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Grapes Flashcards

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Which grape is the primary grape in Spanish Rioja Blanco and Cava Sparking wines

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Viura

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Where is Viura found?

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Mostly in Spain (~95%) and a little in France

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Where is the most Zinfandel grown?

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The US (Lodi, Sonoma, Paso Robles) circa 65%
Then Puglia circa 30%
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Which Greek wine has been compared to the Italian Nebbiolo and coveted wines of Barolo?

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Xinomavro

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What is Xinomavro

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  1. A red grape
  2. The most important grape of Naoussa in Greece.
  3. High in tannin and acidity, mid-high alcohol and body
  4. Often compared to Nebbiolo
  5. Almost exclusively grown in Greece
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Who is the biggest growers of Viognier?

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  1. France (Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon
  2. Australia (Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Eden and Goulburn Valleys)
  3. United States (Paso Robles, Sonoma, Virginia, Washington)
  4. Italy (Sicily, Umbria, Tuscany)
  5. South Africa (Paarl, Stellenbosch, Swartland
  6. Argentina (Mendoza)
  7. Chile (Central Valley)
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What is Viognier?

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A white grape that create a rich oily white wine
Relatively low acidity
Originated in Northern Rhône
Rapidly growing in popularity in California and Australia where it is often aged in oak

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What is Vin Santo?

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Vin Santo (Holy wine) is a rare Italian dessert wine made of Trebbiano, Malvasia and/or Sangiovese

Because Vin Santo is so sweet, fermentation’s can last up to 4 years

High sweetness, high body, high alcohol, medium high acidity

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What is Vinho Verde?

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A regional wine blend from Portugal offered in a white, rosé and red style.

The most popular style is a low alcohol white fruity wine with a touch of spritz

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Where are you most likely to find Vermentino?

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Sardinia and Tuscany in Italy where it is used in oaked and unoaked styles

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What are the key flavour characters of Vermentino?

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Lime, grapefruit, green apple, almond and daffodil?

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Where are you most likely to find Verdicchio?

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It is found primarily in Le Marche, Italy.

Verdicchio wines are loved for their sweet, peachy aromas and somewhat oily texture

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What will you find Verdejo?

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Almost exclusively in Rueda region of Spain

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What grapes make up a Valpolicella Blend?

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Corvina, Corvinone, Molinara, Rondinella

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What is another name for Trebbiano Toscano?

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Ugni Blanc

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What is another name for Ugni Blanc?

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Trebbiano Toscano

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Where is most Ugni Blanc grown?

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France - Cognac, Armagnac, South West

Italy - Puglia, Abruzzo, Sicily, Tuscany, Lazio,

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What is most Ugni Blanc used for?

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To make brandy or balsamic vinegar

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Where will you find Touriga Nacional?

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Portugal. Douro Valley, Lisboa

Originally used in Port wines, this increasingly important Portuguese grape is now featured in single varietal red wines and blends from the Douro Valley

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Which grape traditionally used in Port is now increasing being used for single varietal red wines and blends from the Douro Valley?

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Touriga Nacional

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21
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What is Touriga Nacional also known as?

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Touriga de Dão
Carabeuñera
Mortugua

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Which Argentinian wine grape is actually a group of three varieties that are natural crossings with Muscat of Alexandria?

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Torrontés

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Which is considered the best variety of Torrontés?

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Torrontés Riojano

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Where are you most likely to find Tempranillo?

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Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero & Toro) Circa 85%

Portugal (Douro Valley) 7%

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25
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What is Cencibel better known as?

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Tempranillo

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26
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What is Tinta Roriz better know as?

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Tempranillo

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27
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What is Aragonêz better known as?

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Tempranillo

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What is Tinta de Toro better known as?

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Tempranillo

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29
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What is Ull de Llebre better known as?

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Tempranillo

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What is Tinta del Pais better known as?

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Tempranillo

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Which French wine has some of the highest polyphenols (antioxidants) of all red wines?

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Tannat

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Which is the #1 grape in Uruguay?

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Tannat

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33
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Where are you most likely to find Tannat?

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  • South West France (Madiran, Irouléguy, Tursan, Béarn) ~47%

- Uruguay ~20%

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34
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What is another name for Madiran?

