Chapter 20 - The Southern Rhone Flashcards
What is the climate of the Southern Rhone?
Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm dry summers where drought can be a problem.
Southern Rhone wines are often complex blends rather than being made from just one or two different varieties, True or False?
True. In some circumstances wines are made from a dozen or more grape varieties.
What are the primary black grape varieties of the Southern Rhone?
1) Grenache, which is predominant
2) Syrah
3) Mourvedre
4) Cinsault
What are the white varieties you would find in the Southern Rhone?
1) Clairette
2) Grenache Blanc
3) Bourboulenc
4) Viognier
5) Marsanne
6) Roussanne
What are the principal appellations of the Southern Rhone?
1) Chateauneuf-du-Pape
2) Tavel
3) Lirac
4) Gigondas
5) Vacqueyras
What was the first area in France to have Appellation Controlee status?
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Which are the only two Southern crus that are on the west bank of the Rhone?
Tavel and Lirac
Which Southern Rhone appellations are famous for the production of Rose?
Tavel and Lirac
Only Rose can be made in Tavel, True or False?
True