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Grape Varieties Flashcards

1
Q

What is the GENUS to which grapes belong?

A

Vitis

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2
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Where is it believed that vitis vinifera originated?

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The Caucasus Mountains

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3
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What is the most common species of vitis?

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Vitis vinifera

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4
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What is the second most common species of vitis?

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Vitis labrusca

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5
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What is the vine-type term for things like vitis vinifera?

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Species

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6
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What is the vine-type term for specific grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay?

A

Subspecies

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7
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Through what method of reproduction do grapes reproduce?

A

Asexual reproduction

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8
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What is the term used for a grape that is the same as its parent, but slightly different due to environmental changes?

A

Clone

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9
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What is the term for a grape that, due to imperfect reproduction as it grows, has changed?

A

Mutation

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10
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What is the term for sexual reproduction between different subspecies?

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Crossing

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11
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What is the term for a grape resultant from sexual reproduction between different grapes from different species? (aka between vitis vinifera and labrusca)

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Hybrid

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12
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What is the term for grapes that thrive in a wide variety of regions?

A

International varieties

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13
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What is it called when an international grape is grown in its region of origin?

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Traditional, native, or indigenous

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14
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Chardonnay planted in WHAT TYPE of climate displays fuller body and more alcohol with more ripe, tropical flavors?

A

Warm climate

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15
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Chardonnay planted in WHAT TYPE of climate displays citrusy, green fruit aromas and medium bodied, crisp acidity?

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Cool climate

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16
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What are the top three Chardonnay producing regions?

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France, California, Australia

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17
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Is Chenin Blanc typically high or low in acidic content?

A

High

18
Q

What is Chenin Blanc sometimes called in South Africa?

A

Steen

19
Q

What are the top producing countries of Chenin Blanc?

A

France, USA, South Africa

20
Q

What region of France does Chenin Blanc call home?

A

The Loire Valley

21
Q

What is the approximate alcohol level range of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc?

A

Medium to High for Chardonnay, Medium-plus to High for Chenin Blanc

22
Q

What are the three families of Muscat?

A

Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, Muscat Alexandria, Muscat Ottonel

23
Q

What is considered the superior family of Muscat?

A

Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

24
Q

What are the top FOUR regions producing Muscat?

A

Italy, France, Chila, Australia

25
Q

Of what grape is Pinot Gris a mutation?

A

Pinot Noir

26
Q

What does Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio translate to?

A

Gray Pinot

27
Q

Which Pinot Grigio climate produces medium-to-full bodied, medium plus acidic wines with apple, pear, or almond-like character?

A

Cool climate

28
Q

What are the German terms for Pinot Gris?

A

Rulander or Grauburgunder

29
Q

Which Pinot Grigio climate produces medium-minus acidic, higher alcohol wines?

A

Warm climate

30
Q

What grape is known for its highly aromatic qualities, and petrol-like qualities?

A

Riesling

31
Q

What quality of Riesling allows it to be a naturally long-lasting white wine?

A

Its high acidity

32
Q

What are the top four producing regions of Riesling?

A

Germany, France, USA, Australia

33
Q

What Sauvignon Blanc region produces wines with characteristics of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and herbal notes?

A

New Zealand

34
Q

Where is older oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc more prevalent?

A

Bordeaux

35
Q

What term did Robert Mondavi create in the 1960s to describe his Sauvignon Blanc for marketing purposes?

A

Fume Blanc?

36
Q

What are the top five Sauvignon Blanc producing regions?

A

France, USA, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa

37
Q

What two grapes and in what regions is Semillon predominantly blended with?

A

Sauvignon Blanc in Bordeaux, Chardonnay in Australia

38
Q

Which lesser white wine is appreciated for its floral aromas, and rich, viscous, full-bodied heft?

A

Viognier

39
Q

What lesser white wine, known in Germany as Weissburgunder, is one of the main grapes of Alsace?

A

Pinot Blanc

40
Q

What floral white wine, with notes of lychee, rose, flowers, and spice, is prominent in Alsace?

A

Gewurztraminer

41
Q

What wine wine, the most predominant in Italy, is used in brandy including cognac, and is known in France as Ugni Blanc?

A

Trebbiano bianco

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