Learning Outcome 3: Principal Grape Varieties

Question 1

Name Merlot GIs

Answer 1

PGI production - South of France

PDOs - France: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, PomeroI

GIs from other wine-producing countries
USA: California, Napa Valley, Sonoma
Chile: Central Valley
South Africa: Stellenbosch
Australia: Margaret River
New Zealand: Hawke’s Bay

Question 2

Name Cabarnet Sauvignon GIs

Answer 2

PGI production - South of France

PDOs - France: Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

GIs from other wine-producing countries
USA: California, Napa Valley (Oakville, Rutherford, Calistoga), Sonoma
Chile: Central Valley, Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley
South Africa: Stellenbosch
Australia: Coonawarra, Margaret River
New Zealand: Hawke’s Bay

Question 3

Name Syrah / Shiraz GIs

Answer 3

PGI production - South of France

PDOs - France - Northern Rhône: Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Côte Rôtie

GIs from other wine-producing countries
Australia: South Eastern Australia, Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley

Question 4

Name Pinot Noir GIs

Answer 4

PDOs - France: Bourgogne/Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, Pommard

GIs from other wine producing countries

USA: Sonoma, Carneros, Santa Barbara County, Oregon
Chile: Casablanca Valley
South Africa: Walker Bay
Australia: Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula
New Zealand: Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago