FWS Rhône AOCs Flashcards
What type of white wines are typically produced in the Northern Rhône?
Still and dry white wines, with fermentation often in neutral vessels.
A small amount of sparkling wine is produced in Saint-Péray.
What is unique about Hermitage’s Vin de Paille?
Grapes (Marsanne and/or Roussanne) are dried on straw mats for 45 days.
This process enhances the concentration of sugars in the grapes.
What characterizes all red wines in the Northern Rhône?
Still, dry, and high in acidity.
Cornas and Hermitage produce powerful wines, while Saint-Joseph and Côte-Rôtie are more elegant.
How many appellations are there in the Northern Rhône?
8 appellations classified as ‘crus’.
All lie within the broader Côtes du Rhône zone of production.
What percentage of Northern Rhône wine production is red?
81% red wine and 19% white wine.
True or False: No cru in the Northern Rhône is authorized to make rosé.
True.
What is the primary grape in Côte-Rôtie AOC?
Syrah, with up to 20% Viognier (must be co-fermented).
What type of wine is produced in Condrieu AOC?
Dry white wine, with 100% Viognier.
What is notable about Château-Grillet AOC?
It is a monopole and wines are aged for two years in oak.
What type of wines does Saint-Joseph AOC produce?
Structured and softer elegant wines, with 86% red wine.
What grape is exclusively used in Cornas AOC?
100% Syrah.
What types of wines does Saint-Péray AOC produce?
Dry white and sparkling white wines.
What is the primary grape in Hermitage AOC red wines?
Syrah, with up to 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne co-fermented.
What characterizes the Diois region’s climate?
Continental climate with significant seasonal and diurnal temperature variations.
What wines are produced under Clairette de Die AOC?
Sparkling white and rosé wines made from Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc and Clairette.
What is the climate like in the Southern Rhône?
Mediterranean climate with variable rainfall and influenced by the Mistral.
What are the five soil types found in the Southern Rhône?
- Galets
- Garrigue
- Sandstone
- Clay
- Loess/molasse
loess is a wind deposited sediment
What is the primary grape for white Côtes du Rhône wines?
Grenache Blanc.
What percentage of Southern Rhône production is red wine?
95% of production is red.
What adaptations are producers making in response to climate change?
Planting at higher elevations and developing disease-resistant and drought-tolerant vine varieties.
What is the primary red grape in Côtes du Rhône AOC?
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre.
What is the difference between Côtes du Rhône AOC and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC?
Côtes du Rhône Villages wines exhibit distinct, more concentrated flavors and are aged longer.
What is Vinsobres AOC known for?
Terraced vineyards primarily producing red wines from Grenache, with Syrah or Mourvèdre.
What grape must be in the blend for Tavel AOC?
Grenache.
What is unique about the Rasteau AOC?
Produces both white and red VDNs, with specific aging requirements.
What are the primary grapes used in Ventoux AOC?
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Cinsaut
- Carignan
What is the focus of Luberon AOC?
Primarily rosé wines with strong Mediterranean and continental influences.
What type of wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOC?
Reds must be at least 60% Grenache and hand-harvested.
