Switzerland - General

Question 1

What is the most cultivated grape in Switzerland?

Answer 1

Chasselas

Question 2

What is the Swiss name for Müller-Thurgau?

Answer 2

Johannisberg

Question 3

What is the Swiss name for Sylvaner?

Answer 3

Johannisberg

Question 4

What are Switzerland’s two most planted red grapes?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir

Gamay

Question 5

What percent of Swiss wine is exported?

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

What is the most important canton for Swiss wine production?

Answer 6

Valais

Question 7

What percentage of Swiss wine is produced in Valais?

Answer 7

40%

Question 8

Around which river are Valais’ vineyards clustered around?

Answer 8

Rhône river

Question 9

What is the Valais name for Chasselas?

Answer 9

Fendant

Question 10

What is Dôle?

Answer 10

A red grape blend between Pinot Noir and Gamay common to Valais

Question 11

What are the two most planted grapes in Valais?

Answer 11

Fendant (Chasselas)

Dôle

Question 12

What is Vin des Glaciers?

Answer 12

A maderized wine stored in high altitude soleras in Valais

Question 13

What grape is used to make Vin des Glaciers?

Answer 13

Rèze

Question 14

What is the Vaud name for Chasselas?

Answer 14

Dorin

Question 15

What is the most planted grape in Vaud?

Answer 15

Dorin (Chasselas)