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1
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Which Swiss canton is located close to Jura?

A

Vaud

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2
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True or false: Switzerland is home to the highest elevation vines in Europe

A

True

At Visperterminen - 1,100m asl

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Which canton of Switzerland experiences brilliant sun and summer drought, requiring irrigation for the vines and leading to superripe grapes?

A

Valais

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4
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What is Switzerland’s most cultivated white grape?

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Chasselas

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5
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What percentage of Swiss wine production is consumed domestically?

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over 90%

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6
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Which Swiss canton is responsible for a third of total wine production?

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Valais

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7
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Which Swiss region is the northernmost appellation of the Rhône river?

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Valais

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8
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What is the Föhn?

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A warm dry wind that blows down the slopes of mountains and warms the climate to enable viticulture.
Now a generic term used for this type of wind, it originated in alpine central Europe.

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9
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What is Fendant?

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Synonym for Chasselas in Valais

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10
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What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais?

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Fendant

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11
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What is Vin du Glacier? What is the plural term?

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A madeirised dry white wine aged in a solera at altitude in Valais.

Made from the indigenous Swiss variety Rèze. Aged in larch wood casks, topped once a year.

Rèze is all but extinct. Now also made from Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), Petit Arvine, Fendent (Chasselas), Ermitage (Marsanne) and Humagne Blanc

Plural - Les Vins des Glaciers

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12
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Where is Vin du Glacier made?

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Valais
in the
Val d’Anniviers

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13
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Which river runs through Valais?

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Rhône

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14
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What is Dôle?

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A speciality of the Valais
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay (min 85%)
The rest can be made of other local varieties plus Merlot and Syrah

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15
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What is Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel?

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A group of Valais sweet wine producers.
Formed 1996.
Wines can see botrytis or be dried on the vine. The Föhn assists with drying.

> traditional Valais varieties
minimum 150° oeschle
vine age min 15 yo
12 months oak

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16
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Which group of sweet wine producers created a label seal of quality in 1996?

A

Charte Grand Noble ConfidenCiel

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17
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What is Johannisberg better known as?

A

Sylvaner

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18
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What is Ermitage better known as?

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Marsanne

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19
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What is Malvoisie better known as?

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Pinot Gris

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20
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How is a Valais Grand Cru AOC determined?

A

Indigenous local varieties. Each grand cru determines the varieties best suited to the terroir.

Restrictions on viticulture, vine age,

Higher must weight requirement

Controlled, bottled in Valais; must pass a tasting panel.

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21
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Name two notable indigenous red grapes of Valais.

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Cornalin

Humagne Rouge

22
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Name two notable indigenous white grapes of Valais.

A 
Humagne Blanc (not related to Humagne Rouge)
Heida (aka Païen, aka Savagnin)
Rèze
Petite Arvine
Amigne
23
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What is the Vaud’s major climatic influence?

A

The moderating influence of Lac Léman

24
Q

80% of Vaud’s vineyard area is devoted to one variety. What is it?

A

Chasselas

25
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What is the synonym for Chasselas in Vaud?

A

Dorin

26
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What is Dorin?

A

Synonym for Chasselas in Vaud

27
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What is the difference between Dorin and Fendant?

A

Same variety - Chasselas
Dorin = Vaud
Fendant = Valais

28
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What is Salvagnin?

A

A red wine produced in Vaud.

Gamay (min 50%), Pinot Noir and two local crossings - Gamaret and/or Garanoir

29
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What are the six regional AOCs of Vaud?

A 
Lavaux AOC
La Côte AOC
Chablais AOC
Vully AOC
Côtes de l'Orbe AOC
Bonvillars AOC
30
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Are Vin Doux Naturel, Vendages Tardive and Sélection de Grains Nobles allowed in Vaud?

A

Yes

31
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What are the two Grands Cru of Vaud?

A

Calamin (7ha)

Dézaley (65ha)

32
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In which AOC are the two Grands Cru of Vaud located?

A

Lavaux AOC

33
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When did Vaud Premier Grands Cru classification originate?

A

2012

34
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What are the most important varieties in Geneva canton?

A

Chasselas
Chardonnay
Gamay
Pinot Noir

35
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What are the major climatic influences on Geneva?

A

Moderating influence of Lac Léman

Steep slopes mitigate frost risk

36
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Which two rivers flow through Geneva canton?

A

Rhône

Arve

37
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What is Geneva Grand Cru AOC?

A

An individual wine cuvée can be awarded ‘Grand Cru’ status by an official tasting panel. The classification is for that particular wine in that particular vintage, not ongoing.

38
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Where is Ticino AOC?

A

An alpine region in Italian Switzerland, near the Italian border (Lombardy)

39
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Describe the climate and location of Ticino DOC

A

Southern slope of Swiss Alps
Experiences a sunny climate, some Mediterranean influence
Higher rainfall (causes Föhn on other side of Alps) is beneficial but can also cause hail

40
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What is the main variety of Ticino DOC?

A

Merlot - 90% of plantings

41
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What are the two subregions of Ticino DOC?

A

Sopraceneri (Above Mt Ceneri - remember soprano sings high notes)
Sottoceneri (Below Mt Ceneri, near Lake Lugano - remember sotto voce is a low whisper)

42
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What is the notable indigenous red variety of Ticino DOC?

A

Bondola

43
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Where is Neuchâtel AOC?

A

Western Switzerland, surrounding Lac de Neuchâtel

44
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What are the main varieties of Neuchâtel AOC?

A

Chasselas

Pinot Noir

45
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What is the main soil type of Neuchâtel AOC?

A

Limestone

46
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What is Œil-de-Perdrix?

A

A rosé from Neuchâtel AOC made from 100% Pinot Noir

*originated here, but canton did not protect the name

47
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What is Perdrix blanc?

A

A still white wine from Neuchâtel AOC made from 100% Pinot Noir

48
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What is Neuchâtel Non Filtré?

A

A wine bottled off of the lees without filtering. Can be slightly sparkling.
Released on the third Wednesday in January in Neuchâtel town hall

49
Q

What is the other name for Neuchâtel AOC?

A

Three Lakes

50
Q

What is the most important grape variety of German-speaking Switzerland?

A

Pinot Noir

Around Zürich

51
Q

What is ‘La Gerle’?

A

A label given to a wine from Neuchâtel made from Chasselas which has passed a tasting and examination panel

52
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What is Clevener from the German Swiss wine producing area?

A

Pinot Noir

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