Southern France

Question 1

Includes?

Answer 1

Roussillon, Languedoc, Rhone, Provence. Along the Mediterranean coast from Spain to Italy. Home to half the French vineyards.

Question 2

Primary grape varieties?

Answer 2

Red - Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Merlot, Cab. Sauv.

Whites - Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc, Viognier, Muscat

Question 3

Percentage of wine produced in Provence that is rose

Answer 3

88%

Question 4

What grape varieties are considered traditional in Languedoc Roussillon area?

Answer 4

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsaut, Carignan

Question 5

Which AOC covers the entire LR area as long as traditional grapes are used?

Answer 5

Languedoc AOC

Question 6

What is the main type of wine produced in the Cote de Roussillon AOC?

Answer 6

Rose

Question 7

What type of wine is produced in the Terassees du Larzac AOC?

Answer 7

Red wine only

Question 8

What are the 3 main rods producing AOC’s of Provence?

Answer 8

Cotes de Provence (73%), Coteaux d’Aix en Provence (17%), Coteaux Varois en Provence (10%)