Rhône

Question 1

Name 3 white and 1 red grape variety of Northern Rhône.

Answer 1

white: Viognier, Marsanne, roussanne
red: syrah

Question 2

Côte-Rôtie allows a maximum ___% Viognier to be blended with Syrah.

Answer 2

20%

Question 3

What type of wine is produced in Condrieu?

Answer 3

100% Viognier

Question 4

A maximum 15% _______ is allowed to be blended with Syrah in Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage.

Answer 4

Marsanne and Roussanne

Question 5

Name 3 appellations of Northern Rhône.

Answer 5

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Péray

Question 6

Name 2 white and 2 red grape varieties used to produce wines of Southern Rhône.

Answer 6

white: Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc
red: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Question 7

Is chaptalization allowed in Southern Rhône?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Are blends more common in Northern or Southern Rhône?

Answer 8

Southern Rhône

Question 9

What style wine is produced in Tavel?

Answer 9

Rosé

bonus: Grenache-based

Question 10

What is the climate of Southern Rhône?

Answer 10

Mediterranean