Southern Rhone- Rasteau & Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Flashcards
What wine styles are allowed in Rasteau AOP?
Vins Doux Naturel
Unfortified reds
What is the principal variety for unfortified reds in Rasteau AOP?
Grenache (min 50%)
What are the communes of production in the Rasteau AOP?
Cairanne
Sablet
Rasteau
Which is the only commune of the Rasteau AOP allowed to make unfortified red?
Rasteau
What styles of Vins Doux Naturel are allowed in the Rasteau AOP?
Vin Doux Naturel Blanc Vin Doux Naturel Ambre (Tawny Blanc) Vin Doux Naturel Grenat and Tuilé (Rouge) Vin Doux Naturel Rose Vin Doux Naturel Hors d'Age Vin Doux Naturel Rancio
What is the minimum residual sugar for Vin Doux Naturel wines in the Rasteau AOP?
45g/l
What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin doux naturel blanc?
Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris
Max 10% Accessory varieties
What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel Ambré (Tawny Blanc) and Rose?
Grenache, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc
Max 10% Accessory varieties
What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel Grenat and Tuilé (Rouge)
Min. 75% Grenache, plus Grenache Blanc and Grenache
Max 10% accessory varieties
What region is the labelling for Vin doux Naturel wines in the Rasteau AOP the same as?
Rivesaltes
What does the term ambré mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?
White VDN wines showing a more oxidative character and subject to at least 3 years of ageing prior to release
What does the term tuilé mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?
Red VDN wines showing a more oxidative character and subject to at least 3 years of ageing prior to release
What does the term blanc mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?
Blanc VDN wines are made in a fresher style and must not be released until May 1 of the year following harvest
What does the term grenat mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?
Red VDN wines are made in a fresher style and must not be released until May 1 of the year following harvest
What does the term Hors d’age mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?
VDN wines that have matured for at least 5 years prior to release