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Red Varieties Flashcards

1
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What two grapes is Cabernet Franc most famous for blending with?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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2
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What two regions in France’s Loire Valley are known to be dominated by Cabernet Franc?

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Chinon and Bourgeuil

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What are the top three Cabernet Franc producing countries?

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USA, France, Italy

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4
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From which French region did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?

A

Bordeaux

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5
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What is the most-planted quality wine grape in the world?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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6
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True or false: Cabernet Sauvignon does well in climates with early winters

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False

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7
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Napa Valley vs. Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon; which is typically higher in alcohol, lower in acidity, and more fruit-forward?

A

Napa Valley

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8
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What does GSM stand for?

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Grenache Syrah Mourvedre

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What type of climate does Grenache thrive in?

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Warm climates

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10
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Because of its climate, Grenache wine has a lot of sugar, and therefore a lot of ________

A

Alcohol

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Grenache is known in Spanish as _______, and in Italy on the island of Sardinia as ______

A

Spanish: Garnacha. Italy: Cannonau

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12
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What are the top two producing countries of Grenache?

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France and Spain

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13
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Which bank of Bordeaux is known for majority of Merlot in the blend?

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The Right Bank

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14
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Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon work well as a pair for many reasons, just one of which being that _____ ripens early, whereas ______ ripens late.

A

Merlot ripens early, Cabernet Sauvignon ripens late

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What are the top five Merlot producing countries?

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USA, France, Spain, Italy, Chile

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16
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While its true origin is under debate, where is the widely accepted place of Pinot Noir’s origin?

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Burgundy, France

17
Q

Unique to red wine grapes, Pinot Noir is able to absolutely thrive in what type of climate?

A

Cool climate

18
Q

Pinot Noir - the most widely planted red grape in Germany - is known in that country as ______

A

Spatburgunder

19
Q

Pinot Noir may have characteristics described as “earthy” or “forest floor like”, at what point during its maturation?

A

Not early on; as it matures

20
Q

What are the top three producing regions for Pinot Noir?

A

France, USA, Germany

21
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While it is better known by its alternative name Shiraz, Syrah itself is a well-known grape from what region?

A

From the south of France

22
Q

In Southern France, Syrah is often blended with Grenache and Mourvedre, to form the wine called…

A

Chataneuf-du-Pape

23
Q

What are the top three Syrah producing countries?

A

France, USA, Australia

24
Q

In 1994, it was determined that Zinfandel is genetically identical to what two differently named grapes and from what countries?

A

Primitivo in Italy and Tribidrag in Croatia

25
Q

Sangiovese is the backbone of what type of Italian wine?

A

Chianti

26
Q

Nebbiolo is the sole grape in what two highly touted wines and from what region of Italy?

A

Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont, Italy

27
Q

What is the leading red grape of Spain?

A

Tempranillo

28
Q

Of what two grapes is Cabernet Sauvignon the ‘child’?

A

Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

29
Q

What is the white grape used in the sweeter wines of Rutherglen?

A

Muscat

30
Q

What is the leading white grape of the Clare Valley?

A

Riesling

31
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What is the red grape of Cahors?

A

Malbec

32
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What is also known as Tinta Roriz?

A

Tempranillo

33
Q

What is the leading white grape of Hunter Valley?

A

Semillon

34
Q

What is the grape variety of Savennieres

A

Chenin Blanc

35
Q

What is the homeland for Chasselas?

A

Switzerland

36
Q

What grape is used in the production of Beaujolais?

A

Gamay

37
Q

What is the technical name of Gamay?

A

Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc

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