The southern Rhone Flashcards
how is the terrain?
flatter, many stony soils but not all (galets)
how is the climate?
Mediterranean, mild winters and hot dry summers
what is the name of the north winds
mistral
how is most of the vines trained
bush trained. kept close to the ground to get as much protection from the wind as possible and also to benefit from the warm soil
which red variety is most common here?
Grenache, but most often complex blends.
why is the southern rhone a good climate för Grenache to be grown
the grape can fully ripen bc of the warm summers
what does Syrah give to the blends
colour and tannin
what does Mourvèdre give to the blends?
from its deep colour and high tannins it givs a structure to the wine
what does cinsault give to the blends?
red fruit flavours in the production of fresh fruity reds.
how are the best white wines here generally?
richly textured and full bodied, high in alkohol, low to medium acidity and subtle fruit aromas
how is the production of wine divided here?
regional, village appellations and crus.
discribe a typical red Cotes de Rhone wine
medium bodied, fruity, simple (both rosés and white wines are under this appellation as well.)
discribe a Cotes du Rhone Village
greater percentage of the blends must be made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
which is the largest cru in southern rhone?
Chateauneuf-du-pape
how is the terrain in Châteauneuf-du-pape?
flat with small variations in aspect
