France Flashcards
What is the primary wine region in France known for producing Champagne?
Champagne
True or False: Bordeaux is a wine region in France that specializes in red wine production.
True
Fill in the blank: The region of Burgundy is famous for its _____ wines.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Which French wine region is known for its rosé wines?
Provence
What is the main grape variety used in the production of red wines in the Bordeaux region?
Merlot
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a wine region in France? a) Loire b) Alsace c) Tuscany d) Rhône
c) Tuscany
What is the term for the designated wine-growing area in France that follows specific regulations?
Appellation
True or False: The Rhône Valley primarily produces white wines.
False
Which region is known for the production of Sancerre wine?
Loire Valley
Fill in the blank: The region of Alsace is known for its _____ wines.
white
What is the name of the famous sweet wine produced in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux?
Sauternes
Multiple Choice: Which grape is predominantly used in the production of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? a) Cabernet Sauvignon b) Grenache c) Sauvignon Blanc d) Syrah
b) Grenache
What is the classification system for Bordeaux wines called?
Crus Classés
True or False: The Loire Valley is known for both red and white wines.
True
Which region is famous for producing sparkling wines other than Champagne?
Crémant
Fill in the blank: The grape variety used for making Beaujolais wine is _____
Gamay
What is the southernmost wine region in France known for its robust red wines?
Languedoc-Roussillon
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is known for producing high-quality Riesling? a) Bordeaux b) Alsace c) Provence d) Rhône
b) Alsace
What is the name of the wine produced in the Chablis region?
Chablis
True or False: Provence is known for its full-bodied red wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The main grape variety used in the production of white Burgundy is _____
Chardonnay
What is the name of the famous wine classification in Burgundy?
Grand Cru
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key characteristic of wines from the Rhône Valley? a) High acidity b) Fruity aromas c) Earthy flavors d) All of the above
d) All of the above
What type of wine is typically produced in the Côtes du Rhône region?
Red and white wines
True or False: The term ‘terroir’ refers to the natural environment in which a wine is produced.
True
