Switzerland Flashcards
How many cantons are there in Switzerland?
26
Where are the French speaking cantons? What are they?
In the west: Valais Vaud Geneva Neuchâtel
Where are the German speaking cantons? How many are there?
17 in the western part of the country
What is the name of the Italian speaking canton? What is the main grape?
Ticino
Merlot
What is the most cultivated grape variety in Switzerland?
Chasselas
What is Sylvaner known as in Switzerland?
Johannisberg
After Chasselas, what are two other white grapes that are widespread in Switzerland?
Muller-Thurgau and Sylvaner
What are two indigenous white grapes to Switzerland?
Amigne de Vetroz and Petite Arvine
What is the most important canton for wine production in Switzerland?
Valais - it is responsible for 40% of the nation’s annual output
Along what river are the vineyards of Valais located?
The Rhone River
What is Vin de Glacier? Where does it come from?
a maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras from the indigenous grape Rèze and a specialty of Valais
What are the most widely produced wines of Valais?
Fendant (Chasselas) and Dôle, a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay
What is Dôle?
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Valais in Switzerland
What is Fendant?
Another name for Chasselas in Valais
What is Chasselas referred to in Valais?
Fendant
What French region does Vaud border?
The Jura region
Along what lake is Vaud?
Lake Geneva
What is Chasselas called in Vaud?
Dorin
What is Dorin?
What Chasselas is called in Vaud
In what year did Vaud simplify its AOCs?
2010
How did Vaud change its AOC system in 2010?
Reduced 26 AOCs to 6
Retained 2 grand crus and created a premier cru designation
What are the six AOCs of Vaud?
Chablais La Côte Lavaux Vully Bonvillars Côtes de l'Orbe
Can villages be mentioned on the bottles of the Vaud regional AOCs?
Yes, if they are approved
What are the 2 grand crus of Vaud?
Dézaley
Calamin
What is Salvagnin?
a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and the crossings Gamaret and Garanoir
