Touraine Flashcards
Name the 13 AOPs of Touraine
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
What is the climate of Touraine?
Continental
How many hours of sunlight does Touraine receive annually on average?
1,819
What is the average annual rainfall in Touraine?
27.9in
What is the mean annual temperature in Touraine?
52.5ºF
What AOP in Touraine is dedicated solely to the production of rosé wine?
Touraine Noble-Joué
What other white grape is permitted in the production of Vouvray besides Chenin Blanc?
Orbois (max 5%)
What is the name of the Loire tributary that runs through Chinon?
River Vienne
What are the three principal soil types found in Chinon?
Clay
Tuffeau
Varennes
What kind of soil is Varennes?
Sandy, alluvial soil found near the river Vienne
Where is tuffeau most likely to be found in Chinon?
Along the slopes
What is the most planted white grape in Touraine?
Sauvignon Blanc (43%)
Chenin Blanc (7%)
What is the most planted red grape in Touraine?
Gamay (21%)
Cab Franc (10%)
Cot (8%)
From what grape is Chinon Blanc made?
100% Chenin Blanc
At what altitude are the highest vineyards planted in Chinon?
100 meters