Loire Valley- Central Vineyards

Question 1

In Sancerre the vines are planted on 3 main soils, name the soils?

Answer 1

*Silex- has a higher proportion of flint, continuing into the communes of Pouilly-Fume across the river.

*terres blanches- a continuation of the same kimmeridgian clay that extends into Chablis

*caillottes- stony soils with fossils

Question 2

The Poilly-sur-Loire AOP, named after the commune of Pouilly-Fume is reserved for whites produced from the:

Answer 2

Chasselas grape

Question 3

What wine are produced under (Menetou-Salon AOP)?

Answer 3

Whites and reds rom SB & PN, similar to Sancerre.

Question 4

Reuilly AOP, produces all 3 colors of wine, name the grapes?

Answer 4

white- from Sauvignon Blanc

rose- from- Pinot Gris

red- from Pinot Noir

Question 5

Quincy AOP, produce white wine from:

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc, plus max 10% Sauvignon Gris

Question 6

What about Coteaux du Giennois AOP?

Answer 6

*White-100% Sauvignon Blanc

*Red & Rose from Pinot Noir and Gamay (neither may exceed 80%)

Question 7

What about (Orleans AOP & Orleans-Clery AOP)

Answer 7

*Orleans AOP- produces wines of all 3 colors, using large proportion of Meunier & Chardonnay.

*Orleans-Clery AOP- appellation reserved for 100% Cabernet Franc

Question 8

Name the most important IGP within Loire Valley?

Answer 8

Val de Loire

Producing white, rose, red and almost all are single varietal wines.