WSET The Northen Rhône Flashcards
where are most of the vineyards suited?
on the steep slopes newt to the river Rhône
what is the aspects?
south-facing
what does the valley protect the vines from?
the cold north winds called the mistral
how is the climate?
moderate and continental, cooler than in southern Rhône
what grape are northen Rhône mostly associated with?
Powerful red wines from Syrah and the white variety Viognier
what is important for Syrah to ripen fully?
very steep slopes and southerly-exposures
what does the addition of a white grape give the blend?
stabilise the colour extraction form the black grapes, and also add aromatic intensity
describe the character of Viognier
full-bodied, perfumed aromas of blossom and apricots, stone fruit, low acidity and high alcohol
what are the two other white varieties soon Northen Rhône?
Marsanne and Roussanne
what does Côte Rôtie mean?
“Roasted slope”
how much of Viognier can be added to the red wines of Côte Rôtie?
20%
how are the character of the wines coming form Côte Rôtie?
deeply colored, full bodied, spicy and the best aslo hava an aromatic, floral freshness and textural elegance
what is a Condrieu?
a white wine made from Viognier
what is the name of the single property appellation within (inom) Condrieu?
Châteu-Grilliet
what are majority of the wines made from in Saint-Joseph?
Syrah
where does the generally best wines come from in Saint-Joseph?
Tournon (in the south of Saint-Joseph)
Where is Hermitage located?
on a steep south-facing slope behind the town of Tain-l´Hermitage
what is a lieu-dits?
named sites, which are not part of the appellation system
Where can you find the fullest-bodied red wines?
Hermitage
which is the most important appellation in terms om volume?
Crozes-Hermitage
Where are Crozes-Hermitage-Hermitage vineyards located?
on the mixed terrain around the hill of hermitage
what is the difference between north and south of Crozes-Hermitage hermitage due to the terrain?
steeper slope in the north and flat plain in the south
what is the name of the most southerly region?
Cornas
what grape must a wine from cornas be made from?
100% syrah
