Languedoc/Rouissillon - Nellites Flashcards
What is the main wine style of Limoux AOP white wines?
Dry white wines
Which grape varieties are used for Limoux AOP white wines?
- Mauzac
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
What is the main grape variety in Limoux AOP red wines?
Merlot-dominant
What is the wine style of Limoux AOP red wines?
Dry red wines
What grape varieties are used in Crémant de Limoux AOP?
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Mauzac
- Pinot Noir
What wine style is associated with Crémant de Limoux AOP?
Traditional method white and rosé sparkling wine
What are the main grape varietys used in Fitou AOP?
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Fitou AOP is known for its blend of these grape varieties.
What type of wine is produced in Fitou AOP?
Dry red wines
Fitou AOP primarily produces dry red wines.
What are the grape varieties used in Banyuls AOP/Banyuls Grand Cru?
Grenache
Banyuls AOP specializes in the Grenache grape variety.
What is the wine style of Banyuls AOP/Banyuls Grand Cru?
Vins Doux Naturels
Banyuls AOP is famous for its naturally sweet wines.
Which grape varieties are used in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?
Muscat Blancà, Muscat of Alexandria
These grape varieties are used for producing sweet wines.
What type of wine is produced in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?
Vins Doux Naturels
Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP is also known for its naturally sweet wines.
What type of wine is produced at Domaine du Mas Blanc?
Fortified wine
Which company is associated with Banyuls?
Chapoutier
Fill in the blank: Banyuls is a _______ wine.
fortified
What geographical area does Languedoc-Roussillon encompass?
The entire southern coast of France, from the border of Italy along the Mediterranean coastline to the border with Spain.
What body of water borders Languedoc-Roussillon?
Mediterranean Sea
What type of wines is produced in Languedoc-Roussillon?
A large amount of IGP wines.
What does IGP stand for?
Indication Géographique Protégée
What types of wines are included in Pays d’Oc IGP?
Red, white, rosé, sweet wines, sparkling wines.
What is the process used to make Vins doux naturels?
Mutage, a winemaking technique where fermentation is stopped by the addition of neutral grape spirit.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a winemaking technique for making sweet wines.
Mutage
Name three white grape varieties grown in Languedoc-Roussillon.
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Clairette
Name three red grape varieties grown in Languedoc-Roussillon.
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Carignan
True or False: Viognier is a red grape variety found in Languedoc-Roussillon.
False
True or False: Mauzac is a type of white grape variety.
True
List two sweet wine types produced in Languedoc-Roussillon.
- Vins doux naturels
- Sweet wines
Fill in the blank: The grape variety _______ is known for its role in producing rosé wines.
Cinsault
What is the Climate of Lnaguedoc Rouissillon?
Mediteranean
Where are Languedoc and Rouissillon in France?
They are both on the southernmost border of France, Rouissilon being more south, borders Spain and the Mediterranean while Languedoc only border the Mediterranean
