WHITE GRAPES

Question 1

Name the main characteristics of Riesling

Answer 1

Cool to moderate climate
High acidity 
Aromatic variety 
Dry to sweet
Light to full bodied 
Unoaked
Susceptible to botrytis
Flavour characteristics from least to most ripe: green fruits, citrus fruits, blossom, stone fruits, tropical fruits, dried fruits
Tertiary flavours: honey, petrol

Question 2

Name the main characteristics of Chenin Blanc

Answer 2

Cool to warm climates
High acidity
Dry to sweet
Oaked or unoaked
Susceptible to botrytis
Flavour characteristics from least to most ripe: green fruits, citrus fruits, stone fruits, tropical fruits.
Tertiary flavours: dried fruit, honey, nuts

Question 2

Name the main characteristics of Semillon

Answer 2

Moderate to warm climates
Medium to high acidity 
Light to full bodied
Dry to sweet
Oaked or unoaked 
Susceptible to botrytis
Flavour characteristics from least to most ripe: green fruits, grass, citrus fruits
Tertiary flavours: dried fruit, honey, nuts

Question 3

Name the main characteristics of Furmint

Answer 3

Moderate climate
High acidity
Dry to sweet
Unoaked or oaked
Susceptible to botrytis
Mostly grown in Tokaj, Hungary - Tokaj Aszu
Flavour characteristics: fresh and dried stone fruits, citrus fruits, oak derived aromas and caramel from deliberate oxidation

Question 4

Name the main characteristics of Chardonnay

Answer 4

Cool to warm climates 
Medium to high acidity 
Dry
Light to full-bodied 
Flavour characteristics from least to most ripe: green fruits, citrus fruits, stone fruits, tropical fruits

Question 5

What adjustments can be made with Chardonnay

Answer 5

1. Acidification - is common for many warm climate Chardonnays
2. Malolactic conversion - can add dairy flavours , butter and cream, and soften harsh acids
3. Lees contact - can add body and flavours of bread and biscuit
4. Oak - adds body and flavours of smoke, vanilla and coconut