FR_Loire_Touraine

Question 1

Grapes / Styles of Touraine (tour-rayn)
• 5 Red
• 3 White
• 4 Styles

Answer 1

• RED Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt (Malbec), Gamay, Pinot Noir
• WHITE: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
• STYLES: Dry, Sweet, Sparkling, Rosé

Question 2

4 Major bodies of water in Touraine

Answer 2

• Loire River
• Cher River (tributary)
• Indre River (tributary)
• Vienne River (tributary)

Question 3

Touraine Climate
How it compares to climate of Central Vineyards

Answer 3

• Continental (east) with oceanic influences (west)

• Winters are warmer and there is more rain/humidity

Question 4

3 Soils of Touraine

Answer 4

• Tuffeau: soft, porous limestone
• Limestone
• Varennes (vah-ren): sandy and alluvial

Question 5

4/6 Appellations of Touraine

Answer 5

• Chinon AOP (shee-naan): Chinon Blanc (dry) and Cabernet Franc (dry reds/rosés)
• Bourgueil AOP (boor-guy): Cabernet Franc (dry reds/rosés)
• Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil: Cabernet Franc (dry reds/rosés)
• Vouvray AOP: Chenin Blanc (dry to sweet and sparkling whites)