The Wine Profile

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Gewürztraminer

Origins & Viticulture · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Where does Gewürztraminer originally come from?

A Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy B Rheingau, Germany C Wachau, Austria D Burgundy, France

2 What colour is the skin of the Gewürztraminer grape?

A Light green B Dark blue C Pink to copper-coloured D Deep violet

3 Which region is most famous for its Gewürztraminer wines?

A Mosel, Germany B Marlborough, New Zealand C Piedmont, Italy D Alsace, France

4 Why does Gewürztraminer grow best in cool climates?

A It needs warmth to develop its characteristic aroma B It is sensitive to frost and needs warm winters to survive C It needs cool weather to hold on to its natural acidity D It produces too little sugar in cold growing regions

5 Which of these aroma profiles is most typically associated with Gewürztraminer?

A Rose petals, lychee, and spices like ginger B Blackcurrant, plum, and a faintly earthy note C Green apple, citrus, and a light grassy note D Peach, honey, and a light nutty character

6 Gewürztraminer buds late, protecting it from spring frost. What is the other side of the coin with this grape?

A It still ripens fairly early and has naturally low acidity B It ripens very late and has naturally high acidity C It ripens late and has naturally low acidity that needs a warm climate D It ripens early but has naturally high acidity that balances it