Noble Grapes Flashcards
What are the 9 noble grapes?
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Pinot noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet, Merlot
Riesling originated in
Germany
What climate is best for Riesling
Cool continental climate (Rhine & Mosel Valleys, Finger lakes, Alsace , Australia)
Another word for noble rot
Botrytis cinerea
Type of mold that yields a delicious dessert wine. Riesling Can be dry or sweet.
Riesling
Organoleptic properties
Citrus fruit, stone fruit, floral, mineral, petroleum (gas station)
What are the grapes of Bordeaux?
White: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Describe Riesling
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: Germany
Traits: greenish/yellow berries; small clusters; susceptible to noble rot
Maturity: late September-October
Climate: cool continental
Regions: Rhine & mosel valleys, Alsace, Finger lakes, Australia
Describe Sauvignon Blanc
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France*
Traits: greenish berries; small clusters
Maturity: early to mid September
Climate: cool to warm continental
Regions: Bordeaux*, loire valley, US, NZ, Chile, South Africa
Describe Chardonnay
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France*
Traits: small yellow berries and clusters; vigorous and adaptable
Maturity: late August- September
Climate: cool continental
Regions: burgundy, US, Oceania (AUS & NZ) South America, South Africa
Describe Pinot Noir
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France
Traits: small, blue/black berries with THIN skins, many clones
Maturity: early September
Climate: cool continental
Regions: burgundy, California, Oregon, AUS, NZ, Chile, South Africa
Describe Sangiovese
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: Italy
Traits: small, dark berries; low-yielding, multiple clones
Maturity: Late September-October
Climate: cool continental to warm
Regions: Italy, US, AUS, Corsica (France)
Describe Syrah
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France
Traits: small berries; vigorous; does well in poor soils (tough)
Maturity: Mid-September- October
Climate: warm continental to Mediterranean
Regions: Rhône valley, US, AUS (shiraz), South Africa, South America
Describe Grenache
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: Spain
Traits: large clusters, vigorous, adaptable to different climates
Maturity: Late September- October
Climate: warm continental to Mediterranean
Regions: Rhône Valley, US, Spain (Garnacha), AUS, South Africa
Describe Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France
Traits: small berries; cylindrical clusters, vigorous, tough-skinned; highly adaptable
Maturity: late September- October
Climate: warm continental to Mediterranean
Regions: everywhere
Describe Merlot
Origin, traits, maturity, climate; regions
Origin: France
Traits: reddish black berries, vigorous,
Maturity: early to mid September
Climate: continental to Mediterranean
Regions: Bordeaux, California, Washington, Long Island, Italy, Chile, AUS
