chapter three: grape varieties Flashcards
main grape species used for commercial wine production
vitis vinifera
common term for grape subspecies
variety
native north american vine species often used as rootstock
vitis labrusca
offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species
cross (crossing)
cabernet franc x sauvignon blanc
cabernet sauvignon
offspring created via typical reproduction of closely related but different species
hybrid
a grape that has developed some distinct characteristics from its parent, such as pinot gris (and its parent, pinot noir)
mutation
a grape variety created via vegetative propagation, determined to be just slightly different from its parent
clone
major white grape of burgundy
chardonnay
south african nickname for chenin blanc
steen
leading red grape of burgundy
pinot noir
leading white grape or the clare valley
riesling
major white grape of champagne
chardonnqy
also known as grauburgunder
pinot gris
white grape of sancerre
sauvignon blanc
red grape of cahors
malbec
term created by robert mondavi for sauvignon blanc
fumé blanc
also known as tinta roriz
tempranillo
leading white grape of hunter valley
semillon
grape of barolo
nebbiolo
also known as weissburgunder
pinot blanc (pinot bianco)
leading grape of the cognac region
ugni blanc (trebbiano toscano)
red grape - famous in california - known for jammy blackberry flavors
zinfandel
grape variety of savennieres
chenin blanc
red grape variety of chinon
cabernet franc
white grape variety (grown in a few places, including alsace) with aromas of flowers, perfume, and lychee
gewurztraminer
also known as cannonau
grenache
leading red grape of tuscany
sangiovese
chasselas: place of origin
switzerland
three grapes of the GSM blend
grenache, syrah, mourvèdre
teinturier
a grape with red flesh (in addition to red skin)