Southern Rhone- Rasteau & Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Flashcards

1
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Rasteau AOP?

A

Vins Doux Naturel

Unfortified reds

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What is the principal variety for unfortified reds in Rasteau AOP?

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Grenache (min 50%)

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What are the communes of production in the Rasteau AOP?

A

Cairanne
Sablet
Rasteau

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4
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Which is the only commune of the Rasteau AOP allowed to make unfortified red?

A

Rasteau

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What styles of Vins Doux Naturel are allowed in the Rasteau AOP?

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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
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Vin Doux Naturel wines in the Rasteau AOP?

A

45g/l

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What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin doux naturel blanc?

A

Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris

Max 10% Accessory varieties

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What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel Ambré (Tawny Blanc) and Rose?

A

Grenache, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc

Max 10% Accessory varieties

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What are the principal grape varieties for Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel Grenat and Tuilé (Rouge)

A

Min. 75% Grenache, plus Grenache Blanc and Grenache

Max 10% accessory varieties

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What region is the labelling for Vin doux Naturel wines in the Rasteau AOP the same as?

A

Rivesaltes

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What does the term ambré mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

A

White VDN wines showing a more oxidative character and subject to at least 3 years of ageing prior to release

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What does the term tuilé mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

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Red VDN wines showing a more oxidative character and subject to at least 3 years of ageing prior to release

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What does the term blanc mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

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Blanc VDN wines are made in a fresher style and must not be released until May 1 of the year following harvest

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What does the term grenat mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

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Red VDN wines are made in a fresher style and must not be released until May 1 of the year following harvest

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What does the term Hors d’age mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

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VDN wines that have matured for at least 5 years prior to release

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16
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What does the term Rancio mean on a label in the Rasteau AOP?

A

VDN wines made in a deliberately oxidative and maderized style in which the wine is left in open barrels, exposed to the ravages of sunlight and temperature

17
Q

What is the name of the local cooperative that produces 90% of the wines in Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

The Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise

18
Q

Name the communes of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

A

Beaumes de Venise

Aubignan

19
Q

What wines styles are permitted in Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

Vin doux naturel blanc, rouge and rose

20
Q

What are the grape varieties allowed in Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

Muscat Blanc a petits Grains

Muscat Rouge a petits Grains

21
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

100g/l