Southern Rhone - communes not CNP Flashcards
When was the Gigondas AOP created
1971
What department is Gigondas AOP locagted in?
Vaucluse
What wine styles are allowed in Gigondas?
White and Rouge and Rose
What is the minimum amount of Grenache allowed in Gigondas AOP?
50% from the 2014 harvest forward
What is the minimum combination of Grenach Syrah and Mouvedre in Gigondas AOP
min 90% Combined.
min 50% Grenache
min 15% Syrah and Mouvedre
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Gigondas AOP?
12.5%
What is the principal soil type in Gigondas?
Stony red clay alluvium
In what year was Vacqueras awarded AOP status?
1990
What wine styles are allowed in Vacqueras AOP?
Blanc
Rouge
Rose
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache in Vacqueras AOP?
50%
In what year was Beaumes de Venise granted AOP status?
2005
What styles of wine are permitted in Beaumes de Venise?
Rouge
What is the minimum amount of grenache required in Beaumes de Venise?
50%
When was Vinsobres granted AOP status?
2006
What wine styles are allowed in Vinsobres?
Rouge
What is the minimum amount of grenache required in Vinsobres AOP?
50%
When was Cairanne granted AOP status?
2016
What wine styles are allowed in Cairanne?
Blanc and Rouge
Name the 2 red wine only producing communes of the Southern Rhone?
Beaumes de Venise
Vinsobres
Name the communes of the Southern Rhone that do not produce white wine
Vinsobres
Tavel
Beaume de Venice
Rasteau (makes Vdn white)
On what bank of the Rhone River are Lirac and Tavel located?
Western Bank
What are the wine styles permitted in Lirac?
Blanc
Rouge
Rose
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache allowed in Lirac AOC?
40%
What wine styles are allowed in Taval AOC?
Rose
What is the encepagement of wines from Tavel AOC
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
Minimum potential alcohol for wines from the Tavel AOC?
11.5%
What winery does Chateau Rayas own in Vacqueras?
Fonsalette
