Swiiiizerland Flashcards
What are the 4 national languages of Switzerland?
French, German, Italian, Romansch
What is a canton?
a state in Switzerland
What are the 4 French speaking cantons of Switzerland that produce wine?
Valais
Vaud
Geneva
Neuchatel
How many German-speaking cantons of Switzerland produce wine?
17
What is the language used in Ticino and what is the dominant grape.
- Italian, borders Italy’s Lombardy region
- Merlot
What is the most dominant grape in Switzerland?
Chasselas
followed by Muller-Thurgau and Sylvaner
What is the local name for Sylvaner in Switzerland?
Johannisberg
Name the 2 most commonly encountered red grapes of Switzerland?
Pinot Noir, Gamay
Name 2 indigenous Swiss grapes.
Amigne of Vetroz
Petite Arvine
Where is Petite Arvine more often encountered?
Italy’s Valle d’Aosta
What percentage of Switzerland’s wines are consumed in Switzerland?
90%
What is the most important canton in Switzerland for wine production?
Valais
-responsible for over 40% of the nation’s annual output.
The vineyards or Valais are clustered around the banks of what river?
The Rhone River
-The Valais is the northernmost appellation of the Rhone River
What is “Fendant”?
A synonym for Chasselas used in Valais
What is Dole?
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay
-one of Valais’ most widely produced wines
What is Vin de Glacier?
A rare Valais specialty. A maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras. Made from the Reze Grape.
What is the grape of Vin de Glacier?
Reze
Vaud is on the north shores of what body of water?
Lake Geneva
-boders France’s Jura region
What is Dorin?
A local name for Chasselas in Vaud.
Name the 6 regional AOCs of Vaud as of 2010
Chablais La Cote Lavaux Vully Bonvillars Cots de l'Orbe
What are the 2 grand crus of Vaud?
Dezalay and Calamin
What is Salvagnin?
a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, Gamaret, and Garanoir(last 2 are crossings)
Where are the densest plantings of Switzerland located?
In Geneva
-a small canton on the southwestern shore of Lake Geneva
