France - Loire Valley - General Flashcards
1
Q
Three main white grape varieties of the Loire Valley
A
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Melon de Bourgogne (Melon Blanc)
2
Q
Five secondary white grape varieties of the Loire Valley - one international, four local
A
Chardonnay Orbois (Arbois/Menu Pineau) Romarantin Gros Plant (Folle Blanche) Chasselas
3
Q
Synonyms for Orbois
A
Arbois
Menu Pineau
4
Q
Most important red variety in the Loire Valley
A
Cabernet Franc
5
Q
Synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley
A
Breton
6
Q
Seven key red grape varieties in the Loire Valley
A
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec (Côt) Gamay Pinot Noir Pineau d'Aunis Grolleau (Groslot)
7
Q
In which region was the frost of 1709 significant?
A
Pays Nantais (Muscadet)
8
Q
When was VDQS category eliminated?
A
2011
9
Q
Which sub region of the Loire Valley is the largest?
A
Anjou-Saumur
10
Q
What is the style of Rosé de Loire?
A
Dry
Made from Grolleau and other local varieties
Maximum 3 g/L RS
