Wine locations Flashcards
1
Q
Savatiano (sav-vah-tee-ahno)?
A
Greece
Attica (Regions around Athens)
Greece’s most planted grape varietal.
2
Q
Silvaner?
Gruner Silvaner
A
Germany, Rhinehessen/Franken
high acid 4/5
3
Q
Viognier?
A
Rhône. Often blended with Syrah often aged in oak low acid 2/5 best pairs with almonds, citrus, stewed fruits and aromatic herbs like thai basil
Flavours:tangerine, peach, mango, honeysuckle, rose
4
Q
where is verdejo (ver-day-ho) grown?
A
grown in rueda region of Spain
high acid 4/5
5
Q
Where is Verdelho grown?
A
Portugal
It’s used to make madeira
6
Q
where is vermintino from?
A
sardinia/tuscany
4/5 high acid
province rose secret sauce
7
Q
where is verdicchio from?
A
le marche
high acid 4/5
8
Q
touriga nacional?
A
portugal
douro valley
makes port and now is a single varietal wine
9
Q
Where is Airen from? ( Air-ren)
What is it used for?
A
Spain
used for brandy
very low acid 1/5
drought resistant old bush vine
