Northern Rhone Flashcards
1
Q
What does Viognier give to the blend in Northern Rhone
A
perfumed aromas, blossom, apricot, flavours of stone fruits
2
Q
Marsanne and Rousanne / profile
A
Marsanne - richness, weight
Rousanne - acidity, perfumed fruit
3
Q
Other than aroma and flavour, what reason is adding white when fermenting red in Northern Rhone?
A
to stabilise the extraction of colour from the red grapes
4
Q
Northern Rhone / Syrah / profile
A
- deep colour
- medium to high tannin
- black fruit, black pepper or floral aromas
- oak, new or old barrels are optional
