Gewurtztraminer/Viognier/Albarino

Question 1

What type of grapes are Gewurtztraminer, Albarino and Viognier?

Answer 1

White grapes

Gewurtz and Viognier and aromatic grapes

Question 2

What climate does Gewurtztraminer prefer to grow in?

Answer 2

Cool to Moderate

Question 3

Is Gewurtztraminer dry or sweet?

Answer 3

Can be Both

Accumulates a high amount of sugar as it ripens - get high alcohol wines

Question 4

What is the typical profile of a Gewurtztraminer?

Answer 4

• Full-bodied
• Low-Medium Acid
• Pronounced Floral Aromas (rose)
• Stone Fruit (peach, apricot)
• Tropical Fruit (Lychee)
• Can develop flavours of Honey, Dried Fruit

Question 5

Is Gewurtztraminer oaked or unoaked?

Answer 5

Unoaked

To preserve floral aromas

Question 6

What is the most famous region in France for Gewurtztraminer?

Answer 6

Alsace AOC

Question 7

What is the typical climate for Viognier?

Answer 7

Moderate

Question 8

What is the typical profile of a Viognier wine?

Answer 8

• Dry
• Low-Medium Acid
• High Alcohol
• Medium-Full Body
• Floral Aromas (Blossom)
• Stone Fruit (Peach, Apricot)

Question 9

Are Viogniers Oaked?

Answer 9

Not typically

Some oak-aged Viogniers are made

Question 10

What appellation in France makes a fine example of Viognier?

Answer 10

Condrieu AOC

(Northern Rhone)

Single-Varietal - lightly oaked

Question 11

Where is Albarino grown?

Answer 11

• Spain (North-West region)

Question 12

What is the climate of Rias Baixas DO?

Answer 12

• Cooler
• Wetter
• Cloudier

Good for growing refreshing white wines

Question 13

What is the typical profile of an Albarino wine?

Answer 13

• Dry
• High Acid
• Medium-Bodied
• Stone-Fruit (Peach, Apricot)

Question 14

Are Albarino’s oaked or unoaked?

Answer 14

Unoaked.

Meant to be drunk young

Small amount of lees sometimes added to give complexity and body