Loire Flashcards
What are the 4 main subregions of the Loire from west to east
Pays Nantais, Anjou-Samur, Touraine, Central Vineyards
What are the two general appellations in the Loire without geographic limits
Cremant de Loire, Rose de Loire
What are the main white varietals in the Loire
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Melon B
What are the main red varietals of the Loire
Pinot Noir, Gamay,Cabernet Franc, Côt (Malbec)
What are the minor white varietals of the Loire
Chardonnay, Orbois, Romoratin, Gros Plant, Chasselas
What are the minor red varietals of the Loire
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau D’Aunis, Grolleau
Which river runs through the central vineyards
the Cher
Which 4 rivers run through the Touraine
The Loir, Cher, Indre, and Vienne
Which 2 rivers run through Anjou
The Loir and the Layon
Which 2 rivers runs through the Pays Nantais
The Sevre and Maine
What are the 7 major cities of the Loire from West to East
Nantes, Angers, Poitiers, Tours, Blois, Orleans, Nevers
What is the climate of the Central Vineyards
Continental
What are the 9 sub-appellations in the Central Vineyards
Chateaumeillant, Orleans Clery, Cotteaux du Giennois, Menetou Salon, Orleans, Pouilly Fume, Quincy, Reuilly, Sancerre
Which regions in the Central vineyards produce only white wine
Pouilly Fume, Quincy
Which region produces whites from Chardonnay and reds from Pinot Meunier
Orleans
Which region produces only reds from Cab Franc
Orleans Cleary
What are the three soil types of the Central Vineyards and their meanings
Silex (Flint), Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian Clay), and Caillottes (stony fossils)