The Northen Rhone Flashcards
what kind of terrain is it in the Northern rhone?
Mostly steep slopes with a south facing aspect. The valley is protecting the vines from the mistral strong winds.
How is the climate?
Moderate and continental, cooler than in southern Rhone
what is the main grape variety?
Syrah (viogner)
What is important to successfully grow syrah?
Southerly exposers, very steep slops.
What is the character of syrah here?
Medium to high levels of tannin, black fruit, black pepper, floral aromas.
What is the character of Viognier?
full bodied, perfumed aromas, blossom, apricot, stone fruits.
Low acidity, high alcohol.
which is the most Northern appellation?
Cote Rotie
what does Cote Rotie mean and why?
Roasted slope, bc of its exposure to the sun.
what is the character of a wine coming from cote rotie?
Only red wines, deeply coloured, full bodied, spicy, aromatic floral freshness.
What is the main variety of Condrieu?
Viognier
What is the majority of the red wines made out of in Saint Joseph?
Syrah
How is the character of the wines coming from Saint Joseph?
lightest bodies of northen rhone, pepper-perfumed aspects of the syrah grape.
what does lieux-dits stand for?
named sites that is no part of the appellation system
Where is Hermitage located?
steep, southfacing slope, behind the town of Tain-L´Hermitage
How is the terrain in crozes hermitage?
mixed between slopes in the north and flat land in the south
