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Switzerland Flashcards

1
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How many cantons are there in Switzerland?

A

26

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2
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Where are the French speaking cantons? What are they?

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In the west:
Valais
Vaud
Geneva
Neuchâtel
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3
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Where are the German speaking cantons? How many are there?

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17 in the western part of the country

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4
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What is the name of the Italian speaking canton? What is the main grape?

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Ticino

Merlot

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5
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What is the most cultivated grape variety in Switzerland?

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Chasselas

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6
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What is Sylvaner known as in Switzerland?

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Johannisberg

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7
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After Chasselas, what are two other white grapes that are widespread in Switzerland?

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Muller-Thurgau and Sylvaner

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8
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What are two indigenous white grapes to Switzerland?

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Amigne de Vetroz and Petite Arvine

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9
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What is the most important canton for wine production in Switzerland?

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Valais - it is responsible for 40% of the nation’s annual output

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10
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Along what river are the vineyards of Valais located?

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The Rhone River

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11
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What is Vin de Glacier? Where does it come from?

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a maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras from the indigenous grape Rèze and a specialty of Valais

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12
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What are the most widely produced wines of Valais?

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Fendant (Chasselas) and Dôle, a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay

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13
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What is Dôle?

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A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Valais in Switzerland

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14
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What is Fendant?

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Another name for Chasselas in Valais

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15
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What is Chasselas referred to in Valais?

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Fendant

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16
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What French region does Vaud border?

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The Jura region

17
Q

Along what lake is Vaud?

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Lake Geneva

18
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What is Chasselas called in Vaud?

A

Dorin

19
Q

What is Dorin?

A

What Chasselas is called in Vaud

20
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In what year did Vaud simplify its AOCs?

A

2010

21
Q

How did Vaud change its AOC system in 2010?

A

Reduced 26 AOCs to 6

Retained 2 grand crus and created a premier cru designation

22
Q

What are the six AOCs of Vaud?

A 
Chablais
La Côte
Lavaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Côtes de l'Orbe
23
Q

Can villages be mentioned on the bottles of the Vaud regional AOCs?

A

Yes, if they are approved

24
Q

What are the 2 grand crus of Vaud?

A

Dézaley

Calamin

25
Q

What is Salvagnin?

A

a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and the crossings Gamaret and Garanoir

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