Touraine Flashcards

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1
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Name the 13 AOPs of Touraine

A

Touraine
Touraine Noble-Joué
Chinon
Bourgeuil
Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgeuil
Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Cheverny
Cour-Cheverny
Jasnières
Coteaux du Loir
Coteaux du Vendômois
Valençy

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2
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What is the climate of Touraine?

A

Continental

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3
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How many hours of sunlight does Touraine receive annually on average?

A

1,819

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4
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What is the average annual rainfall in Touraine?

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27.9in

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5
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What is the mean annual temperature in Touraine?

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52.5ºF

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6
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What AOP in Touraine is dedicated solely to the production of rosé wine?

A

Touraine Noble-Joué

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7
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What other white grape is permitted in the production of Vouvray besides Chenin Blanc?

A

Orbois (max 5%)

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What is the name of the Loire tributary that runs through Chinon?

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River Vienne

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What are the three principal soil types found in Chinon?

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Clay
Tuffeau
Varennes

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What kind of soil is Varennes?

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Sandy, alluvial soil found near the river Vienne

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Where is tuffeau most likely to be found in Chinon?

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Along the slopes

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12
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What is the most planted white grape in Touraine?

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Sauvignon Blanc (43%)
Chenin Blanc (7%)

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What is the most planted red grape in Touraine?

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Gamay (21%)
Cab Franc (10%)
Cot (8%)

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14
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From what grape is Chinon Blanc made?

A

100% Chenin Blanc

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15
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At what altitude are the highest vineyards planted in Chinon?

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100 meters

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16
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What is the Véron Peninsula

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The western part of Chinon where the Loire and the Vienne meet. Sandy alluvial soils which heat up quickly, ripen grapes early.

17
Q

From what grapes is Touraine Blanc made?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris (max 20%)

18
Q

From what grapes are Touraine Rouge and Touraine Rosé made?

A

Gamay
Groslot
Pineau d’Aunis
Cabernet Franc

19
Q

From what grapes is the rosé from Touraine Noble-Joué made?

A

Gris Meunier (Pinot Meunier)
Malvoisie (Pinot Gris)
Pinot Noir

20
Q

What grape is used in the production of Jasnière AOP

A

Chenin Blanc

21
Q

Which AOP in Touraine solely bottles the grape Romorantin?

A

Cour-Cheverny AOP

22
Q

Breton is a synonym for what grape?

A

Cabernet Franc

23
Q

Romorantin is a cross of what two varieties?

A

Pinot Blanc
Gouais Blanc

24
Q

What is the most planted grape in the Loire?

A

Cabernet Franc followed by Sauvignon Blanc