Central Vineyards Flashcards
1
Q
Which AOP of the Central Vineyards produces red wine only?
A
Orléans-Cléry AOP - 100% Cabernet Franc
2
Q
Which AOPs of the Central Vineyards produce only white wine?
A
Quincy AOP - SB + SG
Pouilly-Fumé AOP - 100% SB
Pouilly-sur-Loire AOP - 100% Chasselas
3
Q
What are the 3 main soil types of Sancerre?
A
Terres Blanche - Kimmeridgian Marls
Caillottes - Limestone pebbles
Silex - flinty
4
Q
Where is Menetou-Salon?
A
In the Central Vineyards of the Loire Valley, it is a continuation of Sancerre away from the Loire river.
5
Q
What in the dominant white varietal of Orléans AOP?
A
Chardonnay
6
Q
List the AOPs of Central France in the Loire Valley
A
Côtes d’Auvergne
Côtes du Forez
Côte Roannaise
Saint-Pourcain
