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Varietals 2 Flashcards

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What type of climate does Chardonnay thrive in?

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Cool to warm climate

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What is the typical style of Chardonnay?

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Light to full-bodied, high acidity, varies with climate

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Chardonnay?

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Burgundy (Chablis, Côte d’Or, Mâconnais)

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What is the primary region for Chardonnay?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Chardonnay?

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Green apple, pear, citrus (cool climate); tropical fruit, vanilla (warm climate)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Chardonnay?

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Malolactic conversion, lees stirring, oak ageing

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What type of climate does Sauvignon Blanc thrive in?

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Cool to moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity, aromatic

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley)

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What is the primary region for Sauvignon Blanc?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Gooseberry, green bell pepper, citrus, asparagus

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What winemaking techniques are used for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Usually unoaked, stainless steel for freshness

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What type of climate does Riesling thrive in?

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Cool climate

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What is the typical style of Riesling?

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Dry to sweet, high acidity, light to medium body

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Riesling?

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Mosel, Rheingau, Alsace

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What is the primary region for Riesling?

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Germany, France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Riesling?

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Lime, green apple, petrol (aged), honey (sweet styles)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Riesling?

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Unoaked, stainless steel, bottle ageing for complex aromas

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What type of climate does Pinot Noir thrive in?

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Cool to moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Pinot Noir?

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Light-bodied, high acidity, low to medium tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Pinot Noir?

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Côte d’Or (Burgundy)

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What is the primary region for Pinot Noir?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Pinot Noir?

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Red fruit (strawberry, cherry), earth, mushroom (aged)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Pinot Noir?

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Use of whole bunch fermentation, light oak ageing

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What type of climate does Merlot thrive in?

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Moderate to warm climate

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What is the typical style of Merlot?

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Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity and tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Merlot?

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Pomerol, Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux)

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What is the primary region for Merlot?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Merlot?

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Plum, red berry, chocolate, vanilla (aged)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Merlot?

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Often aged in oak, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon

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What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in?

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Moderate to warm climate

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What is the typical style of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Médoc (Left Bank Bordeaux)

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What is the primary region for Cabernet Sauvignon?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, green bell pepper

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What winemaking techniques are used for Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Oak ageing for structure, blended with Merlot for balance

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What type of climate does Syrah/Shiraz thrive in?

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Moderate to warm climate

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What is the typical style of Syrah/Shiraz?

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Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Syrah/Shiraz?

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Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie (Northern Rhône)

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What is the primary region for Syrah/Shiraz?

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France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Syrah/Shiraz?

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Black fruit, black pepper, chocolate (Australian Shiraz)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Syrah/Shiraz?

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Oak ageing for added spice, some co-fermented with Viognier

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What type of climate does Zinfandel thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Zinfandel?

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Full-bodied, high alcohol, rich fruit flavours

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Zinfandel?

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California (USA)

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What is the primary region for Zinfandel?

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United States

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Zinfandel?

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Blackberry, jam, pepper, spice

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What winemaking techniques are used for Zinfandel?

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High sugar content leads to high alcohol, often oaked

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What type of climate does Tempranillo thrive in?

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Moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Tempranillo?

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Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity and tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Tempranillo?

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Rioja DOCa

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What is the primary region for Tempranillo?

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Spain

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Tempranillo?

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Red cherry, plum, vanilla (from oak), leather (aged)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Tempranillo?

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Aged in oak barrels, American oak used in Rioja

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What type of climate does Malbec thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Malbec?

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Full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Malbec?

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Mendoza (Argentina)

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What is the primary region for Malbec?

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Argentina

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Malbec?

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Blackberry, plum, chocolate, tobacco

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What winemaking techniques are used for Malbec?

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Aged in oak, blends with Cabernet Sauvignon

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What type of climate does Nebbiolo thrive in?

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Cool to moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Nebbiolo?

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Full-bodied, high acidity, high tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Nebbiolo?

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Barolo, Barbaresco

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What is the primary region for Nebbiolo?

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Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Nebbiolo?

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Red cherry, rose, tar, leather (aged)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Nebbiolo?

