Red Varieties Flashcards
What two grapes is Cabernet Franc most famous for blending with?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
What two regions in France’s Loire Valley are known to be dominated by Cabernet Franc?
Chinon and Bourgeuil
What are the top three Cabernet Franc producing countries?
USA, France, Italy
From which French region did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
Bordeaux
What is the most-planted quality wine grape in the world?
Cabernet Sauvignon
True or false: Cabernet Sauvignon does well in climates with early winters
False
Napa Valley vs. Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon; which is typically higher in alcohol, lower in acidity, and more fruit-forward?
Napa Valley
What does GSM stand for?
Grenache Syrah Mourvedre
What type of climate does Grenache thrive in?
Warm climates
Because of its climate, Grenache wine has a lot of sugar, and therefore a lot of ________
Alcohol
Grenache is known in Spanish as _______, and in Italy on the island of Sardinia as ______
Spanish: Garnacha. Italy: Cannonau
What are the top two producing countries of Grenache?
France and Spain
Which bank of Bordeaux is known for majority of Merlot in the blend?
The Right Bank
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon work well as a pair for many reasons, just one of which being that _____ ripens early, whereas ______ ripens late.
Merlot ripens early, Cabernet Sauvignon ripens late
What are the top five Merlot producing countries?
USA, France, Spain, Italy, Chile
While its true origin is under debate, where is the widely accepted place of Pinot Noir’s origin?
Burgundy, France
Unique to red wine grapes, Pinot Noir is able to absolutely thrive in what type of climate?
Cool climate
Pinot Noir - the most widely planted red grape in Germany - is known in that country as ______
Spatburgunder
Pinot Noir may have characteristics described as “earthy” or “forest floor like”, at what point during its maturation?
Not early on; as it matures
What are the top three producing regions for Pinot Noir?
France, USA, Germany
While it is better known by its alternative name Shiraz, Syrah itself is a well-known grape from what region?
From the south of France
In Southern France, Syrah is often blended with Grenache and Mourvedre, to form the wine called…
Chataneuf-du-Pape
What are the top three Syrah producing countries?
France, USA, Australia
In 1994, it was determined that Zinfandel is genetically identical to what two differently named grapes and from what countries?
Primitivo in Italy and Tribidrag in Croatia
Sangiovese is the backbone of what type of Italian wine?
Chianti
Nebbiolo is the sole grape in what two highly touted wines and from what region of Italy?
Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont, Italy
What is the leading red grape of Spain?
Tempranillo
Of what two grapes is Cabernet Sauvignon the ‘child’?
Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
What is the white grape used in the sweeter wines of Rutherglen?
Muscat
What is the leading white grape of the Clare Valley?
Riesling
What is the red grape of Cahors?
Malbec
What is also known as Tinta Roriz?
Tempranillo
What is the leading white grape of Hunter Valley?
Semillon
What is the grape variety of Savennieres
Chenin Blanc
What is the homeland for Chasselas?
Switzerland
What grape is used in the production of Beaujolais?
Gamay
What is the technical name of Gamay?
Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc
