, currant, and spice
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Characteristics of Malbec
blackberry and plum
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Characteristics Gamay
red cherry, strawberry, banana, and red candy
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South African name for Chenin Blanc
Steen
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White grape grown in Sancerre
Sauvignon Blanc
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Predominant white grape variety of Cognac
Ugni Blanc
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White grape variety of Savennieres
Chenin Blanc
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White grape variety of Pouilly Fume
Sauvignon Blanc
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Red grape variety of Chinon
Cabernet Franc
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Red grape also known as Cannonau
Grenache
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Leading red grape variety of Burgundy
Pinot Noir
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Leading red grape of Chianti
Sangiovese
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Leading red grape of Barolo
Nebbiolo
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Red grape also known as Tinta Roriz
Tempranillo
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Red grape of Cahors
Malbec
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What are the characteristics of vitis vinifera grapes that make them ideally suited to the production of fine wines?
levels of fructose and glucose,
high level of phenolics,
wide variety of aromas and flavors,
ideal balance of sugar and acid.
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What best describes Vouvray?
A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Touraine region of the Loire
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Main grape species used for commercial wine production
Vitis vinifera
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Common term for grape subspecies
Variety
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Cabernet France x Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species
Cross (crossing)
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Major white grape of Burgundy
Chardonnay
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Leading white grape of the Clare Valley
Riesling
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Major white grape of Champagne
Chardonnay
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Term created by Robert Mondavi for Sauvignon BLanc
Fume Blanc
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Leading white grape of Hunter Valley
Semillon
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Red Grape (somewhat unique to California) known for "jammy" blackberry flavors
Zinfandel
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Leading red grape of Tuscany
Sangiovese
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Homeland for Chasselas
Switzerland
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second most important grape species
vitis labrusca
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Describe the flavor known as "foxy"
high acidity, and a characteristic of fresh grapes
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Chardonnay profile
well known examples: white Burgundy, Champagne, "California style" new world versions
Top producing countries: France, US, Australia
Characteristics: (cool) green apple, melon, pears, (warm) tropical fruit (mlf) vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, (oak) toast
Acidity: medium to high
Alcohol: medium to high
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Chenin Blanc profile
well known examples: Vouvray, Savennieres, Saumur
top producing countries: South Africa, France, US
Characteristics: green apple, yellow, pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, whie flowers, chamomile tea, (aged) honey and quince
Acidity: medium-plus to high
Alcohol: medium to high
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Muscat Profile
well known examples: southern France, northern Italy, Australia
top producing countries: Italy, France, Chile, Australia
Characteristics: musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot
Acidity: low to medium
Alcohol: medium to high
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Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Profile
well known examples: northeastern Italy, Alsace, Oregon
Top producing countries: Italy, US, Germany, France, Australia
Characteristics: apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond
Acidity: low to high
Alcohol: medium
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Riesling profile
Well known examples: Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Alsace, Clare/ Eden Valley, Finger lakes
Top producing countries: Germany, Australia, France, US
Characteristics: lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol/kerosene, baking spices
Acidity: high to very high
Alcohol: very low to high
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Sauvignon Blanc profile
Well known examples: Sancerre, Pouilly Fume, white Bordeaux, Fume Blanc, New Zealand
Top producing countries: France, NZ, Chile, US, South Africa
Characteristics: grass, hay, grapefruit, green pepper, asparagus, melon, flint, gooseberry, toast, smoke
Acidity: medium plus to high
Alcohol: medium
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What grape is also known as Schwarzriesling?
Pinot Meunier
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What grape is a cross between Cab Sauv and Grenache
Marselan
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What grape is also known as Welschriesling?
Grasevina
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This grape is used to produce a light red, slightly sweet sparkling wine in the Acqui DOCG
Brachetto
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What is a red grape allowed for use in the Cava DO?
Trepat
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Most widely planted grape in Sonoma county?
Chardonnay
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What grape is required to be a minimum of 75% of a white Vin de Corse AOC white wine
Vermentino
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What grape is used in the red wines of Ciro DOC?
Gaglioppo
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What grape variety is used in Bouzeron AOC?
Aligote
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What is the main grape variety used in Morrellino di Scanso?
Sangiovese