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Tannat

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35
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What is another name for Tannat?

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Madiran

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36
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Where are you most likely to find Syrah?

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  • France (Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence) ~35%
  • Australia (South Australia)
  • Spain (Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Valencia, Aragon)
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37
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Where are you most likely to find Sémillon?

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  • France (Bordeaux, South West, Provence) ~53%

- Australia (Hunter Valley, Margaret River, Clare Valley, Barossa) ~25%

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38
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What is Sémillon also known as?

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Hunter Valley Riesling?

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39
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What is Hunter Valley Riesling also known as?

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Sémillon

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40
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What is Shiava?

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A red grape variety
Found mostly in Germany and labelled as Trollinger

The tiniest variety is Shiava Gentile. It produces a sweet, aromatic, light-bodied wine with aroma reminiscent of cherry candy.

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41
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Where are you most likely to find Schiava?

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This grape is mostly (~55%) found in Wurttemberg, Germany and labelled as Trollinger. It is usually the Shiava Grossa Variety.

Also found in Italy, Alto Adige - found labelled as Edelvernatsch (Schiava Gentile), Kleinvernatsch (Shiava Grossa), Schiava and St Maddelena

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42
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Where will you find Savantiano?

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Greece specifically Attica, the regions around Athens.

Greece’s most planted variety is making a comeback as wine makes focus on quality.

It makes a rich full bodied white that is reminiscent of Chardonnay. Hey

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43
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What are the top five counties for Sauvignon Blanc?

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France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Borgogne)

New Zealand (Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, Nelson)

Chile (Casablanca Valley, Central Valley)

South Africa (Coastal Region, Breede River Valley)

Moldova

United States (California, Washington)

Australia (Adelaide Hills, Margaret River, Victoria)

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44
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Which grapes is Sauternes made from?

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Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle - only if infected with a Botrytis Cinerea fungus

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45
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What is an Oaked Sauvignon Blanc known as?

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Fumé Blanc

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46
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Where will you find Sangiovese?

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The vast majority ~90%+ is found in Italy

Sangiovese is Italy’s most planted grape and the key variety in Chianti.

It is very sensitive, tasting quite different depending on where it is grown.

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47
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What is Sangiovese also known as?

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Prugnolo Gentile
Nielluccio
Morellino
Brunello

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What are the top five countries for Riesling?

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  1. Germany ~45% Rheingau, Mosel, Pfalz, Rhieinhessen
  2. United States ~11% (Washington, California, New York)
  3. Australia (Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills)
  4. France (Alsace)
  5. Ukraine/Russia
  6. Austria (Lower Austria)
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49
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What is Riesling?

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An aromatic white variety that can produce wines ranging from bone dry to very sweet.

Germany is the world’s most important producer of Riesling

High in acidity

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50
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What is Picpoul and where will you find it?

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Picpoul is an old rare white French grape that is rising in popularity.

Grown almost exclusively in France (Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône Valley)

It means ‘stings the lips’ and makes a lip zapping white wine that has a distinct saline note.

Made to be paired with seafood.

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51
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What is a cross of Cinsault and Pinot Noir?

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Pinotage

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52
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Where will you find Pinotage?

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Almost exclusively (95%+) in South Africa (Malmesbury, Paarl, Stellenbosch)

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What is Pinot Gris otherwise known as?

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Pinot Grigio or Grauburgunder

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54
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What is a pink grape mutation of Pinot Noir, that is famous for its zesty white wines that range in style from dry to sweet?

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Pinot Gris

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Where is Pinot Gris found?

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  1. Italy (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Guilia, Trentino-Alto Adige
  2. United States (Oregon, Central Coast, CA)
  3. Germany (Baden, Rheinhessen, Pfalz)
  4. Australia (Adelaide Hills, King and Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula)
  5. France (Alsace)
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Where is Pinot Blanc found?

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  1. Germany (Baden, Pfalz) ~25%
  2. Italy (Lombardy (Franciacorta) Alto Adige
  3. Austria (Niederösterreich - Lower Austria, Steiremark, Asturia)
  4. Alsace
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57
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What is Petite Syrah?

