Loire Valley

Question 1

What are 4 regions in the Loire Valley

Answer 1

Touraine
Central Vineyards
Nantais
Anjou-Samour

Question 2

What is the climate of the Loire Valley?

Answer 2

Cool

Question 3

What is the broader IGP for wines of the Loire Valley?

Answer 3

Val de Loire

Question 4

What are 3 white grapes grown in the Loire Valley?

Answer 4

Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Melon Blanc

Question 5

What are the two most important regions for Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley?

Answer 5

Sancerre

Pouilly-Fumé

Question 6

Describe a wine from Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé

Answer 6

Dry
High acid
Green apple, wet stone aromas
Don’t age well

Question 7

Describe a Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley

Answer 7

High Acid
Non-Aromatic
Can be made in dry, still, sparkling, or sweet styles
Age well

Question 8

A young wine from the Loire Valley with notes of fresh apple to tropical fruit is most likely what?

Answer 8

Chenin Blanc

Question 9

Describe a Chenin Blanc from Vouvray

Answer 9

Dry to sweet
Still or sparkling
Light to medium bodied
Fruity and floral

Question 10

Where is sparkling Chenin Blanc most often found?

Answer 10

Saumur

Question 11

Where is sweet Chenin Blanc found?

Answer 11

Coteaux du Laugon

Question 12

What is another name for Melon Blanc

Answer 12

Muscadet

Question 13

Describe Melon Blanc/Muscadet

Answer 13

Dry
Medium ABV
High acid
Green fruit
drink young

Question 14

What are 2 black grapes/styles of red wine found in the Loire Valley?

Answer 14

Gamay

Cabernet Franc

Question 15

How are rosés from the Loire Valley made?

Answer 15

Short maceration or pressing. NOT blending.

Question 16

Does Chenin Blanc age well? If so, how?

Answer 16

Yes

With age, Chenin Blanc develops honey and toast flavors