Grape Varieties Flashcards
South African name for Chenin Blanc
Steen
White grape made into sweet wines in Rutherglen
Muscat Blanc
Leading white grape of Australia’s Clare Valley
Riesling
White grape grown in Sancerre
Sauvignon Blanc
Term created by Robert Mondavi for a certain style of Sauvignon Blanc
Fume Blanc
Leading white grape of Hunter Valley
Semillon
German name for Pinot Blanc
Weissburgunder
Predominant white grape variety of Cognac
Ugni Blanc
White grape variety of Savennieres
Chenin Blanc
White grape variety of Pouilly-Fume
Sauvignon Blanc
Red grape variety of Chinon
Cabernet Franc
Most widely planted red grape variety in the world
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape also known as Cannonau
Grenache
Leading red grape variety of Burgundy
Pinot Noir
The three grapes of the G-S-M blend
Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre
Leading red grape variety of Chianti
Sangiovese
Red grape variety of Barolo
Nebbiolo
Red grape also known as Tinta Roriz
Tempranillo
Red grape of Cahors
Malbec
Leading red grape variety of Rioja
Tempranillo
Grape variety with flavors of Raspberry, Cranberry, Tobacco
Cabernet Franc
Grape variety with Inky Black Color, Blackberry, Plum
Malbec
Grape variety often described as tasting like Tar and Roses
Nebbiolo
Grape variety often described as having flavors of Sour Cherry and Orange Peel
Sangiovese
Grape variety often described as having flavors of Blackberry, Lavender, Tar
Syrah
Grape variety often described as Earthy, Cherry, Low-to-Medium Tannin
Pinot Noir
Grape variety often described as having a waxy character on the palate
Semillon
Grape variety with flavors of Green Apple, Apricot, Melon
Chenin Blanc
Grape variety with flavors of Honey, Musk, Table Grapes
Muscat
Grape variety with flavors of Lime, Peach, Gasoline
Riesling
Grape variety with flavors of Gooseberry, Freshly Cut Green Grass
Sauvignon Blanc
Grape variety with flavors of Perfume, Spice, Flowers
Gewurtztraminer
What makes Vitis Vinifera ideally suited to the production of wine?
levels of fructose and glucose, high level of phenolics, wide variety of aromas and flavors, ideal balance of sugar and acid.
Main grape species used for commercial wine production
Vitis vinifera
Common term for grape subspecies
Variety
Cabernet Franc X Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species
Cross (crossing)
Major white grape of Burgundy
Chardonnay
South African nickname for Chenin Blanc
Steen
Leading red grape of Burgundy
Pinot Noir
Typical offspring created via typical reproduction of closely related but difference species
Hybrid
Leading white grape of the Clare Valley
Riesling
Major white grape of Champagne
Chardonnay
Also known as Grauburgunder
Pinot Gris
White grape of Sancerre
Sauvignon Blanc
Red grape of Cahors
Malbec
Term created by Robert Mondavi for Sauv Blanc
Fume Blanc
AKA Tinta Roriz
Tempranillo
Leading white grape of Hunter Valley
Semillon
Grape used in Barolo
Nebbiolo
Also known as Weissburgunder
Pinot Blanc
Predominant variety of the Cognac region
Ugni Blanc
Red grape somewhat unique to CA for jammy blackberry flavors
Zinfandel
Grape variety of Savennieres
Chenin Blanc
Red grape variety of Chinon
Cab Franc
AKA Cannonau
Grenache
Leading red grape of Tuscany
Sangiovese
Homeland for Chasselas
Switzerland
Three grapes of the G-S-M blend
Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre