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1
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What is Savagnin Blanc also known as?

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Traminer

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What type of wine is vin jaune?

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A wine aged under flor with some similarity to dry sherry

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In which French region is Savagnin Blanc particularly valued?

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Jura

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What is the exclusive appellation for vin jaune?

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Château Chalon

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What are the two main styles of Savagnin Blanc wines produced in Jura?

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  • Traditional, golden, nutty, oxidative version
  • Modern, non-oxidative version
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Name a few recommended Jura producers of Savagnin-based wines.

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  • Daniel Dugois
  • Domaine Lornet
  • Jacques Puffeney
  • Domaine de la Renardière
  • André and Mireille Tissot
  • La Tournelle
  • Château d’Arlay
  • Domaine Baud
  • Les Chais du Vieux Bourg
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Which producers are particularly renowned for Château Chalon?

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  • Berthet-Bondet
  • Jean Bourdy
  • Jean Macle
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How many hectares of Traminer were recorded in Austria in 2009?

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321 ha (793 acres)

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What mutations of Traminer are likely present in Austria?

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  • Roter Traminer
  • Gewürztraminer
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What is the name of the rare yellow-berried mutation of Traminer in Austria?

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Gelber Traminer (or Traminer Gelb)

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What type of wines do producers like Knoll and Salomon Undhof make from Gelber Traminer?

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  • Extremely floral
  • High-acid
  • Dry
  • Sweet
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What is Savagnin Blanc known as in Switzerland?

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Heida or Païen

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13
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Where are the high-altitude vineyards that produce Heida located?

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Visperterminen in the Valais

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What are some examples of wines produced from Heida?

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  • St Jodern’s Heida Veritas (Visperterminen)
  • Chanton’s Heida (Visp)
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Which Czech name is used for Traminer?

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Prynč or Brynšt

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What is Traminer known as in Slovenia?

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Traminec

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How many hectares of Traminec were there in Slovenia in 2009?

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215 ha (531 acres)

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Which region in Slovenia has the majority of Traminec plantings?

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Štajerska Slovenija (Slovenian Styria)

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How many hectares of Traminer were recorded in Bulgaria in 2009?

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1,072 ha (2,649 acres)

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Where is Traminer also found outside of Europe?

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Krasnodar Krai in Russia

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What type of wine does Château des Charmes produce from Savagnin Blanc in Canada?

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  • Icewine
  • Occasionally a dry white
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22
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What is Mazuelo?

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A black variety from north-east Spain high in tannins and acidity.

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What are the principal synonyms for Mazuelo?

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  • Bovale di Spagna
  • Bovale Grande
  • Carignan Noir
  • Carignane
  • Cariñano
  • Crujillón
  • Mazuela
  • Mollard
  • Samsó
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24
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Which varieties are commonly mistaken for Mazuelo?

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  • BOBAL
  • CINSAUT
  • GRACIANO
  • MOLLARD
  • NIEDDERA
  • PARRALETA
  • PASCALE
  • TINTILIA DEL MOLISE
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Where does the name Mazuelo originate from?

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Mazuelo de Muñó, a village in the province of Burgos in Castilla y León.

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26
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What has DNA profiling confirmed about Mazuelo and Cariñena?

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Mazuelo and Cariñena are identical.

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True or False: Carignan is identical to Bovale di Spagna.

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True

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What are the viticultural characteristics of Mazuelo?

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  • Vigorous
  • Highly productive
  • Late budding
  • Very late ripening
  • Prone to powdery mildew and grape moths
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29
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What types of climates does Mazuelo thrive in?

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Mediterranean climates.

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What is the typical yield of Mazuelo per hectare?

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Up to 200 hl/ha when given free rein.

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Where is Mazuelo commonly grown in France?

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Languedoc-Roussillon, particularly in Aude and Hérault.

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What is the total area of Carignano vines in Italy as of 2009?

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1,748 ha (4,320 acres).

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Fill in the blank: Mazuelo is known as _______ in Catalunya.

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Samsó

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34
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What is the status of Carignan in Israel as of 2009?

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800 ha (1,977 acres), down from higher numbers in the past.

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What is the white mutation of Mazuelo called?

