Loire Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most widely grown grape in the Loire?
A
Cabernet Franc
2
Q
Which is the smallest of the Muscadet AOCs?
A
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
3
Q
Which grape variety will be permitted to constitute up to 10% of the blend in Muscadet AOC wines from the 2021 vintage?
A
Chardonnay
4
Q
The Val de Loire IGP is France’s largest IGP in area.
True or False?
A
True
5
Q
The town and Château of Chinon sit on which river?
A
Vienne
6
Q
Saumur AOC makes wines in many different styles – which is the most important in terms of production?
A
Sparkling
7
Q
Picpoul (Piquepol Blanc)
A
White
S France - L-R, Provence, Rhône
“LIP STINGER”
Due to high acid
Apple, Lemon
Picpoul Blanc, Gris, Noir same DNA
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