Grenache/Garnacha Flashcards
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from Côtes du Rhône
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from Côtes du Rhône Villages
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from Minervois
▢ the styles and quality of Garnacha wines from Rioja
▢ the styles and quality of Garnacha wines from Navarra
▢ the styles and quality of Garnacha wines from Priorat
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from Barossa Valley
▢ the styles and quality of Grenache wines from McLaren Vale
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Which of the following statements about Grenache is FALSE?
a. It is a thick skinned variety
b. it produces its finest wines when yields are carefully controlled
c. it is commonly used to make rose wines using the short maceration method
d. it is often blended with syrah and tempranillo
a. It is a thick skinned variety
Which Rhône Cru is located in the Southern Rhône?
a. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
b. Crozes-Hermitage
c. Hermitage
d. Cote Rotie
a. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
In which of these regions is it least likely to find a blend of Syrah & Grenache?
a. Southern Rhone
b. Minervois
c. Barossa Valley
d. Navarra DO
d. Navarra DO
Which regions are known for their very old Grenache/Garnacha vines? Select all that apply.
a. McLaren Vale
b. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
c. Priorat
d. Minervois
e. Barossa Valley
a. McLaren Vale
c. Priorat
e. Barossa Valley
What does Garnacha contribute to a blend in Rioja DOCA wines?
a. high tannins
b. higher acidity
c. fuller body and red fruit flavors
d. black fruit flavors
c. fuller body and red fruit flavors
True or False? Producers may favor old oak barrels for maturing Grenache wines due to the grape’s delicate red-fruit flavors.
True
In which region do large, round stones in the vineyard absorb heat and radiate it back onto Grenache vines at night?
a. Cotes du Rhone
b. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
c. Minervois
d. McLaren Vale
b. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
