Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Introductory Turned Certified Sommelier - Matt & Ryan > Loire Valley (R) > Flashcards

Loire Valley (R) Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the Loire River start and end?

A

Originates center of country at Massif Central; ends in Atlantic Ocean

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: The Loire River is the longest river in France.

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How long is the Loire River?

A

629 miles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The wine regions along the Loire River’s banks are remarkable diverse with distinct __________, __________, __________, and __________.

A
  1. Micro-climates
  2. Wine Styles
  3. Grape Varieties
  4. Growing Conditions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Name the four major sub-regions of the Loire Valley.

A
  1. Pays Nantais
  2. Anjou-Saumur
  3. Touraine
  4. Central Vineyards
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Pays Nantais - location?

A

Atlantic Coast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Pays Nantais - climate?

A

Cool and wet maritime; affected by proximity to Atlantic Ocean

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Pay Nantais - soil?

A

Gravel and sand over schist and granite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Pays Nantais - grape varieties?

A

Melon de Bourgogne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Pays Nantais - what is important about the aging of wines here?

A

Sure Lie Aging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Define sur lie aging.

A

Technique of aging wine on the post-fermentation yeast cells, or “lees”.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How does sur lie aging impact a wine?

A

Complexity and richness (aromas too - yeast, bread dough, toast, white flowers, nuts)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Pays Nantais - appellations?

A
  1. Muscadet AOP

2. Muscadet-Sevre-Et-Maine AOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Anjou-Saumur - location?

A

East of Pays Nantais

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Anjou-Saumur - climate?

A

Maritime/continental (shifting as vineyard locations move inland); humid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Anjou-Saumur - grape varieties?

A
  1. Chenin Blanc

2. Cabernet Franc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Anjou-Saumur - wine styles?

A
  1. Dry Red
  2. Dry White
  3. Sweet White
  4. Sparkling (Chenin based - Saumur AOP)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Anjou-Saumur - number of AOP’s?

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

List the five AOP’s of Anjou-Saumur.

A
  1. Savennieres
  2. Quarts-de-Chaume
  3. Bonnezeaux
  4. Anjou-Villages
  5. Saumur
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Anjou-villages AOP - grape varieties and styles?

A

Cabernet Franc; dry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Saumur AOP - grape varieties and styles?

A

Chenin Blanc (sparkling); Cabernet Franc (dry)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Savennieres AOP - north or south of Loire River?

A

North

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Savennieres AOP - aspect?

A

Steep hillsides; south-facing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Savennieres AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

100% Chenin Blanc; dry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Bonnezeaux AOP - north or south of the Loire River?

26
Q

Bonnezeaux AOP - this AOP is located on what river bank?

A

Layon River

27
Q

Bonnezeaux AOP - climate?

A

Humid (proximity to two rivers)

28
Q

Bonnezeaux AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

100% Chenin Blanc; sweet

29
Q

Bonnezeaux AOP - what characters the viticultural practices here?

A

Late harvest; Botrytis-affected grapes

30
Q

Quarts-de-Chaume AOP - north or south of the Loire River?

31
Q

Quarts-de-Chaume AOP - this AOP is located on what river bank?

A

Layon River

32
Q

Quarts-de-Chaume AOP - climate?

A

Humid (proximity to two rivers)

33
Q

Quarts-de-Chaume AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

100% Chenin Blanc; sweet

34
Q

Quarts-de-Chaume AOP - what characters the viticultural practices here?

A

Late harvest; Botrytis-affected grapes

35
Q

Touraine - location?

A

East of Anjou-Saumur

36
Q

Touraine - climate?

A

Contintental (less maritime since it is further inland)

37
Q

Touraine - soil?

38
Q

What is tuffeau?

A

soft limestone

39
Q

Touraine - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

Chenin Blanc (sparkling, dry, off-dry, sweet); Cabernet Franc (dry)

40
Q

Touraine - number of AOP’s?

41
Q

List the AOP’s on Touraine.

A
  1. Chinon AOP
  2. Bourgueil AOP
  3. Vouvray AOP
42
Q

Chinon AOP - location re: Loire River?

43
Q

Chinon AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

Cabernet Franc; dry

44
Q

Bourgueil AOP - location re: Loire River?

A

North bank of Loire River

45
Q

Bourgueil - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

Cabernet Franc; dry

46
Q

Vouvray AOP - location re: Loire River?

A

North bank Loire River

47
Q

Vouvray AOP - soil?

48
Q

Vouvray - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

Chenin Blanc (sparkling, dry, off-dry, sweet “Moelleux”)

49
Q

What does Moelleux mean and what does it refer to?

A

Sweet, soft, tender, smooth, mellow; sweet wines

50
Q

Central Vineyards - location?

A

Center of France

51
Q

Central Vineyards - climate?

A

Continental

52
Q

Central Vineyards - soil?

A
  1. Silex (flint)
  2. Limestone
  3. Kimmeridgian Clay
53
Q

Central Vineyards - grape varietes?

A
  1. White - 100% Sauvignon Blanc

2. Red - 100% Pinot Noir

54
Q

Central Vineyards - wine styles?

A

Dry red and white

55
Q

Central Vineyards - number of AOP’s?

56
Q

List the AOP’s in the Central Vineyards of Loire Valley.

A
  1. Sancerre

2. Pouilly-Fume

57
Q

Pouilly-Fume AOP - location re: Loire River?

A

Eastern bank

58
Q

Pouilly-Fume AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A

100% Sauvignon Blanc; dry

59
Q

Sancerre AOP - location re: Loire River?

60
Q

Sancerre AOP - grape varieties and wine styles?

A
  1. White - 100% Sauvignon Blanc (dry)

2. Red - 100% Pinot Noir (dry)

Introductory Turned Certified Sommelier - Matt & Ryan (28 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions