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Southern Rhone Flashcards

1
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What city indicates the start of the Southern Rhone?

A

Montélimar

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2
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What is the dominating AOC of the southern Rhone?

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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3
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What percentage of vines planted in the Southern Rhone are Grenache?

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72%

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What % of white varietals account for the vine plantings in the Southern Rhone?

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7%

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5
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How many grapes are permitted in southern rhone blends?

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18

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6
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What are the 2 appellations for Vin Doux Naturel in the southern rhone?

A

Muscat Beaumes-de-venise

Rasteau

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7
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What wines are produced under the Beaume-de-venise appelation?

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Dry red wines

Sweet white wines (VDN) - Muscat Beaume-de-venise

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What grape/grapes are permitted with in Muscat Beaume-de-venise?

A

Muscat blanc á petit grains

and the red version

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9
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How is Muscat Beaume-de-Venise Produced?

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Late harvest Muscat grapes are fermented, when the desired level of sugar/ferment is reached the fermentation is arrested with the addition of a Grape Spirit (brandy).
The wines sit at around 14-15% abv.

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10
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What AOCs only produce red wine?

A

Cairanne

Vinsobres

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What AOC located in the southern rhone is the only AOC in france for 100% rose production?

A

Tavel AOC

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12
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What style of wines are produced in Tavel AOC?

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Dry Rose wines, with a maximum ABV of 13.5%.

They are recognisable by their Pelure d’oignon Colour (onion skin)

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13
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What AOCs produce red wines most similar to Châteauneuf-du-pape?

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Gigondas AOC

Vacqueras AOC

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14
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How many Villages may state their names on Cote du Rhone-Villages wines?

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There are 16 Villages

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15
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What does VDN Stand for?

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Vin Doux Naturel

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16
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What does VDL Stand for?

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Vin de Liqueur?

17
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What is the difference between a VDN and VDL?

A

Vin doux Naturel is a wine that has had its fermentation stopped through the process of fortification.
Vin de Liqueur is a wine that is fortified before fermentation.

18
Q

What is the climate in the southern Rhone?

A

Mediterranean Climate

19
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What is the wind that affects the climate in the northern and southern Rhone?

20
Q

What does GSM stand for?

A

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

21
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What are the most important varietals in southern Rhone?

A

Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre

22
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What is the largest AOC in Southern Rhone?

A

Cote du Rhone

23
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What communes are eligible for the VDN wines in the Rasteau AOP ?

A

Rasteau
Sablet
Cairanne

24
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What are the main grapes used in Rasteau VDN wines?

A

80% Grenache Noir, Gris or Blanc

Court of Master Sommelier, Intro (45 decks)

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