Chapter 19 - The Northern Rhone Flashcards
What is the name of the cold northern wind that can impact wines in the Rhone valley?
The Mistral
What is the climate of the Northern Rhone?
Moderate and continental, though notably cooler than in the Southern Rhone.
What is the primary black variety of the Northern Rhone?
Syrah - it is the only black variety permitted in the Northern Rhone.
What is three white varieties grown in the Northern Rhone?
1) Viognier
2) Marsanne
3) Roussanne (often blended with Marsanne)
What are the crus appellations of the Northern Rhone?
1) Cote Rotie
2) Condrieu
3) Saint-Joseph
4) Hermitage
5) Crozes-Hermitage
6) Cornas
Which is the most important appellation of the Northern Rhone in terms of volume?
Crozes-Hermitage