Switzerland Flashcards
Switzerland is cradled between what countries?
France
Germany
Austria
What is the most cultivated white grape variety in Switzerland?
Chasselas
What are the major wine producing cantons of Switzerland?
-5-
Valais
Vaud
Geneva
Neuchatel
Ticino
Synonym for Johannisberg in Switzerland?
Silvaner
What red grape do you find in Ticino, Switzerland?
Merlot- borders Lombardy region of Italy
What percentage of Switzerland’s wine is consumed in Switzerland?
90%
What is the most important canton in Switzerland?
Valais- 40% total production comes from here
What river are vineyards clustered around in the Valais?
Rhone River, making it the river’s northernmost region for viticulture
Synonym for fendant?
chasselas
What is dole?
Pinot Noir
Gamay
What is reze?
one of Switzerland’s oldest indigenous grapes, produces the rare Valais specialty Vin des Glacier, a maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras. Only a few parcels remain planted today
What is chasselas known as in the Vaud region?
dorin
What French region does Vaud of Switzerland border?
Jura
What are the six regional AOPs of the Vaud?
Chablais
La Cote
Lavaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Cotes de l’Orbe
What are the two grand crus of the Vaud canton?
Dezaley
Calamin
