Switzerland Flashcards

1
Q

how much residual sugar does 2 Bees on a label of Amigne de Vetroz represent?

A

9-25 g/L

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2
Q

name the 3 major wine producing Cantons of Switzerland

A

Valais, Vaud, Geneva, Ticino, Neuchatel

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3
Q

what is the most important Canton in Switzwerland?

A

Valais (40% of the nations production)

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4
Q

which wine region borders Jura

A

Vaud

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5
Q

what is the most planted grape variety in Switzerland?

A

Chasselas

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6
Q

grand cru designation in Geneva is awarded to a) village b)vineyard c)estate d) individual wine

A

individual wine

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7
Q

what is another name for the grape variety Johannisberg?

A

Sylvaner

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8
Q

Ticino’s VITI Quality Label applies to which grape variety?

A

Merlot

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9
Q

Valais is on which river?

A

Rhone River

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10
Q

what is Dole

A

PN, Gamay blend (min. 85% combined) in Valais

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11
Q

where is Vin des Glacier produced?

A

Valais

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12
Q

what are the three most cultivated whtie grapes in Switzerland?

A

Chasselas, Muller Thurgau, Sylvaner

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13
Q

what Swiss Canton borders Italy’s Lombardy region?

A

Ticino

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14
Q

what maderized wine is stored in high altitude soleras in the Valais region?

A

Vin de Glacier

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15
Q

in 1940 Chasselas was crossed with Sylvaner to produce what white grape?

A

Nobling

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16
Q

give two synonyms of Chasselas in Switzerland?

A

Fendant

Dorin

17
Q

name the GC sites of Valais

A
Fully
Saint-Leonard
Vetroz
Salquenen
Chamoson
Leytron
Saillion
Sierre
Ville de Sion
18
Q

describe the Amigne de Vetroz sweetness levels

A

1 bee = 0-8 g/L
2 bees = 9-25 g/L
3 bees = 25+ g/L

19
Q

what is the leading red grape of Switzerland?

A

Pinot Noir

20
Q

Sopraceneri and Sottoceneri are subregions of what Canton?

A

Ticino

21
Q

permitted varieties for Vetroz

A

Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Amigne

22
Q

minimum vine age for Vaud 1er cru

A

7 years