Loire Flashcards
1
Q
Areas of the Loire
A
Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumer
Tourraine
Central vineyards
2
Q
Soil types of loire
A
Gravel and sand over schist and granite pays nantais
Touraine
Soft limestone— tuffeau
Central vineyards
Kimmeridgian clay limestone
More Pinot noir and Sauvignon Blanc
3
Q
Describe the main appellations within the four major wine regions
A
Pays nantais.. muscadet
Anjou- saumer- bonnezeax quart de charme. Savvinierres
Touraine- vouvray, bourguiel, chinon
Central vineyards. Sancerre, pouilly fume
