Grape Varieties and Viticulture Flashcards
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Which grape variety is the primary component of red Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie wines in the Northern Rhône?
Answer: Syrah
Syrah is the only red grape permitted in Northern Rhône appellations like Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, producing deeply colored, peppery wines.
Albariño (also known as Alvarinho in Portugal) is the signature white grape of which Spanish region?
Answer: Galicia (Rías Baixas)
Albariño thrives in the cool, wet Atlantic climate of Galicia's Rías Baixas appellation, producing aromatic, high-acid white wines.
What is the process called when a grapevine's roots penetrate deep into subsoil to access water and minerals?
Answer: Deep vine rootedness
Deep vine rootedness refers to mature vine roots penetrating bedrock or subsoil, accessing water and minerals that contribute to wine complexity.
Grüner Veltliner is the flagship white grape of which wine-producing country?
Answer: Austria
Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most widely planted and internationally recognized grape, known for its peppery, crisp, food-friendly style.
Which viticultural term describes the practice of removing grape clusters before harvest to concentrate flavor in the remaining fruit?
Answer: Green harvesting (vendange verte)
Green harvesting (vendange verte) involves dropping excess grape clusters in summer to reduce yield and concentrate flavor in the remaining bunches.
Sangiovese is the primary grape in which classic Italian red wine?
Answer: Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico DOCG is based on Sangiovese, requiring a minimum of 80% of this variety in the blend.