Review Quizes Flashcards
What is the primary grape in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
Syrah
In which region is Viognier typically grown?
Northern Rhône
In which region is the Condrieu AOP located?
Northern Rhône
Which appellation produces wine from 100% Viognier?
Condrieu
What is the dominant grape of the southern Rhône Valley?
Grenache
True or False : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP may produce white wine.
True!
What is the minimum alcohol content of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
12.5%
The _____ is a cold, dry wind affecting vineyards in the Rhône Valley and Provence.
Mistral
Which of the following regions is denoted on the map with a red A?
Côte-Rôtie
Who is the producer of the wine in the image?
M. Chapoutier
Côte Brune and Côte Blonde are major areas in which appellation?
Côte-Rôtie
Which of the following appellations may ONLY produce red wine?
A) Cornas
B) Saint-Joseph
C) Vacqueyras
D) Gigondas
Cornas
Which of the following AOPs previously appeared as a village name on labels of Côtes du Rhône-Villages?
A) Gigondas
B) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
C) Tavel
D) Crozes-Hermitage
A) Gigondas
Which of the following grapes was imported from Spain to the Rhône Valley?
A) Syrah
B) Viognier
C) Tempranillo
D) Grenache
D) Grenache
True or False : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP reds are based on a minimum of 90% Syrah.
FALSE!
Syrah wines produced in the Côte-Rôtie appellation may be co-fermented with what grape?
Viognier
In which region does the E. Guigal estate primarily produce wine?
Northern Rhône
Fortified wines retain natural grape sugar through _____, wherein pure grape spirit is added to arrest fermentation in a proportion of 5 to 10%.
Mutage
The pudding stones of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are called _____.
Galets
Which of the following appellations is considered a monopole?
A) Condrieu
B) Cornas
C) Hermitage
D) Château Grillet
D) Château Grillet
Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel?
A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (Your Answer)
B) Hermitage
C) Montravel
D) Saint-Joseph
A) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Where does the Château de Beaucastel estate primarily produce wine?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Which is the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley?
Côtes du Rhône
Which style of wine is produced in the Tavel AOP?
Rosé
True or False : Viognier is the most important white grape in Saint-Joseph AOP.
FALSE!
What is the maximum amount of Viognier permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
20%
E. Guigal produces the 3 “La La” wines: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La _____ wines.
Turque
Which of the following appellations is denoted on the map with a red A?A) Saint-Péray
B) Châtillon-en-Diois
C) Coteaux de Die
D) Clairette de Bellegarde
A) Saint-Péray
How many villages may append their name to the Côtes du Rhône AOP?
21
Rasteau wines may be _____, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.
Rancio
True or False : Wines produced in the Hermitage AOP must be aged in oak barrels.
FALSE!
What winery does Château Rayas own in Vacqueyras?
A) Château des Tours
B) Château de Fonsalette
C) La Pialade
D) Domaine les Pallières
A) Château des Tours
How many liters are in a demi-muid?
600
Select the appellation(s) that may only produce 100% varietal wine.
A) Condrieu
B) St. Joseph
C) Cornas
D) Hermitage
E) Tavel
A) Condrieu
C) Cornas