Valais

Question 1

how many grape varieties are permitted in the wines of Valais AOC?

Answer 1

49

Question 2

name 5 white grapes permitted in Valais AOC

Answer 2

Fendent (Chasselas), Petite Arvine, Johannisberg (Silvaner), Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), Ermitage (Marsanne), Chardonnay, Heida (Savagnin Blanc), Amigne, Riesling, Gewurz, Muller-Thurgau

Question 3

name 5 red grapes permitted in Valais AOC

Answer 3

PN, Gamay, Syrah, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Gamaret, Garanoir, CF, CS

Question 4

grapes permitted in Dole

Answer 4

min 85% combined Gamay and PN along with Garanoir, Gamaret, Ancellotta, Diolinoir, Carminoir, Merlot, Syrah

Question 5

what is the Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel?

Answer 5

A label seal of quality for traditional sweet wines, created in 1996

Question 6

what is the minimum vine age for Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel?

Answer 6

15 years

Question 7

what is the minimum aging for Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel?

Answer 7

12 months in wood

Question 8

what are the GCs of Valais?

Answer 8

Conthey
Fully
Saint-Leonard
Salquenen
Vetroz

Question 9

what varietals are permitted in GC Conthey?

Answer 9

Fendant, CH, PN, Gamay, Cornalin

Question 10

What varietals are permitted in GC Fully?

Answer 10

Petite Arvine, Ermitage, Gamay, Syrah

Question 11

What varietals are permitted in St. Leonard, Salquenen and Vetroz GCs?

Answer 11

Chasselas, Gamay, PN, Amigne

Question 12

what do the bees indicate on Amigne de Vetroz GC?

Answer 12

one bee: less than 8 g/l RS
two bees: 9-25 g/l RS
three bees: 25+ g/l RS

Question 13

what are the subregions of the Valais

Answer 13

Haut Valais, Rive Droit, Valais Central, Bas Valais

Question 14

a wine from the Valais labeled as Ermitage is what grape varietal?

Answer 14

Marsanne

Question 15

What is a synonym for Cornalin?

Answer 15

Rouge de Pays

Question 16

what is the dominant cooperative in Valais?

Answer 16

Provins, responsible for the vinification of about 20% of the region’s production.