Different Grape Varieties Flashcards
Name 7 Cool climate white grapes?
Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc Gruner Veltliner Gewurztraminer(high aroma) Pinot Gris Melon de Bourgogne(Muscadet)
Name 7 Moderate climate white grapes?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains(high aroma) Roussanne Torrontes(high aroma) Albarino Semillon Chardonnay Viognier
Name 7 Cool and Moderate climate red grapes?
Corvina Gamay Barbera Nebbiolo Sangiovese Pinot Noir Merlot
Name 7 Warm climate red grapes?
Grenache Zinfandel Syrah Malbec Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage.
What are some typical characteristics of Riesling?
Tannin: None
Acid: H
Alcohol: L to M
Body: Light to M-
Sweetness: Dry to Sweet
Reference point appellation: Mosel, Germany
Lime, green pear, jasmine, honey and slate
What are some typical characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?
Tannin: None
Acid: H
Alcohol: M to M+
Body: M
Sweetness: Dry
Reference point appellation: Sancerre, Loire Valley and Marlborough, NZ
Gooseberry, passion fruit and fresh cut grass
What are some typical characteristics of Chenin Blanc?
Tannin: Low Acid: H Alcohol: M- to H Body: Light to Full Sweetness: Dry to sweet Reference point appellation: Vouvray, Loire Valley Bruised yellow apple and honey
What are some typical characteristics of Gruner Veltliner?
Tannin: None
Acid: M+
Alcohol: M to M+
Body: M to M+
Sweetness: Dry
Reference point appellation: Wachau, Austria
Grapefruit, arugula, daikon and white pepper
What are some typical characteristics of Gewurztraminer?
Tannin: slight Acid: M Alcohol: M Body: M to M+ Sweetness: Dry to sweet Reference point appellation: Alsace Rose petal, lychee, soft peach and exotic spices High aroma on the nose
What are some typical characteristics of Pinot Gris?
Tannin: very slight Acid: M Alcohol: M Body: M to M+ Sweetness: Dry to sweet Reference point appellation: Alsace Soft peach, musk, lemon pith and orange blossoms
What are some typical characteristics of Melon de Bourgogne?
Also called Muscadet Tannin: None Acid: M+ to H Alcohol: M to M- Body: M- to M Sweetness: Bone dry Reference point appellation: Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley Neutral, mineral driven with a touch of sourdough, stale beer
What are some typical characteristics of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains?
Tannin: Very slight Acid: M Alcohol: M to H Body: Light to Full Sweetness: Dry to Sweet and Fortified Reference point appellation: Alsace Also grown all around the Mediterranean Intensely perfumed, elderflower and tangerine High Aroma on the nose
