Switzerland Flashcards
In western Switzerland, what are the four French-speaking cantons?
Valais
Vaud
Geneva
Neuchâtel
What is the most cultivated white grape in Switzerland?
Chasselas
Produces refined, mineral-driven wines in the moderate climate of Switzerland’s valleys
What is the Italian speaking canton of Italy?
Ticino
Focuses almost exclusively on the Merlot grape
How many German speaking cantons practice viticulture in eastern Switzerland?
17
Valais Facts
Most important canton in Switzerland
Vineyard area clustered along the banks of the Rhône River
The driest winegrowing region in Switzerland
What is the Foehn?
A warm, dry wind that provides hospitable conditions for grape growing
What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais?
Fendant
What is Dole?
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay
One of Valais most widely produced wines
What is the rare Valais speciality Vin des Glacier?
Produced from Reze, one of Switzerland’s oldest indigenous grapes
A maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras
The 9 Grand Crus of Valais
Conthey
Chamoson
Fully
Leytron
Saillon
Saint-Leonard
Sierre
Ville de Sion
Vetroz
Vetroz Sweetness Indicators
One bee: (Seche/Trocken) 0-8 g/l residual sugar
Two bees: (Legerement Douce/Halb Suss) 9-25 g/l residual sugar
Three bees: (Douce/Suss) 25+ g/l residual sugar
All made with the white grape Amigne of Vetroz
Vaud AOC Facts
On the north shores of Lake Geneva, borders France’s Jura region
What is Chasselas locally known as in Vaud?
Dorin
Vaud’s six regional AOCs as of 2010
Chablais
Le Cote
Lavaux
Vully
Bonvillars
Cotes de le’Orbe
What are the two grand crus of Vaud?
Dezaley
Calamin