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A rare, deeply coloured, tannic wine high in alcohol

Related to Syrah and the rare French-alps grape Peloursin

Grown predominantly (~80%) in United States - Napa Valley, Paso Robles, CA, Columbia Valley

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Where can you find Petit Verdot?

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  1. Spain - Castilla La Mancha, Mentrida
  2. Australia - South Australia
  3. France - Bordeaux
  4. United States - North Coast, CA: Columbia Valley

Considered a minor blended grape in Bordeaux, Petit Verdot has shown promise as a single varietal wine in warmer climates where it makes smooth full bodied reds

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59
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Where will you find Nero d’Avola

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Sicily, Italy

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60
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What is Sicily’s most important red grape?

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Nero d’Avola

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Which light bodied red grape creates high quality reds and is found in the slopes of Mount Etna?

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Nerello Mascalese

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Where will you find Nerello Mascalese?

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In the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily

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Which relatively high tannin wine with a distinctive finish of dried herbs/thyme is found in Puglia and almost nowhere else?

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Negroamaro

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64
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What is the red grape made famous by the Barolo region of Piedmont?

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Nebbiolo

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Where will you find Nebbiolo?

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92%+ is in Italy, mostly in Barolo, Piedmont

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Where will you find Muscat of Alexandra?

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Spain ~28%
Morocco ~ 12%
Argentina ~10%

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Where will you find Muscat Blanc?

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Italy (Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Puglia) ~35%

France (Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon) ~22%

Greece (Peloponnese, Samos) ~7%

Spain (Andalucía) ~5%

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68
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What is Moschofilero?

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A richly aromatic white grape from Mantineia, Greece

The grape has pink skins and can be make into a rose

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Where will you find the grape Montepulciano?

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This high quality Italian red grape is found mostly in Abruzzo Italy, where it produces wines with black fruit flavours and smoky sweet finish when made with care.

Also grown in Le Marche and Molise in Italy.

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70
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What is Monastrell also known as?

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Mourvèdre or Mataro

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71
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What is Mataro also known as?

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Monastrell or Mourvèdre

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72
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What is Mourvèdre also known as?

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Monastrell or Mataro

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73
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Where will you find Monastrell?

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Mostly in Spain ~85% of this deeply, bold, smoky red wine is found in Central Spain (Yecla, Jumilla, Bullas, Alicante)

It’s known as Mourvèdre in Southern France and blended with Grenache and Syrah in the Classic Rhône GSM blend

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Where will you find Merlot?

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  1. France (Bordeaux) ~23%
  2. Italy (Tuscany, Veneto) ~10%
  3. United States (California, Washington) ~8%
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What is Mencía?

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  1. A red grape from the Iberian peninsula (Spain & Portugal)
  2. known for its heady aromatics and potential to age.
  3. Relatively high in tannin, acidity, alcohol and body.
  4. Tart cherry, pomegranate, blackberry and licorice.
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Where will you find Mencía?

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  1. Spain (Bierzo, Ribera Sacra, Valdeorras) ~76%

2. Portugal (Dão) ~23%

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77
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What is Mencía also known as?

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Jaen
Bierzo
Riberia Sacra

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What is Melon?

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Melon or Melon de Bourgogne is the grape from the Muscadet region of France, known for its lean, minerally white wines that pair famously with seafood

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Where will you find the grape Melon?

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Almost exclusively in France, in Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine, Muscadet

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What is Marsanne?

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Marsanne is a primary blending white grape in white Rhône along with Roussane, Grenache Blanc and Viognier.

Marsanne is a great alternative to Chardonnay.

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Where will you find Marsanne?

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In France, the Rhône Valley and Languedoc-Roussilon ~76%

Also some in Australia (Riverina, Gouldburn Valley and Barossa Valley) ~12%

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82
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What is Marsanne also known as?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blancs

Côtes du Rhône Blanc

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83
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What is Argentinians most important grape variety?

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Malbec

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84
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What is Malbec also known as in Argentina?

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Côt

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85
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Where is Malbec commonly found?

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Argentina (Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja and Catamarca) ~80%

There is also some in Cahors, South West France ~12%

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86
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What does Lambrusco mean?

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Wild Grape

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87
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Where will you find Lambrusco?

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In Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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88
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What is Ice Wine?

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A late harvest sweet wine that can only be made when grapes naturally freeze in the vineyard.

