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
2
Q
What is the climate of the Northern Rhone?
A
Moderate and continental, though notably cooler than in the Southern Rhone.
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.
4
Q
What is three white varieties grown in the Northern Rhone?
A
1) Viognier
2) Marsanne
3) Roussanne (often blended with Marsanne)
5
Q
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
6
Q
Which is the most important appellation of the Northern Rhone in terms of volume?
A
Crozes-Hermitage
