Southern Rhône Flashcards

1
Q

What makes up the terroir in the Southern Rhône?

A

The Mistral

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2
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What are the three main red grape varieties?

A

Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre

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3
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What are the main white varieties?

A

Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier

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4
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What wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOC?

A

Red wine:
Syrah
Grenache
Other red varieties

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5
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The white and rose wines from Beaumes-de-Venise are sold under what appellation?

A

Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC

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6
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What does VDN mean?

A

Vin Doux Naturelle

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7
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What wine is produced in Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC?

A

VDN from Muscat a Petit Grains noir et blanc

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8
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How is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise produced?

A

Grape spirit (Brandy) is added to the arrest the fermentation at a minimum of 100 g/L residual sugar and 15 % abv

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9
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What wines are produced in Cairanne AOC?

A

Red, white and rosé

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10
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What is an important factor in the soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

A

Gallettes or pudding stones

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11
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How are wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape made of?

A

Blend of up to 13 grapes

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12
Q

5 Most important variety in Châteauneuf du Pape

A

Grenache
Syrah
Cinsault
Counoise
Mourvèdre

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13
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What must contain a red from Gigondas AOC?

A

Max. 80 % Grenache
Min. 15 % Syrah and Mourvèdre
Max. 10 % Other varietals

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14
Q

What very good wine is made in Grignan-Les-Adhémar?

A

Rosé Saignée

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15
Q

What wine is produced in Rasteau AOC?

A

Red VDNs - 90 % Grenache Noir

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16
Q

From what method is the red VDN from Rasteau made?

A

Saignée method

17
Q

What is the name of a fortified wine from Rasteau as they become maderised?

A

Rancio

18
Q

In 2010, Rasteau gained its own AOC for what type of wine?

A

Red wine

19
Q

What wine is produced in Tavel AOC?

A

Rosé wine

20
Q

What are the predominant varieties in Tavel AOC?

A

Grenache
Cinsault
Mourvèdre
Picpoul

21
Q

What must contain a red from Vacqueras AOC?

A

Min. 50 % Grenache

22
Q

Regions in the Southern Rhône?

A

Cairanne, Gigondas, Vacqueras, Lirac, Tavel, Châteneauf-du-Pape, Côtes de Luborne, Côtes du Rhône, Rasteau, Costières de Nîmes, Vinsobres, Côtes du Vivarais, Côtes du Ventoux, Grignan-les-Adhémar, Beaumes-de-Venise