Loire

Question 1

What are the black grape varieties in loire valley?

Answer 1

Cabernet franc
Gamay
Pinot noir (Sancerre Rose)
Cabernet sauvignon
Grolleau

Question 2

What are the White grape varieties in loire valley?

Answer 2

Sauvignon blanc
Chenin blanc
Melon blanc (Muscadet/melon bourgogne)

Question 3

What type of Rose wines styles there are in loire?

Answer 3

Rose de Loire - always dry- minimum of 30 per cent cabernet franc and or cabernet sauvignon.

Cabernet d’Anjou - higher quality - always medium-sweet in style - made from cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.

Rose d’Anjou - less sweet - made predominantly of Grolleau and blended with cabernet franc and other local varieties.

Sancerre Rose must be made from pinot noir.

Question 4

Anjou Saumur

Answer 4

Savennieres: full body chenin blanc

Coteaux du Layon: sweet wine region, Quartz de Chaume and Bonnezeaux

Question 5

Which applications of loire produce cabernet franc base wines

Answer 5

Chinon
Bourgueil
Saumur-Champigny