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Guild of Sommeliers Study Guide Quizzes Novice Level > Rhone & Southern France > Flashcards

Rhone & Southern France Flashcards

1
Q

What is the grape of Condrieu and where is it located?

A

Viognier

Northern Rhone, France

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2
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Which appellation in Northern Rhone produces red wines exclusively from 100% Syrah?

A

Cornas

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3
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What grape varietal is used in Madiran?

A

Tannat

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4
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Which grape varietal is used in Banyuls?

A

Grenache

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5
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Which grape is used in Chateau Grillet?

A

Viognier

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6
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Which grape is used in Hermitage?

A

Syrah

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7
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Which grape is used in Bandol?

A

Mourvedre

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8
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What is a “pudding stone”? What is it called specifically in CDP?

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Stones made of quartzite and smoothed by the river, the “Galets” serve to store heat, releasing it to the vines at night

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9
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What are the 8 appellations of Northern Rhone (from north to south)?

A 
Cote Rotie
Condrieu
Chateau-Grillet
St-Joseph
Crozes-Hermitage
Hermitage
Cornas
St-Perey
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10
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What is vin de paille?

A

rare dessert wine made in Hermitage

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11
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What are the 4 minor appellations in Northern Rhone? What grape varietals are used there?

A

Cremant de Die (Clairette sparkling wine)
Clairette de Die (Clairette)
Coteaux de Die (Clairette)
Chatillon-en-Diois (Gamay for reds/roses and Aligote/CH for whites)

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12
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In Southern Rhone which AOPs produce vin doux naturel?

A

Rasteau

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

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13
Q

In Roussillon which AOP produces vin doux naturel?

A 
Rivesaltes 
Ambre (amber)
Grenat (red)
Tuile (tawny)
Rose (pink)
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14
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What is the dominant grape in Southern Rhone?

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Grenache

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15
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What is the “Grape of Cahors”? Where is it located?

A

Malbec

Southwest France

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16
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Which region in Northern Rhone produces sparkling wines? Which grapes do they use?

A

St-Peray

Roussanne & Marsanne

17
Q

highly regarded vintages in Northern Rhone

A

2010
2009
2006
2003

18
Q

What are the north and south winds in Rhone called?

A

North - Mistral

South - Sirocco

19
Q

What are the 8 Southern Rhone appellations?

A 
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Tavel
Lirac
Beaumes-de-Venise
Vinsobres
Rasteau
20
Q

Which Southern Rhone Appellations make red wines with a minimum of 50% Grenache?

A

Gigondas

Vinsobres

21
Q

What is the minimum alcohol content and how many grapes are authorized for CDP wines?

A

12.5%

18 grapes

22
Q

Highly regarded vintages in Southern Rhone

A

2010
2009
2007
2005

23
Q

Highly regarded producers in Southern Rhone

A

Pegau

Vieux Telegraphe

24
Q

What is Banyuls?

A

Fortified red dessert wine

Made from Grenache

Guild of Sommeliers Study Guide Quizzes Novice Level (10 decks)

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