Loire - Torraine Flashcards
Where is Touraine located?
Eastern part of Middle Loire
How many soils types in Touraine?
4 main
W. -Tuffeau
E - Silex, Perruches
Hills - Aubis - Clay & limestone
River - sand, gravels
What is the climate of Touraine and risks increase from?
Transition to semi-Continental
Frost
What soils are widespread from W Touraine to Vouvray?
Tuffeau
What soils are found on Touraine hillsides?
Aubuis - clay and limestone
What soils are found near the Touraine rivers?
Sedimentary - sand and gravel
What soils are found in E Tourine starting at Vouvray and Montouis?
Silex, Perruches - flinty clay
What are the main rivers in Touraine?
Loire
Cher
Indre
Vienne
What is produced in Touraine’s western zone?
Red from CabFranc
What is produced in Touraine’s central zone?
White from Chenin Blanc
What is produced in Touraine’s East zone?
White from SavBlanc
What is the largest AOC in Touraine subregion?
Touraine AOC
What is the dominate production in Touraine?
Red at more the 50%
CabFranc
Dominant white grape from Touraine?
Chenin Blanc & SavBlanc
What does Touraine AOC produce?
All but sweet wine
Most AOCs that produce red in Touraine subregion also produce what?
Rosé
What are Pineau d’Aunis, Meunier and CabFranc used for?
Rosé (5% total)
What are the NTK 3 AOCs that make semi- sweet and sweet wine in Touraine?
Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Cours-Cheverney
What are the 3 most important AOCs producing sparkling “fines bulles” in Touraine?
Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Touraine AOC
What are Touraine AOC whites usually made from?
SavBlanc
What grapes are used in Touraine AOC reds are made west of Tours?
CabFranc
What grapes are used in Touraine AOC reds are made East of Tours?
Côt
What style are Touraine AOC rosés?
DRY
How many Touraine AOC DGCs?
5
Amboise
Azay-le-Rideau
Chenonceaux
Mesland
Oisly
What is contained within Touraine AOC and only makes rosés?
Touraine Noble Joué AOC
What is Vin gris?
Blend of Pinots
Meunier
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
What is the distinct rosé made by Touraine Noble Joué AOC is dry, using 3 Pinots and direct press (largely)?
Vin Gris
What style is Vin Gris?
DRY - Always
What is the production of Touraine AOC dry white?
60% dry white
What are the soils of Touraine AOC?
Mostly Tuffeau, but since it is a big AOC covers the rest of the soils, eg sand, gravel, perruches, aubuis, clay
How are Touraine AOC mousseux made?
Traditional -9m lees
W - Chenin Blanc
Rs - CabFranc, Gamay, Grolleau
How is Gamay produced in Touraine AOC?
Primeur
What AOC shares its name with a famous goat cheese?
Valençay AOC