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WSET Loire Flashcards

1
Q

does Loire Valley have any signature style wines?

A

no, there is an diverse range of white, red and rosé still wines.

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2
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what are the four sub-regions from east to west?

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Central vineyards, Touraine, Anjou-Samour, Nantais

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3
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how is the overall climate?

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cooler on the coast (maritime) and continental on the inland (central vineyards)

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4
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why does vintages differ widely?

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the weather patterns variates from year to year

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5
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what can be an issue in the region?

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fungal diseases linked to high leves of rainfall

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6
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describe a desirable location in a cool climate

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-locations with most sunshine and warmth
-southerly aspect
-mid-slope
-facing river for heat and reflect light

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7
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what variety are mainly grown in central vineyards an Touraine?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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8
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what are the two most prestigious appellations for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (central vineyards)

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9
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how are the soils on Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé?

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well-drained limestone-based soils

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10
Q

name two villages Sancerre with high reputations for their wines

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Chavignol and Monts Damnés

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11
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what techniques are used to create fresh and fruity wines?

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gentle pressing and temperature controlled stainless steel vats

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12
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what can you do to give a wine a broader texture?

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-ferment and mature in old oak vessels and keep the wines on the lees

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13
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how can you lower the acidity in a wine?

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by malolactic conversion

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14
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what is the most important appellation for Sauvignon Blanc south-west of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé?

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Menetou-Salon

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15
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what is the generic appellation for Touraine?

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Tauraine

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16
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Where does the majority of Sauvignon Blanc come from?

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Touraine

17
Q

Discribe Chenin Blanc

A

non armomatic, high acid grape

18
Q

why is it necessary to pass the vineyards of Chenin Blanc several times before harvesting?

A

grapes riches different levels of ripeness even within the same bunch

19
Q

what type of wines can you make with Chenin Blanc?

A

dry or sweet, still or sparkling

20
Q

what type of wines are made in Vouvray?

A

both still and sparkling Chenin Blanc

21
Q

how are the soils and climate in Vouvray and what does it do with the wine?

A

cool and clay soils, gives fresh fruity medium bodied wines

22
Q

what is Saumur better known for?

A

sparkling Chenin Blanc

23
Q

what is Anjou better known for?

A

dry wines, sometime matured in new oak

24
Q

what style of Chenin Blanc is it is Savenniéres and why?

A

full bodied and dry, warm and dry climate compared to Touraine

25
Q

what impedes (hindrar) the development of nobelrot in Savenniéres?

A

Air circulation around the well-exposed vineyards

26
Q

What appellation is located in the sheltered valley of River Layon that makes some of the most renowned sweet wines?

A

Coteaux du Layon

27
Q

what is other names for Melon Blanc?

A

Muscadet or Melon de Bourgogne

28
Q

what makes Melon Blanc suitable for a cool climate?

A

ripeness early and frost-resistant

29
Q

where is the majority of Melon Blanc grown?

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Nantais region

30
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what does Muscadet (sévre et Maine) Sur lie indicate on the bottle?

A

the wine is bottled the year following the vintage, having spent the winter on the lees

31
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which is the most important red grape variety?

A

Cabarnet Franc

32
Q

where is cabaret franc grown in touraine?

A

In chinon to the south and bourgueil to the north

33
Q

what is the second most planted red variety?

A

Gamey

34
Q

where is rosé-de Loire produced?

A

anju-samour and Touraine

35
Q

what grape varieties can Rosé be made of?

A

a range including caberet Sauvignon and caberet franc

36
Q

which is the highest quality appellation for rosé in Anjou-samour?

A

Cabernet d Ánjou

37
Q

what grape variety is Rosé dÁnjou made of?

A

Groulleau, a local black grape variety

38
Q

how are the rosé wines usually made?

A

direct pressing or short maceration on the skins, temperature controlled vessels to retain fruit flavours

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