Chapter 19 - The Northern Rhone Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the cold northern wind that can impact wines in the Rhone valley?

A

The Mistral

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What is the climate of the Northern Rhone?

A

Moderate and continental, though notably cooler than in the Southern Rhone.

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3
Q

What is the primary black variety of the Northern Rhone?

A

Syrah - it is the only black variety permitted in the Northern Rhone.

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4
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What is three white varieties grown in the Northern Rhone?

A

1) Viognier
2) Marsanne
3) Roussanne (often blended with Marsanne)

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5
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What are the crus appellations of the Northern Rhone?

A

1) Cote Rotie
2) Condrieu
3) Saint-Joseph
4) Hermitage
5) Crozes-Hermitage
6) Cornas

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Which is the most important appellation of the Northern Rhone in terms of volume?

A

Crozes-Hermitage

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