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Swiiiizerland Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 national languages of Switzerland?

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French, German, Italian, Romansch

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2
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What is a canton?

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a state in Switzerland

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What are the 4 French speaking cantons of Switzerland that produce wine?

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Valais
Vaud
Geneva
Neuchatel

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4
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How many German-speaking cantons of Switzerland produce wine?

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17

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5
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What is the language used in Ticino and what is the dominant grape.

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  • Italian, borders Italy’s Lombardy region

- Merlot

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What is the most dominant grape in Switzerland?

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Chasselas

followed by Muller-Thurgau and Sylvaner

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7
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What is the local name for Sylvaner in Switzerland?

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Johannisberg

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Name the 2 most commonly encountered red grapes of Switzerland?

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Pinot Noir, Gamay

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9
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Name 2 indigenous Swiss grapes.

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Amigne of Vetroz

Petite Arvine

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10
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Where is Petite Arvine more often encountered?

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Italy’s Valle d’Aosta

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What percentage of Switzerland’s wines are consumed in Switzerland?

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90%

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12
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What is the most important canton in Switzerland for wine production?

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Valais

-responsible for over 40% of the nation’s annual output.

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The vineyards or Valais are clustered around the banks of what river?

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The Rhone River

-The Valais is the northernmost appellation of the Rhone River

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14
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What is “Fendant”?

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A synonym for Chasselas used in Valais

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15
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What is Dole?

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A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay

-one of Valais’ most widely produced wines

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16
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What is Vin de Glacier?

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A rare Valais specialty. A maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras. Made from the Reze Grape.

17
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What is the grape of Vin de Glacier?

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Reze

18
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Vaud is on the north shores of what body of water?

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Lake Geneva

-boders France’s Jura region

19
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What is Dorin?

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A local name for Chasselas in Vaud.

20
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Name the 6 regional AOCs of Vaud as of 2010

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Chablais
La Cote
Lavaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Cots de l'Orbe
21
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What are the 2 grand crus of Vaud?

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Dezalay and Calamin

22
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What is Salvagnin?

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a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, Gamaret, and Garanoir(last 2 are crossings)

23
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Where are the densest plantings of Switzerland located?

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In Geneva

-a small canton on the southwestern shore of Lake Geneva

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