Grape Varieties in Wine
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Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as a potential risk for Pinot Noir grapes?

  • Downy mildew
  • Powdery mildew
  • Millerandage
  • Black rot (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a concern for Pinot Noir grapes in warm climates?

  • Sunburn
  • Reduced disease resistance (correct)
  • Loss of aroma intensity
  • Rapid ripening
  • Where were the Dijon clone families developed?

  • Oregon
  • California
  • Burgundy (correct)
  • Australia
  • What is the advantage of planting vineyard plots with a single clone of Pinot Noir?

    <p>Uniform fruit profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flavors are typically associated with Pinot Noir in Burgundy?

    <p>Strawberry and raspberry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is historically grown in the village of Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise?

    <p>Aligoté</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is prone to grey rot, powdery mildew, millerandage, and grapevine yellows?

    <p>Chardonnay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of climate do Chardonnay wines from Burgundy have apple, pear, lemon, and lime fruit with wet stone notes?

    <p>Cool climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in making high-quality wine from Chardonnay in good growing seasons in Burgundy?

    <p>Excessive yield and shading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety requires limited yields to produce quality wines?

    <p>Pinot Noir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pinot Noir

    • Pinot Noir is prone to grey rot, powdery mildew, millerandage, and grapevine yellows.
    • The advantage of planting vineyard plots with a single clone of Pinot Noir is to achieve consistency and quality in the wine.
    • Dijon clone families were developed in Dijon, France.
    • In warm climates, a concern for Pinot Noir grapes is the risk of over-ripeness and loss of acidity.

    Burgundy

    • Pinot Noir in Burgundy is typically associated with flavors of red fruit, high acidity, and earthy notes.
    • Chardonnay wines from Burgundy have apple, pear, lemon, and lime fruit with wet stone notes in cool and neutral climates.
    • The main challenge in making high-quality wine from Chardonnay in good growing seasons in Burgundy is preventing over-ripeness and maintaining acidity.

    Grape Varieties

    • Aligoté is the grape variety historically grown in the village of Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise.
    • Chardonnay requires limited yields to produce quality wines.

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    Test your knowledge of grape varieties used in the production of quality wines. Learn about Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligoté, and Gamay. Discover the significance of these grapes in different wine regions.

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