Switzerland Flashcards
What is the most cultivated white grape variety in Switzerland?
Chasselas
Two other important white grapes in Switzerland?
Müller-Thurgau and Sylvaner
Local synonym for Sylvaner in Switzerland?
Johannisberg
Two important red grapes in Switzerland?
Pinot Noir and Gamay
Two imporant indigenous white grapes in Switzerland?
Amigne of Vétroz and Petite Arvine
Which canton (state) in Switzerland is the most important for wine production?
Valais
Valais lies along which river?
The Rhône River (Valais is the river’s northernmost appellation)
Local synonym for Chasselas in Switzerland?
Fendant
What is Dôle?
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay widely produced in Valais
What is the grape of Vin des Glacier?
Rèze
What is Vin des Glacier?
A maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras made from the Rèze grape. A specialty of Valais
Vaud borders which French wine region?
The Jura
Principal grape of Vaud?
Chasselass
Chasselas is known locally in the Vaud as?
Dorin
Dézaley and Calamin are grand cru vineyards located in?
Vaud
