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
Q

how is the overall climate?

A

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

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4
Q

why does vintages differ widely?

A

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?

A

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
Q

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?

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
what impedes (hindrar) the development of nobelrot in Savenniéres?
Air circulation around the well-exposed vineyards
26
What appellation is located in the sheltered valley of River Layon that makes some of the most renowned sweet wines?
Coteaux du Layon
27
what is other names for Melon Blanc?
Muscadet or Melon de Bourgogne
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what makes Melon Blanc suitable for a cool climate?
ripeness early and frost-resistant
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where is the majority of Melon Blanc grown?
Nantais region
30
what does Muscadet (sévre et Maine) Sur lie indicate on the bottle?
the wine is bottled the year following the vintage, having spent the winter on the lees
31
which is the most important red grape variety?
Cabarnet Franc
32
where is cabaret franc grown in touraine?
In chinon to the south and bourgueil to the north
33
what is the second most planted red variety?
Gamey
34
where is rosé-de Loire produced?
anju-samour and Touraine
35
what grape varieties can Rosé be made of?
a range including caberet Sauvignon and caberet franc
36
which is the highest quality appellation for rosé in Anjou-samour?
Cabernet d Ánjou
37
what grape variety is Rosé dÁnjou made of?
Groulleau, a local black grape variety
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how are the rosé wines usually made?
direct pressing or short maceration on the skins, temperature controlled vessels to retain fruit flavours