Chapter 18 - The Loire Valley Flashcards

1
Q

Within the Loire valley, where is Sauvignon Blanc mainly grown?

A

It is mainly grown in the Central Vineyards and Touraine

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What are the two most prestigious appellations for Sauvignon Blanc within the Loire’s Central Vineyard area?

A

Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume

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3
Q

What appellation within the Loire offers moderately priced wines made in the same style as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

A

Menetou-Salon

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4
Q

Where does the majority of Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire valley come from?

A

From the Touraine region

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5
Q

Describe Chenin Blanc

A

It is a high acid non-aromatic grape variety

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6
Q

What are some areas with the Loire valley that make wines with Chenin Blanc?

A

Vouvray, Saumur, Anjou, Savennieres, Coteaux du Layon

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7
Q

What are two other terms for the variety Melon Blanc?

A

Muscadet or Melon de Bourgogne

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Q

Which region of the Loire is the vast majority of Melon Blanc grown?

A

The Nantais region

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9
Q

What are the main appellations that grow Melon Blanc?

A

Muscadet and Muscadet Sevre et Maine

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10
Q

What is the main red variety grown in the Loire valley?

A

Cabernet Franc

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11
Q

Which appellations in the Loire valley grow Cabernet Franc?

A

1) Chinon
2) Bourgueil
3) Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
4) Saumur
5) Saumur-Champigny

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12
Q

After Cabernet Franc, which is the second most planted black grape variety in the Loire and where is it planted?

A

Gamay - It is planted in Touraine and Anjou

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13
Q

Which areas of the Loire valley also produce roses?

A

Anjou-Saumur, Touraine and Sancerre

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