89
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What grapes are used commonly in Ice Wine?

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Riesling
Vidal Blanc
Cabernet Franc

90
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Which countries are the largest producers of Ice Wine?

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  1. Canada
  2. Germany
  3. Austria
  4. US
91
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What temperature is needed during harvest to create ice wine?

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Ice wine needs a temperature of -7•C in the late harvest period

92
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How long does fermentation take for ice wine?

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Because the juice is so sweet, fermentations are quite long, taking about 2-6 months

93
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What is the alcohol level of ice wines?

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Ice wines have low alcohol and high sweetness usually 10% abv and 160/220 g/L of residual sugar

94
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What is Grüner Veltliner?

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A white grape variety
Austria’s most important wine
High acidity
Yellow apple, pear and asparagus

95
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Where will you find Grüner Veltliner?

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Mostly in Austria, where it is the most important grape

~70% is found in Austria

96
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Where will you find Grenache Blanc?

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Mostly in France ~68%
Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence

The rest mostly in Spain ~30%
Catalonia and Aragon

97
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What is Grenache Blanc also known as?

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In Spain it is known as Garnacha Blanca

98
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Where will you find Grenache?

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Almost half of Grenache is found in France (Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence)

~40% is found in Spain

And a small amount in Sardinia and Algeria

99
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What is Grenache also known as?

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Garnacha in Spain

Cannonau in Sardinia

100
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What is Cannonau commonly known as?

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Grenache.

In Sardinia it is called Cannonau

In Spain, Garnacha

101
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What is Garnacha commonly known as?

102
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What is Grechetto?

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The primary white grape in Italy’s Orvieto wines from Umbria and Lazio.

Relatively low in body and relatively high in acidity

103
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Where will you find Grechetto?

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In Italy, Orvieto, Umbria and Lazio

104
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What is Grechetto also known as?

105
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What is Gewürztraminer?

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A sweet, floral aromatic white wine to be enjoyed young.

106
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Where will you find Gewürztraminer?

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  1. Argentina (Mendoza, Salta)
  2. Moldova
  3. Italy (Alto Adige)
  4. United States ( Monterey, Sonoma, Mendocino, Columbia Gorge)
  5. Ukraine
  6. Australia
107
Q

What is Garganega?

A

An important Italian white that’s loved for its lean, dry style and rich tangerine and roasted almond notes it gains as it ages.

Garganega is the main grape of Soave

108
Q

Where will you find Garganega?

A

Almost exclusively in Italy (Soave, Gambellara, Sicily)

There is the tiniest bit in Argentina

109
Q

What is Garganega also known as?

A

Grecanico, Soave, Gambellara

110
Q

What is Gamay?

A

A fruity, floral and sometimes earthy light bodied red wine that is the main variety planted in Beaujolais.

Relatively high in acidity, low tannin.

111
Q

Where can you find Gamay?

A

Predominantly in Beaujolais France. Also in the Loire Valley.

Some in Switzerland

112
Q

What is Gamay also known as?

A

Gamay Noir

113
Q

What is Furmint?

A

Furmint is Hungary’s most famous grape.

It is used in Tokaji Aszú dessert wines

Also available as a dry white that tastes similar to Riesling

114
Q

Where is Furmint most frequently found?

A

Hungary ~76% Tokaj and Somló

115
Q

What is Fiano?

A

A fascinating age working Southern Italian white wine with a rich, almost waxy texture.

Labels as Fiano di Avellino from Campania

Also found in Sicily

116
Q

Where will you find Fiano?

A

Almost exclusively in Italy. Campania (where it is labelled Fiano di Avellino) and Sicily.

117
Q

What is Fernāo Pires?

A

A top white grape known Portugal that delivers wines with high intensity floral aromas (peach, orange blossom and honeysuckle) and medium body.

Sometimes blended with Viognier.

Also known as Maria Gomes

118
Q

Where will you find Fernão Pires?

A

Almost exclusively in Portugal

Beira Atlântico, Lisboa, Transmontano, Theo

The smallest bit in South Africa

119
Q

What are the two unique varieties of Falanghina?

A
  1. Falanghina Beneventana

2. Falanghina Flegrea

120
Q

Where is Falanghina found?

