Switzerland

Question 1

Name the (2) most important cantons in Switzerland

Answer 1

Valais - primary vineyards clustered along the banks of the Rhone river Vaud - primary vineyards located along the north shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman in France)

Question 2

What is Dôle

Answer 2

Pinot Noir & Gamay blend from the Valais canton

Question 3

Sylvaner is locally known by what name in Valais

Answer 3

Johannisburg

Question 4

Chasselas is locally known by what name in Valais

Answer 4

Fendant

Question 5

What is Rèze

Answer 5

Rèze, is a rare Valais speciality, Vin des Glacier (maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras

Question 6

What is Chasselas locally known as within the Vaud canton

Answer 6

Dorin

Question 7

What are the (2) Grand Crus of the Vaud

Answer 7

Dézaley & Calamin

Question 8

What (4) primary varietals are allowed for Grand Cru wines

Answer 8

Chasselas, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Merlot

Question 9

What is the name for the blend of Pinot Noir & Gamay from the Vaud

Answer 9

Salvagnin

Question 10

What varietal does the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino (borders Lombardy) focus on

Answer 10

Merlot