Grape Locations and Varietals Flashcards
More than 90% of all quality white wine comes from these grapes. Where do they grow best?
Riesling - Alsace in Germany and France, New York, Washington State. Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux and Loire Valley, France; New Zealand; California (Fumé Blanc). Chardonnay - Burgundy and Champagne, France; California; Australia.
What are the major red wine grapes and where are they grown best?
Gamay - Beaujolais, France. Pinot Noir - Burgundy and Champagne,France; California; Oregon. Tempranillo- Rioja, Spain. Sangiovese -Tuscany, Italy. Merlot -Bordeaux, France;Napa California. Zinfandel- California. Cabernet Sauvignon- Bordeaux, France; Napa, California; Chile. Nebbiolo- Piedmont, Italy. Syrah/Shiraz-Rhône Valley, France; Australia; California.
What color is Albariño and where does it grow best?
white; Spain
What color is Assyrtiko and where does it grow best?
white; Greece
What color is Chenin Blanc and where does it grow best?
white; Loire Valley France, California
What color is Furmint and where does it grow best?
white; Hungary
What color is Gewürztraminer (aka Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?
white; Alsace France
What color is Hárslevelű and where does it grow best?
white; Hungary
What color is Grüner Veltliner and where does it grow best?
white; Austria
What color is Macabeo and where does it grow best?
white; Spain
What color is Moschofilero and where does it grow best?
white; Greece
What color is Olaszrizling and where does it grow best?
white; Hungary
What color is Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?
white; Italy, California, Oregon, Alsace France
What color is Roditis and where does it grow best?
white; Greece
What color is Sémillon and where does it grow best?
white; Bordeaux (Sauternes) France, Australia
What color is Szürkebarát and where does it grow best?
white; Hungary
What color is Torrontés Riojano and where does it grow best?
white; Argentina
What color is Trebbiano and where does it grow best?
white; Italy
What color is Verdejo and where does it grow best?
white; Spain
What color is Vidal and where does it grow best?
white; Canada, New York
What color is Viognier and where does it grow best?
white; Rhône Valley France, California
What color is Agiorgitiko and where does it grow best?
red; Greece
What color is Blaufränkisch and where does it grow best?
red; Austria
What color is Barbera and where does it grow best?
red; Italy, California
What color is Carñina and where does it grow best?
red; Spain
What color is Carménère and where does it grow best?
red; Chile
What color is Cinsault and where does it grow best?
red; Rhône Valley France
What color is Concord and where does it grow best?
red; United States
What color is Cabernet Franc and where does it grow best?
red; Loire Valley and Bordeaux France
What color is Dolcetto and where does it grow best?
red; Italy
What color is Grenache/Garnacha and where does it grow best?
red; Rhône Valley France, Spain
What color is Kadarka and where does it grow best?
red; Hungary
What color is Kéfrankos and where does it grow best?
red; Hungary
What color is Malbec and where does it grow best?
red; Bordeaux and Cahors France, Argentina
What color is Monastrell and where does it grow best?
red; Spain
What color is Petite Syrah and where does it grow best?
red; California
What color is Pinot Meunier and where does it grow best?
red; Champagne France
What color is Portugieser and where does it grow best?
red; Hungary
What color is St. Laurent and where does it grow best?
red; Austria
What color is Xinomavro and where does it grow best?
red; Greece
