Southern Rhône

Question 1

Tavel and Lirac are known for which type of wines?

Answer 1

Rosé

Question 2

The Southern Rhône produces ______ % of all Côte du Rhône wine.

Answer 2

95%

Question 3

There are ____ wine producers and _____ wine producing co-operatives making CDR (Max yield?)

Answer 3

1,445 wine producers; 75 co-ops (3.1 tons/ acre, 52 hl/ ha)

Question 4

Describe Red Côte du Rhône style and grapes authorized? (abv?)

Answer 4

Red- Grenache (40% min) and a max of 5% white varieties may be in red CdR

Grapes- Carignan, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccavèse, Piquepoul Noir, Terret, Grenache Gris, Clairette Rose can comprise up to 30% for red CdR

Question 5

For rosé CdR, what grape must make 40% of max? (What about the other 60%)

Answer 5

Grenache (Syrah and Mourvèdre can comprise up to 60%)

Question 6

True or False: CdR red & CdR rosé both allow same max% for white varietals.

Answer 6

False- CdR red= 5%% allowed; CdR rosé= 20%

Question 7

For white CdR, name the grapes that must be 80% of blend:

Answer 7

Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Rousanne, Bourboulenc, Viognier

Question 8

For white CdR, name the grapes that cannot exceed 20%:

Answer 8

Ugni Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc

Question 9

How many villages can produce Côte du Rhône Villages? (Why?)

Answer 9

95 villages as they have designated superior due to their terrain and mesoclimates. They have proven year after year to consistently produce more complex, higher quality wines, which is whey they earn CdR-V distinction.

Question 10

What is the max yield for CdR-V? What is min. alcohol?

Answer 10

2.7 tons/ acre (45hl/ ha); 12 % min. alcohol