Red Varietals

Question 1

Describe Gamay

Answer 1

Light-medium body, med-high acid, low tannin
Unoaked
Red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, cherry)
Hint of spice (cinnamon, pepper)

Question 2

Describe Tempranillo from Rioja

Answer 2

Medium-full body, medium acid, medium tannin
Strawberry
(In aged Riojas: sweet coconut, vanilla, earth, game)

Question 3

Describe Grenache

Answer 3

High alcohol, light tannin

Spicy notes

Question 4

What grapes are in Bandol?

Answer 4

Mourvèdre, Syrah

Question 5

Describe the grape found in Naoussa.

Answer 5

Xinomavro-

High tannin and acid, developing Spicy, earthy aromas with age

Question 6

Describe the grape varietal found in Nemea.

Answer 6

Agiorgitiko-
High tannin, low-med acid, red berries and spice

New oak

Question 7

What grapes are mostly used in Minervois?

Answer 7

Carignan, Syrah, Grenache

Question 8

What is the main grape used in Rose d’Anjou?

Answer 8

Grolleau

Question 9

What grape is grown in Naoussa?

Answer 9

Xinomavro- light color, high tannin, high acid