The different grapes of the major wine growing regions. Flashcards
What are the three principle grapes used for Tokaji and what do they bring to the wine?
Furmint - Most widely planted; susceptible to botrytis
Hárslevelü - Late ripening; adds perfume
Sárga Muskotály (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) - Aromatic
What are the 4 ‘noble’ grape varieties planted in Alsace?
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris
Muscat
What other grapes are grown in Alsace?
Among others:
Pinot Blanc
Auxerrois
Sylvaner
Pinot Noir (only black grape permitted in Alsace).
What grapes make up a traditional Bordeaux blend and what do each bring to the wine?
Cabernet Sauvignon- Colour, Tannin, Acidity, Structure, Black Fruits, herbal notes, cedar, blackcurrant leaf.
Merlot - Smooth texture, pluminess, roundness, velvety tannins, blackberry, plum fruit (less ripe = red fruit).
Cabernet Franc - Elegance, vibrant fruit, floral notes.
Petit Verdot - Deep colour, tannin, spicy notes.
Whta grapes make up a traditional Rioja blend and what to each bring to the wine?
Tempranillo (medium to high acidity) - brings tannins, red and black fruit flavours.
Garnacha - softness, sweet red fruit aromas, body. dilutes acidity and tannins.
Graciano - finesse, black fruit, acidity and tannins
Manzuelo - tannins and acid
Describe Nebbiolo. Where is it grown?
A black grape with high levels of acidity and tannin but little colour. Aromas of red fruit (sour cherries), herbs and dried rose petals.
Barolo and Barbaresco.
What are the ageing requirements of Barolo?
38 months ageing, of which 18 months in oak.
What are the ageing requirements of Barbaresco? How is Barbaresco different to Barolo?
26 months, of which 9 months are in wood.
Lower altitude and river influence means Barbaresco ripens earlier and is fruitier and less perfumed.
What are the DOCGs of Chanti, and their ageing requirements?
Chianti DOCG - large volume
Chianti Classico DOCG - higher, slower ripening, greater acidity and more herbal aromas. 12 months minimum ageing.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - 24 months ageing (of which 3 months bottle ageing).
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG - single estate, 30 months ageing
What grape is used for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG? What are the ageing requirements?
Sangiovese (100%).
5 years, 2 years in oak
What grape is used in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano? What are it’s ageing requirements?
Sangiovese (can be a blend)
2 years ageing.
What grapes is the white wine from Orvieto DOC a blend of?
Grechetto and Trebbiano.
What is the white wine from Frasciati DOC a blend of?
Malvasia and Trebbiano
What grape is Marche best known for? What is the most famous DOC?
Verdiccho (a high acid white wine, green apples lemons).
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC.
What grape variety is Abruzzo best known for? What is the most famous DOC?
Montepulciano (black grape, high colour and tannin, black plum and cherries).
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC.
