Switzerland Flashcards
What is the most planted varietal of Switzerland
Chasselas
Name 2 major indigenous varietals of Switzerland
Amigne of Vetros
Petite Arvine
What is Dôle
Min. 51% Pinot Noir and/or Gamay produced in Valais AOC
What river cuts through Valais AOC
The Rhône River
What is ‘Ermitage’ a synonym for in Switzerland
Marsanne
What is the Carte Grain Noble Confidenciel
A label seal of quality for traditional sweet wines in Switzerland
What is the minimum must weight for Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel
130 Degrees Oechsle
How many Grand Cru sites are there in Valais AOC
12
What is the min. aging requirement from Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel
12 months in wood
What is Vin de Glacier
Wine from Switzerland in a maderized style aged in high altitude solera
Where is Vaud AOC
The north shore of Lake Geneva
What are the two Grand Cru sites of Vaud AOC
Dezaley AOC
Calamin AOC
What regional AOC in Vaud is home to the two Grand Cru sites
Lavaux AOC
What are the requirements for Grand Cru wines from Geneva
A tasting panel must grant an individual cuvée Grand Cru status, changing every year based on the individual wine itself rather than site or producer
What is Oeil-de-Perdrix
Rosé of Pinot Noir (originally from Neuchâtel AOC but the name is not protected)