A

Almost exclusively in Italy. Campania and Lazio

121
Q

Which grape defines Campania’s signature white wine?

A

Falanghina

Two unique varieties

  1. Falanghina Beneventana
  2. Falanghina Flegrea
122
Q

What does Dolcetto mean?

A

It translates at ‘little sweet one’

123
Q

Where is Dolcetto found?

A

Predominantly in Piedmont Italy.

Some plantings in the US, Australia, Argentina and New Zealand

124
Q

What is Cortese also known as?

125
Q

What is Gavi also known as?

A

Cortese de Gavi or Cortese

126
Q

Where will you find Gavi or Cortese?

A

Piedmont, Italy

127
Q

What is Concord?

A

An American red grape of the native Vitis Lambrusca species

From Concord, Massachusetts

It is the most planted grape in New York

128
Q

What is Colombard?

A

A white grape

Planted mostly in South Africa (Orange River, Olifants River, Robertson) United States, South West France and Australia (Riverland, Riverina)

Often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Used in brandy production in Armagnac

129
Q

What is Cinsault?

A

A minor red blending grape in Rhône blends and Provence rosé.

130
Q

Where will you most likely find Cinsault?

A

France (Côtes du Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence) ~57%

Algeria ~20%

Morocco ~12%

South Africa (Paarl, Breedekloof, Swartland) ~7%

131
Q

What is Cinsault also known as?

132
Q

What is Chenin Blanc commonly known as in South Africa?

133
Q

What is Steen?

A

A South African word for Chenin Blanc

134
Q

What is Pineau de la Loire?

A

Another name for Chenin Blanc

135
Q

Where is Chenin Blanc most commonly found?

A

South Africa (Stellenbosch & Paarl) ~52%

136
Q

What are the top three countries for Chenin Blanc?

A
  1. South Africa
  2. France
  3. United States
137
Q

What is Bourgogne Blanc?

A

Another name for Chardonnay

138
Q

What is Chablis?

A

Another name for Chardonnay

139
Q

What is Morillion?

A

Another name for Chardonnay

140
Q

What are the top five countries for Chardonnay?

A
  1. France
  2. United States
  3. Australia
  4. Italy
  5. Chile
141
Q

Where in Chile are you most likely to find Chardonnay?

A

Casablanca Valley

Limari Valley

142
Q

Where in France are you most likely to find Chardonnay?

A
  1. Burgundy
  2. Champagne
  3. Loire Valley
  4. Limoux
143
Q

Where in Australia are you most likely to find Chardonnay?

A

Adelaide Hills
Margaret River
Yarra Valley

144
Q

Where in Italy are you most likely to find Chardonnay?

A

Trentino
Franciacorta
Sicily

145
Q

What is Castelão also known as?

146
Q

Where will you find Castelão?

A

Almost exclusively in Portugal

Specifically in Tejo, Alentejo, Lisboa, Setúbal

147
Q

What is Castelão?

A

A red Portuguese grape

Typically used in vinho regional blends

Creates rich, fruity wines with red currant, plum and strawberries and subtle smokey flavours

148
Q

What is Perequita more commonly known as?

149
Q

What is Carménère?

A

A red grape variety found mostly in Chile

It was once thought to be a nearly extinct Bordeaux variety, we now know that nearly 50% of the Merlot planted in Chile is actually Carménère

150
Q

Where is Carménère most commonly found?

A

Chile - Colchagua, Aconcagua, Cachapoal and Central Valleys ~76%

151
Q

What is Carignan?

A

A productive, drought resistant red grape variety found mostly in France but also in Tunisia, Algeria and Spain

152
Q

What is Mazuelo?

A

Another name for Carignan in Spain

153
Q

What is the world’s most popular grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

154
Q

What is origin of Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

A natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

155
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in France?

A

Bordeaux
Bergerac
Languedoc-Roussillon

156
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in Chile?

A

Maipo
Colchagua
Aconcagua

157
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in the United States?

A

Napa Valley
Sonoma
Paso Robles
Red Mountain, WA

158
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in Spain?

A

Castilla-La Mancha
Extremadura
Mentrida
Uclés

159
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in China?

A

Hebei
Xinjiang
Ningxia
Shandong

160
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in Argentina?

