Jura and Savoie

Question 1

Roussette is a synonym for ______.

Answer 1

Altesse

Question 2

What is the minimum aging required for vin de paille prior to release?

Answer 2

Three years

Question 3

Grapes destined for vin de paille wines must dry for a minimum of _______ weeks.

Answer 3

6

Question 4

What is the most planted grape in Jura?

Answer 4

Chardonnay

Question 5

Which of the following soil types is most common in Jura?
A. Granite
B. Schist
C. Limestone and clay
D. Sand

Answer 5

Limestone and clay

Question 6

What is the sole style of Bugey Cerdon wines?

Answer 6

Sparkling rose

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the climate of Jura?
A. Continental
B. Maritime
C. Mediterranean
D. Desert

Answer 7

Continental

Question 8

Savoie produces more white wine than red wine. T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which country sits directly across Lake Geneva from Savoie?

Answer 9

Switzerland

Question 10

What is the capital of Savoie?

Answer 10

Chambery

Question 11

Match the following grapes to their appellation
A. Altesse
B. Savagnin
C. Gamay

Answer 11

A. Seyssel
B. Chateau-Chalon
C. Bugey-Cerdon

Question 12

Which of the following appellations produces only white wines?
A. L’Etoile
B. Cotes du Jura
C. Vin de Savoie
D. Arbois

Answer 12

L’Etoile

Question 13

A local fossil, shaped like a five pointed star can be found in which appellation?

Answer 13

L’Etoile

Question 14

Grapes are typically dried prior to use in vin jaune production. T/F

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the most planted grape in Savoie?

Answer 15

Jacquere

Question 16

Pinot Noir is permitted for vin de paille wines. T/F

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Vin Jaune wines may be released under Arbois, L’Etoile and Cotes du Jura AOP. T/F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Gewurztraminer is genetically related to the _______ grape of the Jura.

Answer 18

Traminer

Question 19

Which of the following wines is aged under flor, similar to sherry.
A. Vin Jaune
B. Vin de Paille
C. Macvin du Jura
D. Cremant du Jura

Answer 19

Vin Jaune

Question 20

Which of the following is a white grape
A. Trousseau
B. Savagnin
C. Poulsard
D. Mondeuse

Answer 20

Savagnin

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the landscape of Savoie?
A. Alpine, mountainous
B. Mostly flatland
C. Rolling hills
D. Rocky, coastal cliffs

Answer 21

Alpine, mountainous

Question 22

Which is an important grape found in Savoie?
A. Syrah
B. Viognier
C. Mondeuse
D. Grenache

Answer 22

Mondeuse

Question 23

Which of the following countries is closest to Savoie?
A. Germany
B. Austria
C. Spain
D. Italy

Answer 23

Italy

Question 24

White wines in Jura may be a blend of Chardonnay and ________.

Answer 24

Savagnin

Question 25

Which river flows through Savoie from Lake Geneva in Switzerland? A. Rhone B. B. Loire C. Ain D. Cher

Answer 25

Rhone

Question 26

Savoie is located _______ of the Jura region.

Answer 26

Southeast

Question 27

Match the Savoie cru to the permitted style of wine. A. Arbin B. Crepy C. Ayze

Answer 27

A. Red 100% Mondeuse B. White min 80% Chasselas C. Sparkling min 50% Gringet

Question 28

Pinot Noir, Poulsard and _______ are the red grapes authorized for Cotes de Jura AOP

Answer 28

Trousseau