Loire

Question 1

What are the 4 regions of Loire?

Answer 1

Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, and Central Vineyards

Question 2

What is the grape variety used in production of Savennières AOP wines?

Answer 2

Chenin Blanc

Question 3

Where is Tuffeau soil found?

Answer 3

Touraine

bonus: it is soft limestone

Question 4

Name 1 red and 1 white grape variety used in Touraine.

Answer 4

white: Chenin Blanc
red: Cabernet Franc

Question 5

What grape is used in the production of wines of Vouvray AOP?

Answer 5

Chenin Blanc

Question 6

Name the 2 grape varieties used to produce wines of Sancerre.

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

Question 7

In what larger region of Loire is Pouilly-Fumé located?

Answer 7

Central Vineyards

Question 8

What is the main grape variety of Pays Nantais?

Answer 8

Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)

Question 9

What is the main river of the Loire Valley?

Answer 9

Loire River

Question 10

What type of wine is produced in Chinon?

Answer 10

Dry red wines; Cabernet Franc