A

Mendoza

San Juan

161
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in Italy?

A

Veneto
Sicily
Tuscany

162
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in South Africa?

A

Stellenbosch

163
Q

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon found in Australia?

A

Coonawarra

Margaret River

164
Q

What are the top five countries for Cabernet Sauvignon?

A 
France
Chile
United States
Australia
Spain
165
Q

Which country is the biggest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon?

166
Q

What are the top countries for Cabernet Sauvignon?

A 
France
Chile
United States
Australia
Spain 
China
Argentina
Italy
South Africa
167
Q

Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of which two classic varietals?

A

Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

168
Q

Where is Cabernet Franc most commonly found?

A

France ~70% (Loire Valley, Bordeaux)

169
Q

What are the top 3 countries producing Cabernet Franc?

A

France
Italy
United States

170
Q

What is Brachetto?

A

A rare, sweet red wine from Piedmont that’s famed for its perfumed aromatics and frothy creamy bubbles

171
Q

Where is Brachetto found?

A

Almost exclusively in Piedmont, Italy

172
Q

What is Bonarda?

A

A red grape found in Argentina which produces smooth, fruity wines

173
Q

What is Douche Noir more commonly known as?

174
Q

Where will you find Bonarda?

A

In Argentina, Mendoza and San Juan

175
Q

What is Bobal?

A
  • A red grape
  • The second most planted red wine in Spain
  • Loved for fruity flavours, soft tannins and velvety finish
176
Q

Where will you find Bobal?

A

Planted in Spain, mostly Castilla-La Mancha and Valencia

177
Q

What is another name for Blaufränkisch?

A

Lemberger

Kékfrankos

178
Q

Which grape is related to both Gamay and Zweigelt?

A

Blaufränkisch

179
Q

Where will you find Blaufränkisch?

A
  1. Hungary ~45%
  2. Austria ~15%
  3. Germany ~10%
180
Q

What is Barbera?

A

A red grape
The base of everyday drinking wine of Piedmont
Wines are approachable, affordable and have lip smacking acidity

181
Q

Where will you find Barbera?

A

Mostly in Piedmont, Italy, also Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy

Some also in Central Valley, Sierra Foothills in the United States

And Mendoza, Argentina

182
Q

What is Baga?

A

A red grape used to make age worthy reds and sparking roses in Portugal.

A large proportion is used in Portugal’s leading value wine Mateus Rosé

183
Q

Where is Baga found?

A

Bairrada, Portugal

184
Q

What is the famous white grape from Santorini?

185
Q

Where will you find Assyrtiko?

A

Greece - Santorini, Macedonia and Thessaly

186
Q

What is Assyrtiko?

A

A white grape high in acidity from Greece, most notably Santorini

187
Q

What is Arinto?

A

A white grape indigenous to Portugal that can produce exceptional age-worthy wines that can evolve over time (7 years+) to reveal flavours of beeswax and nuts

188
Q

Where is Arinto found?

A

Portugal - Vinho Verde, Alentejo and Tejo

189
Q

What is Alicante Bouschet?

A

A rare type of red grape called a Teinturier with red skins ans red flesh

It was created when Henri Bouschet crosses Garnacha with Petit Bouschet in Southern France.

Over half of it is found today in Spain, Castilla-La Mancha & Galicia

As well as France, Chile, Portugal and Algeria & Morocco

190
Q

Where is most of the Alicante Bouschet found today?

A

Spain

Over half of it is grown in Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha and Galicia

191
Q

What are the top five counties for Alicante Bouschet?

A
  1. Spain
  2. France
  3. Chile
  4. Portugal
  5. Algeria
192
Q

Where in Spain will you find Alicante Bouchet?

A

Castilla-La Mancha and Galicia

193
Q

Where in France are you most likely to find Alicante Bouschet?

A

Languedoc-Roussillon

194
Q

Where in Chile are you most likely to find Alicante Bouschet?

A

Central Valley Region

195
Q

Where in Portugal are you most likely to find Alicante Bouschet?

A

Alentejo & Tejo

196
Q

What is Garnacha Tintorera more commonly known as?

A

Alicante Bouschet

197
Q

What is Albariño?