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Long ageing potential, high tannins soften with time

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What type of climate does Fiano thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Fiano?

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Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, rich texture

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Fiano?

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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What is the primary region for Fiano?

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Campania, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Fiano?

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Stone fruit, honey, nuts, floral notes

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What winemaking techniques are used for Fiano?

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Lees ageing for texture, often unoaked

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What type of climate does Viognier thrive in?

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Moderate to warm climate

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What is the typical style of Viognier?

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Full-bodied, low acidity, aromatic

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Viognier?

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Condrieu AOC

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What is the primary region for Viognier?

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Northern Rhône, France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Viognier?

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Apricot, peach, floral, honeysuckle

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What winemaking techniques are used for Viognier?

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Can be unoaked or oaked for richness

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What type of climate does Chablis have?

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Cool climate

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What is the typical style of Chablis?

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Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity, unoaked

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Chablis?

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Chablis AOC

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What is the primary region for Chablis?

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Burgundy, France

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Chablis?

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Green apple, citrus, wet stone, mineral notes

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What winemaking techniques are used for Chablis?

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Unoaked, stainless steel fermentation

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What type of climate does Corvina thrive in?

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Moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Corvina?

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Medium-bodied, high acidity, low to medium tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Corvina?

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Valpolicella DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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What is the primary region for Corvina?

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Veneto, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Corvina?

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Red cherry, red berries, herbal notes, spice (Amarone)

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What winemaking techniques are used for Corvina?

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Used in appassimento method for Amarone

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What type of climate does Cortese thrive in?

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Cool climate

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What is the typical style of Cortese?

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Light-bodied, dry, high acidity

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Cortese?

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Gavi DOCG

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What is the primary region for Cortese?

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Piedmont, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Cortese?

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Green apple, citrus, white flowers, almond

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What winemaking techniques are used for Cortese?

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Unoaked to retain freshness

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What type of climate does Albariño thrive in?

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Cool maritime climate

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What is the typical style of Albariño?

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Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Albariño?

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Rías Baixas DO

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What is the primary region for Albariño?

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Galicia, Spain

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Albariño?

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Lemon, lime, peach, saline, floral notes

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What winemaking techniques are used for Albariño?

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Unoaked, sometimes lees ageing for texture

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What type of climate does Carmenère thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Carmenère?

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Full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Carmenère?

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Colchagua Valley, Central Valley

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What is the primary region for Carmenère?

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Chile

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Carmenère?

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Black fruit, green bell pepper, chocolate, spice

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What winemaking techniques are used for Carmenère?

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Often aged in oak to soften tannins

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What type of climate does Verdicchio thrive in?

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Moderate climate

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What is the typical style of Verdicchio?

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Dry, light to medium-bodied, high acidity

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Verdicchio?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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What is the primary region for Verdicchio?

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Marche, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Verdicchio?

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Lemon, green apple, almond, floral notes

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What winemaking techniques are used for Verdicchio?

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Typically unoaked, can develop nutty flavours with age

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What type of climate does Primitivo thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Primitivo?

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Full-bodied, high alcohol, rich fruit

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Primitivo?

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Puglia IGT, Primitivo di Manduria DOC

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What is the primary region for Primitivo?

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Puglia, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Primitivo?

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Blackberry, plum, spice, jammy fruit

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What winemaking techniques are used for Primitivo?

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Often aged in oak for added complexity

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What type of climate does Montepulciano thrive in?

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Warm climate

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What is the typical style of Montepulciano?

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Medium to full-bodied, medium acidity, high tannins

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What is a well-known GI/appellation for Montepulciano?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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What is the primary region for Montepulciano?

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Abruzzo, Italy

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What are the typical aromas and flavours of Montepulciano?

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Black cherry, plum, earthy notes, tobacco

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What winemaking techniques are used for Montepulciano?

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Often oaked for added spice and complexity

127
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What are the typical primary flavours of a wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Blackcurrant and mint

128
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Fiano most famous appellation

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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Fiano primary region

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Campania, Italy

130
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Cape Blend

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Pinotage, Cab Sav, Viognier

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