Switzerland

Question 1

What is a Dole blend

Answer 1

50% Gamay, 50% Pinot Noir

Question 2

What is the signature grape of Switzerland and describe its characteristics

Answer 2

Chasselas aka Dorin aka Fendent aka Perlman, light dry spritzy delicate white

Question 3

Name Geneva’s principal varietals

Answer 3

Primarily Chasselas (Dorin) and Gamay

Question 4

Describe Neuchatel growing area of Switzerland and its principal varietals

Answer 4

South facing slopes on calcerous soils. Primarily Chasselas and Pinot Noir

Question 5

Describe Ticino growing area of Switzerland and its principal varietals

Answer 5

near Italian border. Primarily Merlot

Question 6

Describe climate/location of Valais, Vaud, and Geneva

Answer 6

Valais: steep sides of river valley along Rhone, brilliant sun and summer drought bring ripeness, irrigated by steep mountain water channels.
Vaud: gentler slopes, mild climate along northside of Lake Geneva
Geneva: SW end of Lake Geneva, flatter land with good sun, avoids frost.

Question 7

Name principal varietals of Valais (Rhone)

Answer 7

Chasselas, Arvine, Johannisberg (Silvaner), Ermitage (Marsanne), Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Syrah

Question 8

Name principal varietals of Vaud

Answer 8

61% Chasselas, some emerging reds Salvagnin (Gamay and Servagnin (PN clone) blend), Merlot

Question 9

Name principal varietals of Geneva

Answer 9

Gamay primary, Chasselas, Pinot Noir, Gamaret, Chardonnay

Question 10

Name the sub-regions of Geneva Lake District

Answer 10

Mandemant, La Cote, Lavaux, Chablais, Bas-Valais, Entre Avre Et Lac, Entre Avre Et Rhone

Question 11

What is Swiss Grain Noble ConfidenCiel

Answer 11

Botrytized wines from Canton Valais, produced from vines older than 15 years old, minimum 130 oechsle, matured 12 months in oak, blend or singly of Sylvaner (Johannisberg), Petite Arvine, Amigne, Marsanne, Pinot Gris, Savagnin