A

A white grape with high acidity found in the cooler areas of the Iberian Peninsula

198
Q

What is Alvarinho more commonly known as?

199
Q

Where is Albariño found?

A

Mostly in Spain ~65% in Rias Baixas and Catalonia

The remaining 35% is mostly in Portugal’s Vinho Verde and Tejo

Cool climate regions near the coast on the Iberian Peninsula

200
Q

What is Airén?

A

A white grape

The most planted white grape in Spain

Primarily used for brandy save for a few producers who have revitalised the drought resistant old bush vines for wine

Because of its lower acidity, Airén is often blended with other grapes including Viura, Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc to make a more balanced wine

201
Q

Where is Airén found?

A

Almost exclusively in Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha

202
Q

What is Aglianico?

A

A high quality red grape popular in southern Italy that produces unique savoury wines that are best aged.

203
Q

Where is Aglianco found?

A

In Southern Italy.

Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily

204
Q

What is Taurasi more commonly known as?

205
Q

What is Agiorgitiko?

A

The top red of Greece made in a range of styles from rose to deep red.

The most exceptional Agiorgitiko are full bodied red wines from Nemea in Peloponnese

206
Q

What is St George more often known as?

A

The Greek grape Agiorgitiko

207
Q

What is Nemea also known as?

A

Agiorgitiko

208
Q

Where will you find Agiorgitiko?

A

Greece - Nemea & Macedonia

209
Q

What can lead you to Chardonnay in a blind tasting flight?

A 
Oak
MLF dominant
Range of body
Range of acidity
Range from green apple to steely minerality to tropical
Dry
Range in quality

Likely stylises Burgundy, warm climate, simple

210
Q

What will lead you to Riesling in a blind tasting flight?

A 
Likelihood of sweetness
No oak
High acidity
Range of flavours from apple, to floral to tropical via varietally specific petrol, kerosene, nutty character
Alcohol could be lower
MLF unlikely

Germany, Alsace and Australia

211
Q

What would lead you to Sauvignon Blanc on a blind tasting flight?

A

Likelihood for only one oaked sample
Varietally specific passion fruit (tropical), grassy, asparagus, gooseberry,

High acidity
MLF unlikely

Loire, Marlborough and something else slightly oaky, Bordeaux or Napa Fume Blanc

212
Q

What would lead you to Chenin Blanc on a blind flight?

A

Oak potential

MLF potential

Range of body

Range of sweetness
Potential evidence of botrytis

Medium to high acidity

Varietally specific wet wool

Apple or versions of apple - quince, pineapple? Honey with age or botrytis

213
Q

What would lead you to Pinot Gris on a blind flight?

A

There will be a Pinot Grigio from Italy and a Pinot Gris from Alsace

One of the wines will at least have some sugar

One of the wines will have acidity, the other will be medium

Neutral character and a ruler character

Spicy character

214
Q

What will lead you to Merlot on a blind flight?

A

There will be a simple Merlot and a top quality Bordeaux

Likely countries/areas are Chile or California? Range of everything

They will give wines with red fruit character

There might be an unripe herbaceous note to the Merlot

215
Q

What will lead you to Pinot Noir in a blind flight?

A

Majority pale colour

Range of oak use
Non high tannin

High levels of acidity

Range of alcohol levels

Dominance of red fruit

Gamey notes

Forest floor /farmyard

Lighter end of body

No carbonic

Maybe slightly floral

216
Q

What will lead you to Grenache in a blind tasting flight?

A

Majority pale colour

Range of oak use

Range of tannin

Acidity likely to be lower

Could be in a blend

Alcohol and body should be high

217
Q

What would lead you to Cabernet Sauvignon in a blind flight?

A

Deep colour

Distinctive pencil shavings

Cassis

Minty

Eucalyptus notes

Green pepper

Likelihood it is oaked

High tannin

Range of alcohol from 13• upwards

Bordeaux should be in the flight

218
Q

What would lead you to Syrah in a blind flight?

A

Deep colour

Red or black fruit

Pepper

Violet

Spicy licquorice

Meat

Medium plus to high tannin

At least one sample that has a lot of oak

Elevated alcohol

Northern Rhône / Barossa Valley should be in the flight

WSET D3 from Sarah (41 decks)

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