Switzerland Flashcards
5 major cantons of Switzerland
Valais Vaud Geneva Neuchatel Ticino
Switzerland’s most cultivated grape
Chasselas
What is Amigne de Vetroz?
Off-dry to sweet wine from the Vetroz region within Valais, Switzerland. Produced using the Amigne grape variety
Main river of Valais
Rhone River
What is Fendant?
Chasselas in Valais
What is Dole in Valais?
Blend of Gamay & Pinot Noir
What is Vin des Glacier?
Maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras in Valais. Made using the Reze grape.
Which Swiss region borders France’s Jura?
Vaud
6 AOC of Vaud
Lavaux La Cote Chablais Vully Cotes de l'Orbe Bonvillars
2 Grand Crus of Vaud
Dezaley
Calamin
5 Grand Crus of Valais
Conthey Fully Saint-Leonard Salquenen Vetroz
4 allowable varieties for Vaud “Premier Grand Cru”
Chasselas
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Merlot
What is Salvagnin?
Traditional appellation in Vaud. Blend - min. 10% Pinot Noir, min. 50% Gamay, min. 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir