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Introductory Sommelier - 2018 Dec > Rhone Valley > Flashcards

Rhone Valley Flashcards

1
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Where is the Rhone Valley located?

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Located in Southeastern France.

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Where does the Rhone Valley start and end?

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Starts in Vienne; ends in the Mediterranean.

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What are the appellations of the Northern Rhone?

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What is the climate in Northern Rhone?

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Continental

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What is the topography/aspect of the Northern Rhone Valley?

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Steep hillside vineyards

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What are the Northern Rhone Valley grape varieties?

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  1. Viognier
  2. Marsanne
  3. Roussanne
  4. Syrah
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What is the soil type of the Northern Rhone Valley?

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  1. Granite
  2. Schist
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What type of vessel is used for fermentation and agining in the Northern Rhone Valley?

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Large oak foudres

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What are the Cote-Rotie grape varieties?

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  1. Syrah (Max 20% Viognier)
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What are the Condrieu grape varieties?

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  1. 100% Viognier
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What are the Saint-Joseph grape varieties?

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  1. Syrah (with max 10% Roussanne and Marsanne)
  2. Roussanne
  3. Marsanne
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What are the Crozes-Hermitage grape varieties?

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  1. Syrah (with max 15% Roussanne and Marsanne)
  2. Roussanne
  3. Marsanne
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What are the Hermitage grape varieties?

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  1. Syrah (with max 15% Roussanne and Marsanne)
  2. Roussanne
  3. Marsanne
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What are the Cornas grape varieties?

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  1. 100% Syrah
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What is the climate in Southern Rhone?

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Mediterranean

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What is the soil type of the Southern Rhone Valley?

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  1. Alluvial clays
  2. Galets (alluvial deposits and river rock stones)
17
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What type of vine training is used in the Southern Rhone Valley?

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Bush (Gobelet)

18
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Define the Souther Rhone AOC Sytem?

19
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ƒWhat are the appellations of the Southern Rhone?

20
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What are the Southern Rhone Valley grape varieties?

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  1. Roussanne
  2. Clairette
  3. Grenache Blanc
  4. Grenache
  5. Syrah
  6. Mourvedre
21
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What are the Chateaneuf-du-Pape grape varieties?

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  1. Blend of local varieties (White)
  2. Grenach-based blends (14 grape varieties authorized) (Red)
22
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What are the Gigondas grape varieties?

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  1. Grenache-based blends
23
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What are the Vacqueyras grape varieties?

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  1. Blend of local varieties (White)
  2. Grenach-based blends (Red)
24
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What are the Tavel grape varieties?

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  1. Grenache-based (Rose Only)
25
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What are Mistral winds?

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Mistral winds are a prominent airflow that begins in Switzerland near the mouth of the river, picking up speed as it heads south into France and into the Northern Rhône Valley. It slightly warms the area and dries the climate, helping prevent mildew and other molds.

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How much of production is red wine in the Southern Rhone Valley?

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