Regionally Important White Grapes Flashcards
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate - Warm
versatile & susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
dry to sweet
high acidity
oaked or unoaked
PRIMARY: Green to Tropical
TERTIARY: dried fruit, honey, nuts
CHENIN BLANC
CLIMATE: Moderate - Warm
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
sometimes blended with Sauvignon Blanc
dry to sweet
medium to high acidity
light to full-bodied
unoaked or oaked
PRIMARY: Green, citrus
TERTIARY: Nuts, dried fruits, honey
SÉMILLON
CLIMATE: Moderate
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
high acidity
dry to sweet
unoaked or oaked
TERTIARY: dried fruit, caramel, nuts
FURMINT
CLIMATE: Moderate
dry
high acidity
medium-bodied
oaked or unoaked
single varietal
PRIMARY: citrus, stone fruit - grapefruit
ALBARIÑO
CLIMATE: Moderate
Aromatic variety
dry
low to medium acidity
high alcohol
medium to full-bodied
oaked or unoaked
PRIMARY: Floral, stone fruit. Peachy
VIOGNIER
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate
aromatic variety
low acidity
full-bodied
dry to sweet
unoaked
PRIMARY: stone, tropical fruit - Lychee
TERTIARY: honey, dried fruit
GEWÜRZTRAMINER