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1
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Name the 4 french-speaking cantons in Switzerland producing wine

A

Valais, Vaud, Geneva, and Neuchâtel

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What’s the focus of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino?

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Merlot

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Top which Italian region Ticino borders with?

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Lombardia

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4
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What’s Switzerland most cultivated white grape variety?

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Chasselas

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What other white grapes are planted in Switzerland?

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Müller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, and Sylvaner, known locally as Johannisberg

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Which red grapes are planted in Switzerland?

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Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Merlot

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Name 2 iconic Switzerland’s indigenous grapes

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white Amigne of Vétroz and Petite Arvine

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What’s the most important canton in Switzerland for wine production?

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Valais

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9
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Which river goes through Valais?

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Rhône River

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What’s the driest wine region in Switzerland? Why?

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Valais. It is protected by the Alps

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What’s the name of the wind that you can encounter in Valais?

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Foehn

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How does the Foehn affect the climate?

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a warm, dry wind, provides hospitable conditions for grape growing

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13
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Synonim of Fendant?

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Chasselas

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14
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What is Dôle?

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a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Valais

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15
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What is Rèze?

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one of Switzerland’s oldest indigenous grapes

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What’s the Vin des Glacier?

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a maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras, made of Rèze

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17
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On the shores of which lake is Vaud sitting?

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Lake Geneva

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18
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Which French wine region does Vaud border?

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Jura

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19
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Synonim of Chasselas in Vaud

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Dorin

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20
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Name the six regional AOCs in Vaud

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Chablais, La Côte, Lavaux, Vully, Bonvillars, and Côtes de l’Orbe

21
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Name the 2 Grand Cru in Vaud

A

Dézaley and Calamin

22
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What is Salvagnin?

A

blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and the crossings Gamaret and Garanoir

23
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Where are the country’s densest plantings?

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In Geneva, a small canton on the southwestern shore of Lake Geneva

24
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What’s most planted in Geneva?

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Chasselas and Gamay dominate, though Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are gaining notoriety

25
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Name the main cantons producing wines in Switzerland

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Valais	
Vaud	
Geneva	
Ticino	
Neuchâtel
26
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What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?

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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

27
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What is “Grotto”?

A

Wine consumed in the typical Ticino wine pubs made from Bondola grape.

28
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Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.

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Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Leonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vetroz.

29
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What is Perdrix Blanc?

A

Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.

30
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Subregions of Geneva canton

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Mandement, Entre Arve et Rhône, Entre Arve et Lac

31
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Describe the AOC regulation in Geneva:

How many Tiers?

A 
AOC  
Has three tiers:
AOC Geneva
AOC Premier Cru (21)
AOC Grand Cru
32
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How is the Grand Cru awarded in Geneva?

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Awarded by an officially elected tasting panel, cuvée by cuvée, year by year. Grand Cru is awarded to the individual wines.

33
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Name the subdivisions of Neuchâtel

A

La Béroche.
The Coast. (both On Lake Neuchâtel)
Entre-deux-Lacs (On Lake Bienne)

34
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How many classes in the cantonal regulations of Neuchâtel?

A

Red and white wines are jointly covered under the Neuchâtel AOC.

3,
Class I, Class II, Class III

35
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What does the Class I cantonal regulations correspond to?

A

Corresponds to an appellation of origin. Those with the specific qualities of taste, smell and typicity.

36
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Name 2 examples of wine falling within the Class I canton regulation of Neuchâtel

A

Oeil-de-Perdrix, Cortaillod, Pinot Noir, La Béroche.

37
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What is the Oeil-de-Perdrix?

A

Rosé of Pinot Noir

Specialty of Neuchâtel

38
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What is “La Gerle” ?

A

La Gerle is a label accorded after examination and tasting by experts considering multiple criteria for quality wine made with Chasselas

39
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Subregions of Ticino

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Sopraceneri - (Above) North of Monte Ceneri

Sottoceneri (Below) South of Monte Ceneri

40
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Synonim. of Marsanne in Valais

A

Ermitage

41
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Synonim. of Pinot Gris in Valais

A

Malvoisie

42
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Name 2 Grands Crus of Valais AOC

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Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Léonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vétroz

43
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Where can Dole be a Grand Cru?

A

In Vetroz GC, in Valais

44
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Which varioetals can be awarded Vaud “Premier Grands Cru” (debuted 2012)?

A

Premier Grand Cru status in Vaud is awarded to individual wines based on Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.

45
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Name 2 Traditional Appellations in Vaud

A

Dorin (Chasselas)

Salvagnin (Blend: Min. 10% Pinot Noir, Min. 50% Gamay, Min. 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir)

46
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What is Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel?

A

A label seal of quality for traditional sweet wines in Valais, Switzerland.

47
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In what region of Switzerland are the terms VT, SGN, and VDN permitted?

A

Vaud

48
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In what Canton is over 50% of Switzerland’s Chasselas planted?

A

Vaud

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