Grape Varietals Chapter 3 Flashcards
Example of a hybrid grape
Seyval Blanc, Baco Noir
Example of a cross
Cabernet Suvignon
A scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar
Species
Sexual reproduction between two species such as Vinifera and Labrusca (two different but closely related species)
Hybrid
Sexual reproduction between two vinifera grapes
Cross
Sub Species of vinifera or what is a grape subspecies
Grape varietal
Name for an indigenous grape species
Autochthonous
A term used for grapes that thrive in a wide range of environments
International
Imperfect reproduction of grape varietal from it’s parents
Mutation
Reproduction of grape that is close to that of parents and often has a number assigned to it.
Clone
Where would you find Torrentes
Argentina
Where would you find Viogner
USA. Rhone
What grape is a popular Hunter Valley Varietal (Australia)
Semillion
Leading white grape of Burgandy
Chardonnay
What varietal is used in Rutherglen (Australia)
Muscat
Grape used in Cognac (France)
Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
Leading white grape of Sancerre
Sauvignon Blanc
Grape used in Eden and Clare Valley (Australia) wine
Reisling
Popular grape in both Northeastern Italy and Oregon
Pinot Grigio/Gris