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.
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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 label | Corresponding variety |
|---|---|---|
| Fendant of Valais | Fendant | Chasselas |
| Heida / Païen | Heida / Païen | Savagnin Blanc |
| Johannisberg of Valais | Johannisberg | Silvaner |
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 winemaking | Red style |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship with the skins | Limiting extraction to obtain white juice | Extracting color and tannin from the skins |
| Barrel | Bianco Rovere 2023 underwent barrel fermentation and ageing. | Whether it is used or not depends on the producer and the wine. |
| Grapes | Merlot | Merlot |
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 Perdrix | Non Filtré |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Noir | Chasselas |
| Characteristics | Rosé | White wines bottled unfiltered |
| Viewpoints on the process | Color extraction | Pre-bottling treatment |
Differentiating color styles and filtering are steps at different stages.
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