Switzerland

Question 1

What is the northern most appellation found on the Rhone River

Answer 1

Valais

Question 2

What is the synonym for Sylvaner in Switzerland

Answer 2

Johannisberg

Question 3

What wine is characterized by 1, 2, or 3 bees

Answer 3

Amigne de Vetroz

Question 4

What is the warm dry wind that affects the Valais in Switzerland

Answer 4

Foehn Wind

Question 5

What is the synonym for Chasselas in the Valais

Answer 5

Fendant

Question 6

Define Dole and where is can be found

Answer 6

Dole is a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay (Min 85%) found in Valais

Question 7

When would you encounter the grape Reze

Answer 7

In the wine Vin de Glacier- it is a maderized wine made at high elevations in soleras

Question 8

What significance does 3 bees have on a bottle from Vetroz in Valais

Answer 8

3 bees signify the wine is Dulce with 25g/L of RS
2 bees 9-25gL
1 bee 0-8g/L

Question 9

What is the seal called for a quality sweet wine from Vaud

Answer 9

Charte Grain Noble ConfidCeil

Question 10

What are the requirements for Charte Grain Noble ConfidCeil

Answer 10

• Vines must be 15 years of age
• Must reach 130 Oechsle
• 12 months in wood

Question 11

What is the only grand cru in Valais that may not chapitialize

Answer 11

Vertoz

Question 12

What are the two Grand Crus of the Vaud

Answer 12

Dezaley

Calamin

Question 13

What are the six regional AOP of the Vaud

Answer 13

Chablais
La Cote
Lavaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Cotes de L'Orbe

Question 14

What is the cepage for Savagnin

Answer 14

Min 10% Pinot Noir
Min 50% Gamay
Min 20% Gamaret/Garanoir

Question 15

To be considered Premier Cru in Vaud what are the requirements

Answer 15

-Produced and bottled in Vaud
-Vintage Dated
-Hand Havested
Chasselas 75, Gamay 85, Pinot and Merlot 85 Oechsle
Vineyard must be 7 years old

Question 16

What is the local wine of Ticino based on

Answer 16

Bondola

Question 17

What does the VITI determine

Answer 17

It is an award for quality Merlot, award from a blind tasting panel

Question 18

When Chasselas is labeled “Non Filtre” what does it signify- where would you encounter this term

Answer 18

Slightly sparking, seen in Neuchatel Switzerland

Question 19

What does the term Perdix Blanc indicate on a bottle from Neuchatel, Swtizerland

Answer 19

A still white wine from 100% Pinot Noir

Question 20

What are the Grand Crus found in Geneva

Answer 20

technically none, all Grand Cru are approved year by year, cuvee by cuvee