France-Loire

Question 1

Top Five grape plantings in Loire

Answer 1

Cabernet Franc, Melon, Chenin Blanc, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)

Question 2

Sub-regions of Pays Nantais

Answer 2

Muscadet, Muscadet Coteaux de Loire, Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Gros Plant Pays Nantais, Coteaux L’Ancenis, Fiefs Vendeens

Question 3

Grapes for Coteaux L’Ancenis

Answer 3

Pinot Gris (100% Malvoisie), Rose or Red (100% Gamay),

Question 4

Fiefs Vendeens grapes and styles

Answer 4

White wines (Chenin blended with small amount Chardonnay), rose (Gamay- Pinot Noir blends), or ered wines (blends of Cabernet Franc, Negrette, and Pinot Noir)

Question 5

synonym for Chenin Blanc in Loire Valley

Answer 5

Pineau de Loire

Question 6

Sparkling wine marketing term for Cremant de Loire

Answer 6

Fines Bulles- made in traditional method of Chenin (with SB, Chard, and numerous red grapes approved)

Question 7

IGP Val de Loire replaced the Vin de Pays du Jardin du France in what year?

Answer 7

2009

Question 8

The two rose appelations of Anjou

Answer 8

Rose d’Anjou (Grolleau- usually off-dry) and Cabernet d’Anjou (CS, CF)

Question 9

Anjou AOC white and red wines

Answer 9

Red- Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon

White- Chenin Blanc with up to 20% Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc

Question 10

Sparkling Anjou AOC styles

Answer 10

Mousseaux (full sparkling) and Petillant (lightly sparkling) .