Switzerland

Map and comparative exercises for Switzerland

To the six regions of the Alps and lakes. Learn about Chasselas, its regional synonyms, and making white wine from black grapes using maps and processes.

Read the key points in the diagram

Lavaux: Distinguish landscape and wine designations →

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Read the three synonyms.

What German varieties does 'Johannisberg' bring to mind?

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Items for comparison.Name on the labelCorresponding variety
Fendant of ValaisFendantChasselas
Heida / PaïenHeida / PaïenSavagnin Blanc
Johannisberg of ValaisJohannisbergSilvaner

Return to considering regions as valleys and align with Silvaner.

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White Merlot and red Merlot

Is wine color determined by grape variety name alone?

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Items for comparison.Examples of white winemakingRed style
Relationship with the skinsLimiting extraction to obtain white juiceExtracting color and tannin from the skins
BarrelBianco Rovere 2023 underwent barrel fermentation and ageing.Whether it is used or not depends on the producer and the wine.
GrapesMerlotMerlot

Winemaking methods including skin contact and extraction are also necessary.

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Two specialties of the Tre Laghi region

Can the two be compared as the same process selection?

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Items for comparison.Œil de PerdrixNon Filtré
GrapesPinot NoirChasselas
CharacteristicsRoséWhite wines bottled unfiltered
Viewpoints on the processColor extractionPre-bottling treatment

Differentiating color styles and filtering are steps at different stages.

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