Southern Rhone - communes not CNP

Question 1

When was the Gigondas AOP created

Answer 1

1971

Question 2

What department is Gigondas AOP locagted in?

Answer 2

Vaucluse

Question 3

What wine styles are allowed in Gigondas?

Answer 3

White and Rouge and Rose

Question 4

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

Answer 4

50% from the 2014 harvest forward

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Gigondas AOP?

Answer 6

12.5%

Question 7

What is the principal soil type in Gigondas?

Answer 7

Stony red clay alluvium

Question 8

In what year was Vacqueras awarded AOP status?

Answer 8

1990

Question 9

What wine styles are allowed in Vacqueras AOP?

Answer 9

Blanc
Rouge
Rose

Question 10

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache in Vacqueras AOP?

Answer 10

50%

Question 11

In what year was Beaumes de Venise granted AOP status?

Answer 11

2005

Question 12

What styles of wine are permitted in Beaumes de Venise?

Answer 12

Rouge

Question 13

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

Answer 13

50%

Question 14

When was Vinsobres granted AOP status?

Answer 14

2006

Question 15

What wine styles are allowed in Vinsobres?

Answer 15

Rouge

Question 16

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

Answer 16

50%

Question 17

When was Cairanne granted AOP status?

Answer 17

2016

Question 18

What wine styles are allowed in Cairanne?

Answer 18

Blanc and Rouge

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Beaumes de Venise

Vinsobres

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Vinsobres
Tavel
Beaume de Venice
Rasteau (makes Vdn white)

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Western Bank

Question 22

What are the wine styles permitted in Lirac?

Answer 22

Blanc
Rouge
Rose

Question 23

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

Answer 23

40%

Question 24

What wine styles are allowed in Taval AOC?

Answer 24

Rose

Question 25

What is the encepagement of wines from Tavel AOC

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Minimum potential alcohol for wines from the Tavel AOC?

Answer 26

11.5%

Question 27

What winery does Chateau Rayas own in Vacqueras?

Answer 27

Fonsalette