Switzerland

Question 1

Name the 4 french-speaking cantons in Switzerland producing wine

Answer 1

Valais, Vaud, Geneva, and Neuchâtel

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Merlot

Question 3

Top which Italian region Ticino borders with?

Answer 3

Lombardia

Question 4

What’s Switzerland most cultivated white grape variety?

Answer 4

Chasselas

Question 5

What other white grapes are planted in Switzerland?

Answer 5

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

Fendant (Chasselas), Petite Arvine, Johannisberg (Silvaner), Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), Heida (Païen, Savagnin Blanc), Chardonnay, Ermitage (Marsanne), Muscat, Humagne, Pinot Blanc, Amigne, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau

Question 6

Which red grapes are planted in Switzerland?

Answer 6

Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Merlot

Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah, Humagne Rouge, Cornalin, Diolinoir, Merlot, Gamaret, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garanoir, Cabernet Franc, Ancellotta, Carminoir, Galotta, Durize, Eyholzer Roter

Question 7

Name 2 iconic Switzerland’s indigenous grapes

Answer 7

W: Amigne of Vétroz and Petite Arvine

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Valais

Question 9

Which river goes through Valais?

Answer 9

Rhône River

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Valais. It is protected by the Alps

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Foehn

Question 12

How does the Foehn affect the climate?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Synonim of Fendant?

Answer 13

Chasselas

Question 14

What is Dôle?

Answer 14

a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Valais

Question 15

What is Rèze?

Answer 15

one of Switzerland’s oldest indigenous grapes

White

Question 16

What’s the Vin des Glacier?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

On the shores of which lake is Vaud sitting?

Answer 17

Lake Geneva

Question 18

Which French wine region does Vaud border?

Answer 18

Jura

Question 19

Synonim of Chasselas in Vaud

Answer 19

Dorin

Question 20

Name the six regional AOCs in Vaud

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Name the 2 Grand Cru in Vaud

Answer 21

Dézaley and Calamin

Question 22

What is Salvagnin?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Where are the country’s densest plantings?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What’s most planted in Geneva?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Name the main cantons producing wines in Switzerland

Answer 25

``` Valais Vaud Geneva Ticino Neuchâtel ```

Question 26

What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?

Answer 26

* 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

Question 27

What is "Grotto"?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What is Perdrix Blanc?

Answer 29

Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.

Question 30

Subregions of Geneva canton

Answer 30

Mandement, Entre Arve et Rhône, Entre Arve et Lac

Question 31

Describe the AOC regulation in Geneva: | How many Tiers?

Answer 31

``` AOC Has three tiers: AOC Geneva AOC Premier Cru (21) AOC Grand Cru ```

Question 32

How is the Grand Cru awarded in Geneva?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Name the subdivisions of Neuchâtel

Answer 33

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

Question 34

How many classes in the cantonal regulations of Neuchâtel?

Answer 34

Red and white wines are jointly covered under the Neuchâtel AOC. 3, Class I, Class II, Class III

Question 35

What does the Class I cantonal regulations correspond to?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Oeil-de-Perdrix, Cortaillod (The coast), Pinot Noir, La Béroche.

Question 37

What is the Oeil-de-Perdrix?

Answer 37

Rosé of Pinot Noir | Specialty of Neuchâtel

Question 38

What is "La Gerle" ?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Subregions of Ticino

Answer 39

Sopraceneri - (Above) North of Monte Ceneri | Sottoceneri (Below) South of Monte Ceneri

Question 40

Synonim of Marsanne in Valais

Answer 40

Ermitage

Question 41

Synonim of Pinot Gris in Valais

Answer 41

Malvoisie

Question 42

Name 2 Grands Crus of Valais AOC

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Where can Dôle be a Grand Cru?

Answer 43

In Vetroz GC, in Valais

Question 44

Which varietals can be awarded Vaud "Premier Grands Cru" (debuted 2012)?

Answer 44

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

Question 45

Name 2 Traditional Appellations in Vaud

Answer 45

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

Question 46

What is "Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel"?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Vaud

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Vaud

Question 49

What is Dôle?

Answer 49

Dôle: Min. 85% combined Pinot Noir and Gamay, plus Garanoir, Gamaret, Ancellotta, Diolinoir, Carminoir, Merlot, Syrah