Ugni Blanc is the primary grape used to produce which two types of spirit?

• A. Vodka and Gin
• B. Cognac and Armagnac
• C. Calvados and Brandy
• D. Rum and Brandy

Answer: (B)

Ugni Blanc is prized for making grape brandies because of its high acidity, neutral aroma, and crisp character. These traits yield a clean, refined Spirit that ages well and develops elegance over time, which is exactly what Cognac and Armagnac aim for. In the Cognac and Armagnac regions, Ugni Blanc (often along with small amounts of other grapes) is the workhorse base for the eau-de-vie that eventually becomes these two esteemed brandies.

Other options don’t fit because vodka and gin are typically neutral spirits or flavored with botanicals and can be made from a variety of bases, not specifically Ugni Blanc. Calvados is apple-based, not grape, and while brandy as a category can be made from grapes, the two traditional spirits most closely associated with Ugni Blanc are Cognac and Armagnac.