General Swiss information Flashcards
What is the Swiss term for states?
Cantons
What are the 4 national languages of Switzerland?
French
German
Italian
Romansch
What is the most cultivated white grape in Switzerland?
Chasselas
What is Johannisberg?
Sylvaner
Which canton is responsible for 40% of Swiss production?
Valais
What river is in Valais?
Rhone
What is Dole?
A blend primarily of Pinot Noir and Gamay
What is Vin des Glacier?
A maderized wine made from Reze, stored in high-altitude soleras.
Where is Vaud?
On the north shores of Lake Geneva
What are the 6 regional Vaud AOC?
Chablais La Cote Lavaux Vully Bouvillars Cotes de l'Orbe
Where are the most dense plantings?
Geneva
What are the 5 major producing cantons of Switzerland?
Where are they?
Valais - south, bordering Italy
Vaud - wastern corner, bordering France & Geneva
Geneva - western corner
Neuchatel - in west, northern shores of Lake Neuchatel
Ticino - south central bordering Italy
What is Fendant?
Chasselas
What is Malvoisie?
Pinot Gris
What is Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel?
A label seal of quality for traditional sweet wines, created in 1996.