Switzerland Flashcards
how much residual sugar does 2 Bees on a label of Amigne de Vetroz represent?
9-25 g/L
name the 3 major wine producing Cantons of Switzerland
Valais, Vaud, Geneva, Ticino, Neuchatel
what is the most important Canton in Switzwerland?
Valais (40% of the nations production)
which wine region borders Jura
Vaud
what is the most planted grape variety in Switzerland?
Chasselas
grand cru designation in Geneva is awarded to a) village b)vineyard c)estate d) individual wine
individual wine
what is another name for the grape variety Johannisberg?
Sylvaner
Ticino’s VITI Quality Label applies to which grape variety?
Merlot
Valais is on which river?
Rhone River
what is Dole
PN, Gamay blend (min. 85% combined) in Valais
where is Vin des Glacier produced?
Valais
what are the three most cultivated whtie grapes in Switzerland?
Chasselas, Muller Thurgau, Sylvaner
what Swiss Canton borders Italy’s Lombardy region?
Ticino
what maderized wine is stored in high altitude soleras in the Valais region?
Vin de Glacier
in 1940 Chasselas was crossed with Sylvaner to produce what white grape?
Nobling