Roussillon Flashcards

1
Q

How many AOC/AOPs are there in Roussillon?

A

14

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2
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How many IGPs are there in Roussillon?

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3

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3
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What wines are produced in Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC?

A

Red wines

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4
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What requisite concerning the number of grapes must be followed to make up a red Roussillon Villages AOC?

A

Must be a blend of at least three varieties

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5
Q

Under what appellation are still wines from Banyuls sold?

A

Collioure AOC

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6
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What wines are produced in Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru AOC?

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White, amber, rosé and Rimage VDNs

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7
Q

What is the composition of a Banyul AOC?

A

50% Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris

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8
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What is the composition of a Banyul Grand Cru AOC?

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75% Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris

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9
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For how long should Banyuls Rimage be matured?

A

min. 12 months

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10
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For how long should Banyuls Grand Cru be matured for?

A

min. 30 months

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11
Q

Since 2011 what appellation has been able to sell red wines?

A

Maury

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12
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What grapes may be found in a Rivesaltes AOC wine?

A

Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
Muscat

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13
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What types of wines are produced in Rivesaltes?

A

Ambré
Grenat
Tuilé

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14
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How is Rivesaltes Ambré made?

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From white grapes, aged in an oxidative environment, usually old barrels, for 30 months

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15
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How is Rivesaltes Grenat made?

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Minimum 75% Grenache, must spend at least one year in wood and three months in bottle

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16
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How is Riversaltes Tuilé?

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Minimum 50% Grenache, must age two years in wood

17
Q

For Grenat and Ambré wines there is a term which may be applied? What does it indicate?

A

Hors d’age, that it has been matured for 5 years.

18
Q

What varieties make up Muscat de Riversaltes AOC?

A

Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Muscat d’Alexandrie

19
Q

What wine from Riversaltes are matured over a long period in cask and develop a maderised character?

A

Rivesaltes Rancio AOC