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Carignan Blanc.

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36
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In which country is Carignan Blanc increasingly recognized as an ingredient in full-bodied whites?

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France.

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Where can Mazuelo be found outside of Spain?

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  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Turkey
  • Malta
  • Tunisia
  • Morocco
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What is the total area of Carignan in Chile as of 2008?

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675 ha (1,668 acres).

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What are some notable producers of Mazuelo in France?

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  • Sylvain Fadat
  • Château Lastours
  • Maxine Magnon
  • Jean-Marie Rimbert
  • Domaine Bertrand Bergé
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What is the significance of ancient bushvines for producing Mazuelo wines?

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They produce better quality wines.

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What is the primary region for Carignano del Sulcis DOC?

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Sardegna.

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What type of wines does Carignan typically produce?

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High in acid, color, and tough tannins, occasionally bitter.

43
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What is the area of Mazuelo planted in Spain in 2008?

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6,130 ha (15,150 acres).

44
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What is Riesling?

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One of the most ancient German grape varieties

45
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What does the name Riesling possibly derive from?

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Old German ‘rîzan’, meaning ‘to split’, ‘to make an incision’, ‘to carve’, ‘to engrave’, or ‘to tear’

46
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Where is Riesling believed to have originated?

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In the Rheingau, on the northern bank of the Rhein in Germany

47
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What is the earliest documented mention of Riesling?

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A document dated 3 March 1435

48
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What is the significance of the mention of ‘riesslingen’ in the 1435 document?

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It refers to vine cuttings for the vineyard

49
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What is the relationship between Riesling and Gouais Blanc?

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Riesling has a parent-offspring relationship with Gouais Blanc

50
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Which grape varieties are half-siblings to Riesling?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Gamay Noir
  • Elbling
  • Furmint
51
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What grape varieties have been erroneously named after Riesling?

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  • Clare Riesling (Crouchen)
  • Cape Riesling (Crouchen)
  • Gray Riesling (Trousseau)
52
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What are some notable crosses involving Riesling?

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  • Aurelius
  • Ehrenfelser
  • Kerner
  • Müller-Thurgau
  • Scheurebe
53
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True or False: Riesling is officially allowed to be grown in France.

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False, except in Alsace

54
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How much Riesling was planted in Alsace in 2009?

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3,382 ha (8,357 acres)

55
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What are the three authorized Riesling clones in Alsace?

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  • 49
  • 1089
  • 1091
56
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What distinguishes Alsace Riesling from German Riesling?

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Traditionally chaptalized and vinified dry, fuller-bodied

57
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Which countries have significant Riesling plantings?

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  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Luxembourg
  • Italy
  • Spain
58
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What percentage of Luxembourg’s total vineyard area is Riesling?

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More than 12%

59
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How much Riesling is grown in Germany?

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22,434 ha (55,436 acres)

60
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What are the two largest wine regions in Germany for Riesling?

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  • Pfalz
  • Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
61
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What is the typical alcohol level of Mosel Riesling wines?

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About 8% alcohol

62
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What characterizes dry Riesling wines from Germany?

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Alcohol levels closer to 13% with no added sugar

63
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What is the main Riesling growing region in Austria?

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Weinviertel

64
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How much Riesling is grown in Hungary?

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1,283 ha (3,170 acres)

65
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What is the name of Riesling in the Czech Republic?

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Ryzlink Rýnský

66
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What is the name of Riesling in Croatia?

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Rizling Rajnski

67
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How much Riesling was grown in Moldova in 2009?

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1,343 ha (3,319 acres)

68
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Fill in the blank: Riesling is much more important in _______ than in Italy.

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Riesling Italico

69
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What was the percentage of vineyard area planted with Riesling in Croatia in 2009?

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Just over 3%

This corresponds to 1,072 ha (2,649 acres) of Riesling, known as Rizling Rajnski.

70
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How many hectares of Riesling were planted in the Republic of Moldova in 2009?

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1,343 ha (3,319 acres)

The variety is also referred to as Rislinoc.

71
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What was the total area of Riesling planted in Bulgaria in 2009?

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1,170 ha (2,891 acres)

This data highlights the presence of Riesling in different regions.

