France: Loire Flashcards
True or False: The Loire River is the longest river in France.
True
What is the climate of the Loire Valley?
It ranges from maritime in the Lower Loire to continental in the Centre and Upper Loire
Which Loire River tributary is home to some of the best dessert wines in the world?
The Layon River
In which major region of the Loire River valley will you find Silex and Kimmerigian Clay?
The Centre Loire (Central Vineyards)
What is the major soil type found in Vouvray?
Tuffeau
Which Loire Valley AOC is famous for Sur Lie aging?
Muscadet AOC/Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOC
What is the primary grape variety used in Muscadet AOC and Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOC?
Melon B
What is the primary white grape variety of the Middle Loire? (i.e. Anjou, Saumur, & Touraine)
Chenin Blanc
What is the primary red grape variety of the Middle Loire? (i.e. Anjou, Saumur, & Touraine)
Cabernet Franc
What is the primary white grape of the Centre Loire?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the primary red grape variety of the Centre Loire?
Pinot Noir
Where in the Loire Valley are most of the sparkling wines produced?
Saumur and Touraine
What does the term Sur Lie mean?
The wine was aged on the lees
What does the term Demi-Sec mean?
Off-dry
What does the term Moelleux mean?
Semi-sweet wines made from late-harvest grapes that may or may not be botrytized.
