Varieties Flashcards
grapes belong to this genus
vitis
vinifera is the…
species
where did vitis vinifera originate
the caucasus mountains
subspecies of vitis vinifera are known as
varieties
the part of the vine planted onto rootstock
scion
how are virtually all grape varieties repoduced in modern viticulture?
vegatative propagation
chardonnay warm climate vs cool climate
warm climate: more tropical
cool climate: green fruit, citrus
why is chenin blanc ideal for sparkling wine?
high natural acidity
t/f: there is 2x as much Chenin Blanc in Africa as there is in France
true
characteristic aromas of Chenin Blanc
green apple, yellow pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, white flowers, chamomile tea
What does Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains mean?
white Muscat with small berries
The Muscat family tends to perform best in a _____ climate
warm
This member of the Muscat family does well in cool climates
Muscat Ottonel
characteristc aromas of PG
apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond
_____ Riesling is an official synonym for Riesling in the US
White
t/f: Missouri Riesling is a synonym for Riesling
false
characteristic aromas for Riesling
lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol
Semillon is often with which grape in Australia
Chardonnay
Semillon characteristicss
distinct waxy character + citrus, floral, tree fruit aromas
Viognier characteristicx
rich + full bodied, strongly perfumed aromas of floral, peach, tangerine
pinot blanc vs pinot gris
very, very similar. pinot blanc typically lighter with more exotic aromas
Zinfandel is known in Croatia as
Tribidrag
characteristics of sangiovese
earthy aromas, with orange zest and sour chery
Where else can you find Gamay?
Loire, Maconnais, Switzerland
term for grape that has red skin plus red flesh
teinturier
alicante bouschet is notable for being a….
teinturier
alicante bouschet is a cross of
petit bouschet and grenache
t/f: alicante bouschet was once one of the most widely planted vitis vinifera grapes in America and Europe
true
why is alicante bouschet often added to blends?
adds body and color intensity
what kind of grape is Seyval Blanc?
hybrid
