Chapter Three - Grape Varieties Flashcards
An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing
Cabernet Sauvignon
A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction
Species
The name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction between a vitis vinifera grape and a vitis labrusca grape
Hybrid
Term used for offspring of sexual reproduction between two vitis vinifera grapes
Cross
Term used for a subspecies of vitis vinifera
Variety
Term used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area
Autochthonous
A term used for grape varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of enviornments
International
Term used for an asexually reproduced vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parent
Clone
A grape variety derived from a vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows
Mutation
A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it
Clone
A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species
Hybrid
T/F
Tempranillo is the sole ingredient in many of the red wines of Piedmont, Italy
False
T/F
Zinfandel is known for producing robust red wines as well as off-dry blush wines
True
T/F
Merlot ripens late and Cab Sauv ripens early
False
T/F
Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot are all grown in Bordeaux
True
T/F
Cab Sauv is the most widely planted quality red grape in the world
True
T/F
The Chinon AOC produces a red wine based on Cabernet Franc
True
T/F
Merlot is known as Spatburgunder in Germany
False
T/F
Grenache is grown in the Spanish region of Priorat
True
T/F
In the US, Zinfandel is a legally approved synonym for Primitivo
False
T/F
Pinot Noir is grown in the Champagne region of France
True
T/F
Malbec is referred to as Cannonau on the island of Sardinia
False
T/F
Sangiovese is the main grape variety used in the wines of the Chianti DOCG
True
T/F
Tempranillo is not grown in Portugal
False
T?F
Syrah and Shriaz are actually the same grape variety
True
T/F
Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo
True
Italian grape variety known to have aromas of tar and roses
Nebbiolo
The main variety in “the black wine of Cahors”
Malbec
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
Also known as Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris
Red grape grown in Burgundy, New Zealand, and Oregon
Pinot Noir
Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile
Sangiovese
The leading red grape of Spain
Tempranillo
Also known as Ugni Blanc
Trebbiano Toscano
One of the most aromatic white grape varities, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and rose
Gewurtz
Red grape variety often used in a blend along with Grenache and Merlot
Syrah
Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk, honey, apricot, table grapes, and orange blossom
Muscat
Red grape variety that is native to France, but that has achieved renown in Argentina
Malbec
White grape that often shows gasoline or petrol-like aromas
Rielsing
Also known as Weissburgunder
Pinot Blanc
The most widely planted grape in South Africa
Chenin Blanc
What is true concerning Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir Grapes?
- They are hybrids
- They are clones
They are hybrids
The term “vinifera” refers to what categories?
A grapevine species
What grape is also known as Grauburgunder?
Pinot Gris
What grape variety is known for showing fruity, mineral, and petrol-like aromas?
Riesling
Which of the following wines is made from a majority of Cabernet Franc?
- Left bank bordeaux
- Morgon
- Chinon
- Vouvray
Chinon