Switzerland Flashcards
Name the 4 french-speaking cantons in Switzerland producing wine
Valais, Vaud, Geneva, and Neuchâtel
What’s the focus of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino?
Merlot
Top which Italian region Ticino borders with?
Lombardia
What’s Switzerland most cultivated white grape variety?
Chasselas
What other white grapes are planted in Switzerland?
Müller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, and Sylvaner, known locally as Johannisberg
Which red grapes are planted in Switzerland?
Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Merlot
Name 2 iconic Switzerland’s indigenous grapes
white Amigne of Vétroz and Petite Arvine
What’s the most important canton in Switzerland for wine production?
Valais
Which river goes through Valais?
Rhône River
What’s the driest wine region in Switzerland? Why?
Valais. It is protected by the Alps
What’s the name of the wind that you can encounter in Valais?
Foehn
How does the Foehn affect the climate?
a warm, dry wind, provides hospitable conditions for grape growing
Synonim of Fendant?
Chasselas
What is Dôle?
a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Valais
What is Rèze?
one of Switzerland’s oldest indigenous grapes
What’s the Vin des Glacier?
a maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras, made of Rèze
On the shores of which lake is Vaud sitting?
Lake Geneva
Which French wine region does Vaud border?
Jura
Synonim of Chasselas in Vaud
Dorin
Name the six regional AOCs in Vaud
Chablais, La Côte, Lavaux, Vully, Bonvillars, and Côtes de l’Orbe
Name the 2 Grand Cru in Vaud
Dézaley and Calamin
What is Salvagnin?
blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and the crossings Gamaret and Garanoir
Where are the country’s densest plantings?
In Geneva, a small canton on the southwestern shore of Lake Geneva
What’s most planted in Geneva?
Chasselas and Gamay dominate, though Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are gaining notoriety
Name the main cantons producing wines in Switzerland
Valais Vaud Geneva Ticino Neuchâtel
What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?
One bee (Sèche/Trocken): 0-8 g/l residual sugar; Two bees (Légèrement Douce/Halb Süss): 9-25 g/l of residual sugar; Three bees (Douce/Süss): 25+ g/l of residual sugar
What is “Grotto”?
Wine consumed in the typical Ticino wine pubs made from Bondola grape.
Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.
Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Leonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vetroz.
What is Perdrix Blanc?
Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.
Subregions of Geneva canton
Mandement, Entre Arve et Rhône, Entre Arve et Lac
Describe the AOC regulation in Geneva:
How many Tiers?
AOC Has three tiers: AOC Geneva AOC Premier Cru (21) AOC Grand Cru
How is the Grand Cru awarded in Geneva?
Awarded by an officially elected tasting panel, cuvée by cuvée, year by year. Grand Cru is awarded to the individual wines.
Name the subdivisions of Neuchâtel
La Béroche.
The Coast. (both On Lake Neuchâtel)
Entre-deux-Lacs (On Lake Bienne)
How many classes in the cantonal regulations of Neuchâtel?
Red and white wines are jointly covered under the Neuchâtel AOC.
3,
Class I, Class II, Class III
What does the Class I cantonal regulations correspond to?
Corresponds to an appellation of origin. Those with the specific qualities of taste, smell and typicity.
Name 2 examples of wine falling within the Class I canton regulation of Neuchâtel
Oeil-de-Perdrix, Cortaillod, Pinot Noir, La Béroche.
What is the Oeil-de-Perdrix?
Rosé of Pinot Noir
Specialty of Neuchâtel
What is “La Gerle” ?
La Gerle is a label accorded after examination and tasting by experts considering multiple criteria for quality wine made with Chasselas
Subregions of Ticino
Sopraceneri - (Above) North of Monte Ceneri
Sottoceneri (Below) South of Monte Ceneri
Synonim. of Marsanne in Valais
Ermitage
Synonim. of Pinot Gris in Valais
Malvoisie
Name 2 Grands Crus of Valais AOC
Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Léonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vétroz
Where can Dole be a Grand Cru?
In Vetroz GC, in Valais
Which varioetals can be awarded Vaud “Premier Grands Cru” (debuted 2012)?
Premier Grand Cru status in Vaud is awarded to individual wines based on Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.
Name 2 Traditional Appellations in Vaud
Dorin (Chasselas)
Salvagnin (Blend: Min. 10% Pinot Noir, Min. 50% Gamay, Min. 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir)
What is Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel?
A label seal of quality for traditional sweet wines in Valais, Switzerland.
In what region of Switzerland are the terms VT, SGN, and VDN permitted?
Vaud
In what Canton is over 50% of Switzerland’s Chasselas planted?
Vaud
