Rhône Grapes Flashcards

1
Q

Côte-Rôtie allows up to 20% of which white grape variety in its blends?

A

Viognier

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2
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Which red grape dominates northern Rhône?

A

Syrah

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3
Q

What are the two main red grapes that the Rhône valley is known for?

A

Syrah and Grenache

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4
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Grenache is one of the main grape varieties, what is it known as in Spain?

A

Garnacha

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5
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Are Grenache wines usually light, medium or full bodied?

A

Full bodied

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6
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Do Grenache wines generally have notes of black, red or stone fruits?

A

Red fruits

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7
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What kind of climate does Grenache usually require to fully ripen?

A

A warm climate

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8
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Do Grenache vines produce thin or thick-skinned grapes?

A

Thin-skinned grapes

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9
Q

Is Viura a red of white grape?

A

White

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10
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Do Grenache wines generally have high or low acidity?

A

Low acidity

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11
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Do Syrah grapes have thin or thick skins?

A

Thick skins

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12
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What is Syrah known as in Australia?

A

Shiraz

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13
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Do Grenache grapes generally have low, medium or high sugar levels?

A

High sugar levels

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14
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Which savory spice is commonly associated with Syrah wines?

A

Black pepper

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15
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Which grape variety is used to make white wines from Condrieu?

A

Viognier

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16
Q

Aside from Viognier, name two white wine varieties grown in northern Rhône

A

Marsanne and Roussanne

17
Q

Which grape variety dominates the red wines of southern Rhône?

18
Q

Which grape varieties is white Hermitage wine made from?

A

Marsanne and Roussanne

19
Q

In 1980 up to 10% Marsanne and Roussanne was authorized for use in red wine blends in Saint-Joseph, but what is the primary grape variety?

20
Q

Which grape variety is used to make sweet wines in Beaumes-de-Venise?

21
Q

What is the maximum percentage of Viognier that can be blended with Syrah to make wines from Côte-Rôtie?

22
Q

Name the main grape variety used to make the white wine of Lirac?

A

Grenache Blanc (Clairette and Bourboulenc grapes are also used)

23
Q

Name the three main grapes varieties that you might find blended with Grenache in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A

Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah

24
Q

Which two varieties are used to make white wines in Saint-Joseph?

A

Marsanne, Roussanne

25
Aside from Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne, name three white varieties grown in Southern Rhône
Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc
26
Which grape varieties are used to make rosé wines in Lirac and Tavel?
Grenache and Cinsault
27
Which grape variety is used to make Domaine Jean Louis' Hermitage Blanc wine?
Marsanne (usually 80%)
28
Which formerly banned grape variety is now permitted in Vacqueyras red wine blends?
Carignan
29
Out of the grape varieties authorized in Côte du Rhône, which is banned from Gigondas?
Carignan