China Flashcards

1
Q

dominant style of wine produced in China

A

dry reds

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2
Q

When did the modern era of wine production in China begin?

A

1892- 100 + European varieties imported to CHina by Zhang Bishi

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3
Q

Most of China’s grapegrowing and winemaking occurs in the ______ portion of the country

A

northern

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4
Q

dominant varieties

A

Red Globe, Kyoho, Thompson Seedless, Muscat

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5
Q

most planted grape (half of plantings)

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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6
Q

2 most planted grape

A

Cabertnet Gernischt (aka Carmenere)

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7
Q

lead white grape

A

Chardonnay

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8
Q

This grape has been grown in China for centuries and is also known as Dragon Eyes

A

Longyan

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9
Q

The Great Wall of China cuts through this province; vineyards are often planted in its shadows

A

Hebei

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10
Q

China’s first official appellation

A

Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain

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11
Q

this province is located on the shores of the Yellow Sea

A

Shandong

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12
Q

Where is the home of Grace Vineyards?

A

province of Shanxi

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13
Q

What is notable about Grace Vineyards?

A

one of China’s most renowned wineries

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14
Q

China’s southernmost winegrowing region

A

Yunnan

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15
Q

What is sake?

A

rice wine

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16
Q

Japan has been making wine from this native grape since the 8th century

A

Koshu

17
Q

the majority of Japanese wine is produced in …

A

Honshu (the main island)

18
Q

popular Japanese hybrid grape

A

Muscat Bailey-A

19
Q

What kind of grapes do you see planted in Japan?

A

Koshu, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Bailey-A, merlot, chard, cab sauv, zweigelt

20
Q

A wine labeled “Wine of Japan” must be made with grapes sourced __% from Japan

A

100

21
Q

Origin + varietal reqs for Japan

A

85%

22
Q

Yamanashi Prefecture is notable for…

A

first Japanese Geographical Indication for wine