General Flashcards
1
Q
How long is the Loire River?
A
629 miles
-France’s longest river
2
Q
What is the Loire Valley also known as?
A
Jardin de la France
3
Q
True or False:
The Loire Valley produces more white wine than any other region in France.
A
True
4
Q
True or False:
Loire Valley is only second to Champagne in sparkling wine production.
A
True
5
Q
Name the 3 classic white grape varietals of the Loire Valley.
A
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Melon de Bourgogne
6
Q
Name 5 secondary white varietals of the Loire.
A
Chardonnay Orbois Romorantin Gros Plant Chasselas
7
Q
What is another name for Gros Plant?
A
Folle Blanche
8
Q
Name the red grapes of the Loire.
A
Cabernet Franc Pinot Noir Gamay Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec (Cot) Pineau d'Aunis Groslot (Grolleau)
9
Q
What is Breton?
A
a local name for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley
10
Q
What is another name for Malbec in the Loire?
A
Cot
11
Q
What is Grolleau?
A
Groslot
