Northern Rhone Flashcards
What is the climate in the northern Rhône?
Moderate Continental Climate
Wind that blows down from North to South?
Mistral
Only red grape in Northern Rhone?
Syrah
Major white grape in the Northern Rhône?
Viognier
What are the two secondary white grapes in the Northern Rhône?
Roussanne and Marsanne
Most Northern appellation
Côte-Rôtie
What wine is produced in Côte Rôtie AOC?
Syrah
Max. 20% Viognier
What wine is produced in Condrieu AOC?
White wine from Viognier
How is red wine produced in Saint Joseph AOC?
Syrah
Max 10 % Roussanne and Marsanne
From what varietals is white wine from Saint-Joseph made?
Roussanne and Marsanne
How is red wine produced in Hermitage AOC?
Syrah
Max 15 % Roussanne and Marsanne
From what varietals is white wine from Hermitage made?
Roussanne and Marsanne
What type of wine is also produced in Hermitage that has its own appellation?
Vin de Paille, Hermitage Vin de Paille AOC
How is red wine produced in Crozes-Hermitage AOC?
Syrah
Max 15 % Roussanne and Marsanne
From what varietals is white wine from Hermitage made?
Roussanne and Marsanne