Jura Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Jura located?
A
east of Burgundy
2
Q
what styles of wine are made in Jura?
A
red, white, rose, and sparking wines, local specialites include vin jaune and vin de paille
3
Q
what is vin jaune?
A
exclusively made from sauvignon and is a dry oxidized unfortified wine, aged for a min of 6 years before bottling
4
Q
what is vin de paille?
A
also known as straw wine, wine that is made from grapes left out to dry for a min of 6 weeks, high in alcohol, sweet, aged for a min of 3 years before release
5
Q
what red grapes are found in Jura?
A
Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir
6
Q
What white grapes are found in Jura?
A
CHardonnay, sauvginon
7
Q
AOPs of Jura
A
Arbois AOP, L’Etoile AOP, Chateau Chalon AOP
