Loire Valley Flashcards
What are the main white grapes of the Loire Valley?
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne)
What are the main red grapes of the Loire Valley?
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Gamay
What type of Climate is the Pays Nantais?
Cool, Wet, Maritime Climate, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.
What winemaking practice is commonly used in the Pays Nantais region.
Sur-lie, a process where the wine sits on and is stirred (batonnage) with its lees.
This gives the wine a round textured mouthfeel as well as richness and complexity.
What is Autolysis?
The breakdown of yeast cells during Sur-lie aging.
What grape and style of wine is made in the Savennieres AOP?
100% Chenin Blanc, typically dry, the wines develop complexity and a honeyed richness with age.
Coulee de Serrant AOP is a monopole of what producer?
Nicolas Joly, a rigidly biodynamic producer.
What Climate does the central Vineyards of Loire experience?
Continental climate, cold winters and brisk days. Frost is a major concern.
What grape is used for Sancerre Rouge and Rose?
Pinot Noir
What is the most common soil type in Vouvray?
Tuffeaux
What does the term Moulleux indicate?
A sweet wine
Breton is a synonym for what grape?
Cabernet Franc
What is the minimum required amount of cabernet franc for Saumur-Champigny.
85%
What is the IGP of Loire Valley?
Val de Loire
What is the red grape of Reuilly AOP?
Pinot Noir
What river does Muscadet-Sevre-et-Maine lie along?
The Sevre River
The AOP of Touraine Noble-Joue lies in what direction on the Loire River?
South of the river
What region in Quincy AOP located in?
Central Vineyards region
What is the grape of Quincy AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the grape of Jasnieres AOP?
Chenin Blanc
Jasnieres AOP is located in what region?
Touraine
What is the soil type of Silex composed of?
Sand and Flint
In what region is Silex common?
Sancerre
In what region is the AOP of Coteaux d’Ancenis located in?
Pays-Nantais
In what region is the AOP of Coteaux de l’Aubance located ?
Anjou-Saumur
What is the maximum amount of residual sugar in grams per liter for vouvray sec?
8 grams per liter
What is the red grape of Menetou-Salon?
Pinot Noir
What are the permitted wine styles of Coteaux d’ Ancenis AOP?
Dry Red
Dry White
Off-dry White
Dry Rose
What is the only permitted grape for Montlouis-sur-Loire AOP?
Chenin Blanc
What is the synonym in the Pays Nantais for Gros Plant?
Folle Blanche
True or False: Quarts de Chaume contains the most residual sugar by law?
True
