WSET The Northen Rhône

Question 1

where are most of the vineyards suited?

Answer 1

on the steep slopes newt to the river Rhône

Question 2

what is the aspects?

Answer 2

south-facing

Question 3

what does the valley protect the vines from?

Answer 3

the cold north winds called the mistral

Question 4

how is the climate?

Answer 4

moderate and continental, cooler than in southern Rhône

Question 5

what grape are northen Rhône mostly associated with?

Answer 5

Powerful red wines from Syrah and the white variety Viognier

Question 6

what is important for Syrah to ripen fully?

Answer 6

very steep slopes and southerly-exposures

Question 7

what does the addition of a white grape give the blend?

Answer 7

stabilise the colour extraction form the black grapes, and also add aromatic intensity

Question 8

describe the character of Viognier

Answer 8

full-bodied, perfumed aromas of blossom and apricots, stone fruit, low acidity and high alcohol

Question 9

what are the two other white varieties soon Northen Rhône?

Answer 9

Marsanne and Roussanne

Question 10

what does Côte Rôtie mean?

Answer 10

“Roasted slope”

Question 11

how much of Viognier can be added to the red wines of Côte Rôtie?

Answer 11

20%

Question 12

how are the character of the wines coming form Côte Rôtie?

Answer 12

deeply colored, full bodied, spicy and the best aslo hava an aromatic, floral freshness and textural elegance

Question 13

what is a Condrieu?

Answer 13

a white wine made from Viognier

Question 14

what is the name of the single property appellation within (inom) Condrieu?

Answer 14

Châteu-Grilliet

Question 15

what are majority of the wines made from in Saint-Joseph?

Answer 15

Syrah

Question 16

where does the generally best wines come from in Saint-Joseph?

Answer 16

Tournon (in the south of Saint-Joseph)

Question 17

Where is Hermitage located?

Answer 17

on a steep south-facing slope behind the town of Tain-l´Hermitage

Question 18

what is a lieu-dits?

Answer 18

named sites, which are not part of the appellation system

Question 19

Where can you find the fullest-bodied red wines?

Answer 19

Hermitage

Question 20

which is the most important appellation in terms om volume?

Answer 20

Crozes-Hermitage

Question 21

Where are Crozes-Hermitage-Hermitage vineyards located?

Answer 21

on the mixed terrain around the hill of hermitage

Question 22

what is the difference between north and south of Crozes-Hermitage hermitage due to the terrain?

Answer 22

steeper slope in the north and flat plain in the south

Question 23

what is the name of the most southerly region?

Answer 23

Cornas

Question 24

what grape must a wine from cornas be made from?

Answer 24

100% syrah