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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

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

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Which red grapes are planted in Switzerland?

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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

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7
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Name 2 iconic Switzerland’s indigenous grapes

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W: 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

White

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16
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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 (W)

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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?

A

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?

A
  • 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.(R)

28
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Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.

A

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

A

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?

A

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?

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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 (The coast), 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

A

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

A

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

43
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Where can Dôle be a Grand Cru?

A

In Vetroz GC, in Valais

44
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Which varietals 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
Q

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

A

Vaud

49
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What is Dôle?

A

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

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