Roussillon Flashcards
How many AOC/AOPs are there in Roussillon?
14
How many IGPs are there in Roussillon?
3
What wines are produced in Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC?
Red wines
What requisite concerning the number of grapes must be followed to make up a red Roussillon Villages AOC?
Must be a blend of at least three varieties
Under what appellation are still wines from Banyuls sold?
Collioure AOC
What wines are produced in Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru AOC?
White, amber, rosé and Rimage VDNs
What is the composition of a Banyul AOC?
50% Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
What is the composition of a Banyul Grand Cru AOC?
75% Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
For how long should Banyuls Rimage be matured?
min. 12 months
For how long should Banyuls Grand Cru be matured for?
min. 30 months
Since 2011 what appellation has been able to sell red wines?
Maury
What grapes may be found in a Rivesaltes AOC wine?
Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
Muscat
What types of wines are produced in Rivesaltes?
Ambré
Grenat
Tuilé
How is Rivesaltes Ambré made?
From white grapes, aged in an oxidative environment, usually old barrels, for 30 months
How is Rivesaltes Grenat made?
Minimum 75% Grenache, must spend at least one year in wood and three months in bottle
How is Riversaltes Tuilé?
Minimum 50% Grenache, must age two years in wood
For Grenat and Ambré wines there is a term which may be applied? What does it indicate?
Hors d’age, that it has been matured for 5 years.
What varieties make up Muscat de Riversaltes AOC?
Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Muscat d’Alexandrie
What wine from Riversaltes are matured over a long period in cask and develop a maderised character?
Rivesaltes Rancio AOC
