Gewurztraminer/Viognier/Albarino Flashcards
1
Q
What climate is suited to Gewurztraminer
A
- Cool
TO - Moderate
2
Q
What is the aroma intensity typicaly with Gewurtzraminer
A
- Pronounced
3
Q
Typical Gewurtzraminer Grid
Aroma Intensity-Acid-Alcohol-Body-Flavours
A
- Aroma Intensity=Pronounced
- Acid=Low to Medium
- Alcohol=High
- Body=Full
Flavours=Floral, Stone fruits and tropical - Rose
- Peach
- Apricot
- Lychee
Aged wines can have honey and dried fruit in the bottle
4
Q
What is the most famous region for Gewurtztraminer
A
- Alsace AOC
5
Q
What climate does Viogier do well in
A
- Moderate
6
Q
What is the typical grid for Viognier
Sweetness-Acid-Alcohol-Body-Flavour
A
- Sweetness=Dry
- Acid=Low to Medium
- Alcohol=High
- Body=Medium to Full
Flavours=Floral and Stone fruit - Blossom
- Peach
- Apricot
7
Q
Where are some of the finest examples planted
Area and AOC
A
- Northern Rhone
- Condrieu AOC
8
Q
What country is known for Albarino
A
- Spain
North West corner
9
Q
What Denominacion de Origen (DO) is known for Albarino
A
- Rias Baixas DO
10
Q
What climate does is Rias Baixas
location-other climate influence?
A
- Moderate
- Close to ocean
- Cooler wetter and cloudy than the rest of spain
11
Q
What is a typical Albarino like
Sweetness-Acid-Body-Flavours (4)
A
- Sweetness=Dry
- Acidity=High
- Body=Medium
- Flavours=Citrus and Stone Fruits
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Peach
- Apricot