SOUTHERN RHONE Flashcards
What is the climate of Southern Rhone?
- Mediterranean due to its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
What is the soil of Southern Rhone?
- Rocky and sandy soils
What is the most famous appellation of Southern Rhone?
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
What role does Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre in Châteauneuf-du-pape blend?
Grenache: Sweet ripe, and taste like homemade jam taste
Syrah: Deepens the color and adds spice
Mourvèdre: Structure
What is main grape variety of Southern Rhone?
Grenache
What is the soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
- Galets or Pudding stones- helps drain the groud, heat retaining and prevent the soil underneath from drying out.
What are the main red grape varieties found in Southern Rhone?
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Carignan
- Cinsault
What is the style and grape variety of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
- Vin Doux Naturel Blanc,Rouge,Rosé: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains
What is the style and grape variety of Gigondas AOP?
- Rouge & Rosé: 80% Grenache, min. 15% combined Syrah & Mourvédre
Which is the only region that produces Rosé wines in Southern Rhone?
- Tavel AOP
What are the predominat grapes of Tavel AOP?
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Mourvédre
- Picpoul
Where is Cairanne AOP located?
- Southern Rhone
What is the style of Vacqueyras AOP?
- Blanc
- Rouge
- Rosé
What is the dominant grape variety of Vacqueyras AOP?
- 50% Grenache (Red&Rosé blends)
What is the style and grape variety of Lirac AOP?
- Blanc: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette
- Rouge/Rosé: 40% Grenache + 25% Mourvèdre & Syrah