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France - Rhone Valley Flashcards

1
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What two factors contribute to the climate in the Rhone Valley?

A

The Rhone River and the mistral winds

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2
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What is the benefit of the mistral wind?

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It warms the climate preventing molds and mildews

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3
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What are the grapes of the Northern Rhone ?

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Viognier
Marsanne
Rousanne
Syrah

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4
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Is oak aging typical in the Northern Rhone?

A

Yes

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What is co-fermentation and what is it’s purpose?

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Red wine is blended with white to reduce tannins and increase complexity

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6
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What are the appellations of N Rhone?

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Cote Rotie
Condrieu
Saint Joseph
Crozes Hermitage
Hermitage
Cornas
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What grape is produced in Cote Rotie and where is this appellation?

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Syrah (sometimes co-fermented with 20% Viognier)

N Rhone

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What grape is produced in Cornas, and where is this appellation?

A

!00% Syrah

N Rhone

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9
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What grape is produced in Condrieu and where is this appellation?

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100% Viognier

N Rhone

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What grapes are produced in Saint-Joseph and where is this appellation?

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Syrah
Roussane
Marsanne
(N Rhone)

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What grapes are produced in Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage and where are these appellations?

A

Syrah
Roussane
Marsanne
(N Rhone)

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12
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What is the climate of the Northern Rhone?

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Continental

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13
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What is the climate of the Southern Rhone?

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Mediterranean

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14
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What is the soil of the S Rhone?

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Alluvial clay

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15
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What are the grapes of the Southern Rhone?

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Rousanne
Clairette
Grenache Blanc

Grenache
Syrah
Mouvedre

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16
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What are the appellations of the Southern Rhone?

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Chateauneuf du pape
Gigondas
Vacqueryas
Tavel

17
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Which region of the Southern Rhone makes only Rose and what grape is this made from?

A

Tavel. Grenache.

18
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What wines does Gigondas produce and where is this?

A

Reds only. GSM blends.

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