Southern Rhone - communes not CNP Flashcards

1
Q

When was the Gigondas AOP created

A

1971

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2
Q

What department is Gigondas AOP locagted in?

A

Vaucluse

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3
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Gigondas?

A

Rouge and Rose

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4
Q

What is the minimum amount of Grenache allowed in Gigondas AOP?

A

50% from the 2014 harvest forward

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5
Q

What is the minimum combination of Grenach Syrah and Mouvedre in Gigondas AOP

A

min 90% Combined.
min 50% Grenache
min 15% Syrah and Mouvedre

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6
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Gigondas AOP?

A

12.5%

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7
Q

What is the principal soil type in Gigondas?

A

Stony red clay alluvium

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8
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In what year was Vacqueras awarded AOP status?

A

1990

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9
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Vacqueras AOP?

A

Blanc
Rouge
Rose

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10
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache in Vacqueras AOP?

A

50%

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11
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In what year was Beaumes de Venise granted AOP status?

A

2005

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12
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What styles of wine are permitted in Beaumes de Venise?

A

Rouge

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13
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What is the minimum amount of grenache required in Beaumes de Venise?

A

50%

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14
Q

When was Vinsobres granted AOP status?

A

2006

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15
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Vinsobres?

A

Rouge

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16
Q

What is the minimum amount of grenache required in Vinsobres AOP?

A

50%

17
Q

When was Cairanne granted AOP status?

A

2016

18
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Cairanne?

A

Blanc and Rouge

19
Q

Name the 2 red wine only producing communes of the Southern Rhone?

A

Beaumes de Venise

Vinsobres

20
Q

Name the communes of the Southern Rhone that do not produce white wine

A

Gigondas
Vacqueras
Vinsobres
Tavel`

21
Q

On what bank of the Rhone River are Lirac and Tavel located?

A

Western Bank

22
Q

What are the wine styles permitted in Lirac?

A

Blanc
Rouge
Rose

23
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache allowed in Lirac AOC?

A

40%

24
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Taval AOC?

A

Rose

25
Q

What is the encepagement of wines from Tavel AOC

A

required 30 to 60% combined Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Noir
up to 60% Clairette, Clairette Rosé, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Gris, Piquepoul Noir, and Syrah
up to 10% each Calitor and Carignan (blanc and noir)
*Grenache Noir must be present in the blend

26
Q

Minimum potential alcohol for wines from the Tavel AOC?

A

11.5%

27
Q

What winery does Chateau Rayas own in Vacqueras?

A

Fonsalette