grape varieties Flashcards
which 3 regions are known for producing chardonnay ?
Burgundy, France - Australia - California , USA
IS PINOT GRIGIO light, medium, or full bodied?
light body
what aromas does chardonnay have in cool climates ?
green fruit (apple), and citrus (lemon)
is sauvignon blanc, light medium or full bodied?
light to medium
what aromas does sauv blanc have ?
green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon), herbaceous (asparagus)
which region is known for pinot grigio ?
italy
is chardonnay, light medium or full bodied in warm climates?
medium to full body
what aromas does riesling have?
floral, green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon)and stone fruits
which white grape variety is often used to produce wines w a range of sweetness, from dry to sweet?
riesling
is chardonnay, light medium or full bodied in cool climates?
light to medium
what aromas does chardonnay have in warm climates?
stone fruit (peach), tropical (pineapple, banana)
which three regions are known for producing riesling?
Germany, Alsace France, and Australia
what aromas does pinot grigio have?
pear and lemon
which two regions are known for producing sauv blanc?
new zealand and sancerre
does chardonnay have low, med, or high acidity in warm climates ?
medium acidity
what are the principal white grape varieties ?
chardonnay, sauv blanc, pinot grigio, and riesling.
is riesling light, medium, or full bodied?
light to medium
do sauv blanc, pinot grigio, and riesling, have low medium, or high acidity?
high acidity
which three regions are known for producing chardonnay
Burgundy (France), Australia and California.
What grape variety is used to make Red Burgundy?
pinot noir
which wine would you expect to have the flavours/aromas of blackcurrant, green bell pepper/capsicum and mint?
cabernet sauvignon
wines that may be made entirely or partly from Chardonnay grapes.
Champagne
Chablis
White Burgundy
What grape variety is used to make Red Burgundy?
pinot noir
medium full bodied red from spain w red fruit flavors and vanilla flavors from oak
Rioja
when opening sparkling wine you should turn..
the bottle not the cork
food high in umami makes red wine
more bitter less fruity
sweet food makes a dry wine
more acidic less fruity
salt in food can make a wine taste
less bitter and less acidic