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Southern Rhone, France Flashcards

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What is the climate of southern Rhone

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Mediterranean with mistral winds cooling the area

Hot summers with significant diurnal shifts

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What is the soil of southern Rhone

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Alluvial clays, alluvial deposits of large rocks (galets)

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What are the grape verities of southern Rhone

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White-
Rousanne
Clairette
Grenache blanc

Red-
Granache
Syrah
Mouvedre

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Important vinification factors of southern Rhone

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No chaptalization allowed
Blends dominate
Oak use depends on area and producer but is usually large oak casks

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What are southern Rhone single village appalations

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Chateneauf du pape
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Tavel

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Which southern Rhone village appellations make white wine

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Gigondas- blend of local varieties

Vacqueyras- blend of local varieties

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