Rhone Valley Flashcards
What are the main villages in North Rhone?
- Cote Rotie
- Condrieu
- Saint-Joseph
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Hermitage
- Cornas
- St-Peray
- Clairette de Die
- Chatillon-en-Diois
What is the climate type of the North Rhone region?
Continental climate
What natural phenomenon affects the vineyards in North Rhone during winter and spring?
Cold dry mistral winds
What types of soils are found in North Rhone?
- Granite & Schistous
- Sand & Loess topsoil
- Clay (St-Joseph, Crozes & St-Peray)
What is the grape variety used in Cornas AOP?
100% Syrah
Which two slopes are found in Cote Rotie?
- Cote Brune
- Cote Blonde
What is the blend percentage of Viogner in Cote Rotie?
20% Viogner
What characterizes Cornas wines?
Traditionally rustic, slow to develop in bottle
What is the white grape that can be used in Hermitage AOP?
15% Marsanne/Rousanne
What white grapes used in Saint Joseph AOP
10% Marsanne/Rousanne
What is unique about Saint-Peray wines?
Only Marsanne/Rousanne; can be made in Mousseaux Method Tradtionalle
What grape is used in Condrieu AOP
Viogner
What climate characterizes the South Rhone region?
Mediterranean Climate
How does the geography of South Rhone differ from North Rhone?
South is flat, North is steep
What are the soil types found in Chateauneuf du Pape?
- Gravel
- Clay
- Sand
What is the size of the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP?
3000 hectares
What grape varieties are primarily used for red wines in Chateauneuf du Pape?
- Grenache
- Mouvedre
- Syrah
- Cinsault
- Counoise
What grape varieties are primarily used for white wines in Chateauneuf du Pape?
- Picpoul
- Terret Noir
- Bourboulenc
- Clairette
- Rousanne
- Vaccarese
- Picardin
- Muscardin
Which estate is known for using every grape possible in blends in Chateauneuf du Pape?
Which estate bottled 100% Grenache?
Beaucastel
Rayas
What is the AOP status year for Gigondas?
1971
What is the grape composition of Vacqueyras?
50% Grenache based blends
Which two appellations in the Southern Rhône produce Vin doux naturel?
- Rasteau AOP
- Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP
What is vin de liqueur?
A sweet, fortified wine made from unfermented grapes and brandy
How is vin de liqueur made?
Unfermented grape must is fortified with brandy until it reaches an alcohol level of 16–22%