72
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How many hectares of Riesling were reported in Krasnodar Krai, Russia in 2009?

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882 ha (2,179 acres)

The specific type of Riesling is not clearly identified.

73
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What is the name of the Riesling variety grown in Ukraine in 2009?

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‘Rhine Riesling’

Ukraine had 2,702 ha (6,677 acres) of this variety.

74
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In California, what was the total area of Riesling vineyards in 2010?

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3,831 acres (1,550 ha)

300 acres (121 ha) of that were not yet bearing.

75
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What is a notable characteristic of much California Riesling?

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Soft and dilute

However, some producers like Chateau Montelena and Smith Madrone have produced exceptions.

76
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Which state has a solid tradition of producing respectable Riesling but lacks a strong market for it?

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Oregon

Oregon had a total of 777 acres (314 ha) of Riesling.

77
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What has contributed to Washington State being recognized as a Riesling specialist?

A

Co-operation between Château Ste Michelle and Erni Loosen

This partnership led to increased interest and plantings of Riesling.

78
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What was the increase in Riesling plantings in Washington State from 1999 to 2011?

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From 1,900 acres (769 ha) to 6,320 acres (2,558 ha)

This reflects the growing popularity of Riesling in the state.

79
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Which region in New York State is known for producing fine Riesling?

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Finger Lakes region

In 2008, there were 683 acres (276 ha) of Riesling grown there.

80
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What is the main characteristic of Riesling?

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Generally relatively low in alcohol but high in both acidity and extract.

81
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In which region is Riesling officially allowed in France?

82
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How much Riesling was planted in Alsace in 2009?

A

3,382 ha (8,357 acres).

83
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What are the three authorized Riesling clones in Alsace?

A
  • 49
  • 1089
  • 1091
84
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What is the difference between Alsace and German Riesling in terms of vinification?

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Alsace Riesling has traditionally been chaptalized and vinified dry.

85
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Which types of Rieslings are typically sweet in Alsace?

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  • Vendange Tardive
  • Sélection de Grains Nobles
86
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What is the significance of terroir in Riesling production?

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Riesling communicates the variation between various limestone, granite, and marl sites.

87
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Name some recommended producers of Alsace Riesling.

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  • Marcel Deiss
  • Hugel
  • Josmeyer
  • Kreydenweiss
  • Meyer-Fonné
  • René Muré
  • André Ostertag
  • Rolly-Gassmann
  • Domaines Schlumberger
  • Trimbach
  • Weinbach
  • Zind-Humbrecht
88
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How much Riesling was grown in Italy in 2000?

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624 ha (1,542 acres).

89
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In which regions of Italy is Riesling primarily found?

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  • Alto Adige
  • Friuli
90
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How much Riesling was grown in Spain in 2009?

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97 ha (240 acres).

91
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What percentage of Luxembourg’s vineyard area is Riesling?

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More than 12%.

92
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How much Riesling is planted in Germany?

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22,434 ha (55,436 acres).

93
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Which German wine regions have the most Riesling planted?

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  • Pfalz (5,458 ha)
  • Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (5,390 ha)
  • Rheinhessen (3,769 ha)
  • Rheingau (2,464 ha)
  • Württemberg (2,083 ha)
94
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What is the typical alcohol content of Riesling from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer?

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About 8% alcohol.

95
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True or False: German Riesling has mostly been sweet in the past.

96
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What are the characteristics of dry Riesling from Germany?

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  • Alcohol levels closer to 13%
  • No help from sugar added to fermentation
97
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Which region in Austria has the most Riesling planted?

A

Weinviertel.

98
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How much Riesling is grown in Hungary?

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1,283 ha (3,170 acres).

99
Q

What is Ryzlink Rýnský known as in the Czech Republic?

100
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How much Riesling was planted in California in 2010?

A

3,831 acres (1,550 ha).

101
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What is the name of the Riesling produced by Château Grand Traverse?

102
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Fill in the blank: Riesling is much more important in _____ than Riesling.

103
Q

Which state is known for its Riesling producers like Château Ste Michelle?

A

Washington.

104
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Which wine company collaborated with Erni Loosen to boost Riesling interest in Washington?

A

Château Ste Michelle.

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