Grape Varietals: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint Flashcards
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Chenin Blanc?
(ie: Acidty, Noble Rot?, etc.)
- versatile: range of climates
- high acidity
- susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Chenin Blanc?
(ie: Sweetness, Oaked? Flavor/Aroma from Age)
- many harvest options
- dry to sweet
- oaked or unoaked
- very good or outstanding examples can age:
- dried fruit
- honey
- nuts
What types of Climate does Chenin Blanc prefer?
- Cool
- Moderate
- Warm
Where are the important regions in France for Chenin Blanc?
-
Loire Valley:
- Vouvray
Where is South Africa’s most widely planted White Grape variety in the Western Cape?
- Chenin Blanc
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Semillon/Sémillon?
(ie: Acidty, Noble Rot?, etc.)
- medium to high acidity
- susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Semillon/Sémillon?
(ie: Sweetness, Body, Oaked? Blended? Aged?, etc.)
- many harvest options
- dry to sweet
- light- to full-bodied
- unoaked or oaked
- sometimes blended (Sauvignon Blanc)
- very good or outstanding examples can age
What types of Climate does Semillon/Sémillon prefer?
- Moderate
- Warm
Where are the important regions in France for Sémillon?
- Bordeaux
- Sauternes
Where are the important regions in Australia for Semillon?
- Hunter Valley
- Barossa Valley
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Furmint?
(ie: Acidty, Noble Rot?)
- high acidity
- susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
What is the important region for Furmint?
- Tokaj, Hungary
What types of Climate does Furmint prefer?
- Moderate
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Furmint?
(ie: Sweetness, Oaked? Flavor/Aroma from Age)
- dry to sweet
- unoaked or oaked
- very good or outstanding examples (notably sweet wine) can age:
- dried fruit
- caramel
- nuts
Where is the important region in France for Riesling?
• Alsace
