Regions Flashcards
What 3 grape varietals are grown in Alsace AOC?
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris
Best region to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile?
Maipo Valley
Which of the regions grows premium Tempranillo in Spain?
Rioja
Spain labelling: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. What’s the difference?
Joven - no oak or maturation
Crianza - uses oak but no maturation
Reserva - uses both oak and matured over time
Gran Reserva - uses both oak and matured over time but not made every year. Has minimum aging requirements
Where is Carmenere widely grown in?
Chile
Premium Malbec growing region?
Mendoza in Argentina
What grape is Gavi made of?
Cortese
Where is Pinotage usually grown?
Western Cape in South Africa
Where is Carmenere wine usually grown?
Chile
What 2 characteristics help Semillon grow in Hunter Valley?
1) Cloud cover
2) Early harvesting (cause Australia is a warm climate and if not harvested early might be overripe)
Where is Montepulciano grown?
Abruzzo
Which of the California regions grow Pinot?
Sonoma, Los Carneros, Santa Barbara County
Where in New Zealand is Pinot grown?
Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago
What’s the purpose of oak vessels?
1) softer tannins
2) flavor from oak
3) oxygen
Where in Australia is Pinot grown?
Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula