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Gewurztraminer,, Viognier and Albarino Flashcards

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What climate is best for Gewurztraminer

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Cool to moderate

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Gewurztraminer is used only in dry white wines. True/False

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False, it is used for wines that range from dry to sweet

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Gewurztraminer grapes have a low level of sugar. True/False

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False

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A dry Gewurztraminer is a low alcohol wine. True/False

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False, due to the high sugars in the grapes, it needs a higher level of alcohol to offset the sweetness

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What are some of the aromas in a Gewurztraminer

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Rose, Peach, Aprioct and Lychee

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Is Gewurztraminer generally oaked or unoaked

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Unoaked to preserve the floral aromas

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What is the most popular region for Gewurztraminer

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Alsace AOC

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What type of climate is best for Viognier

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Moderate

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9
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Describe the typical traits of a Viognier:
Sweetness
Acid
Alcohol
Body

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Dry
Low to Medium Acid
High Alcohol
Medium to Full body

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10
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What are the most pronounced aromas in a Viognier

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Floral and Stone Fruit

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Can Viognier be aged in oak?

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Although rare, some are aged in oak

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What is a popular region in France for Viognier

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Condrieu AOC

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13
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Where is Condrieu located

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Northern Rhone

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Viognier wines produced in Condrieu are often blended with Sauvignon Blanc. True or False

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False, they are typically a single varietal

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Does viognier have any detectable oak flavours

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Yes, there can be

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16
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Where is Albarino grown?

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Rias Baixas DO in Spain

17
Q

Rias Baixas has a cool, wet and cloudy climate. True/False

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True

18
Q

Describe a typical Alberino.
Acid
Body
Flavours

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High Acid
Medium body
Citrus Fruit and Stone Fruit

19
Q

Alberino is best when young. True/False

A

True

20
Q

Is lees contact ever done in the production of Alberino wines?

A

Sometimes, yes

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