Touraine

Question 1

Two most ageworthy regions for Loire’s best red wine

Answer 1

Chinon and Bourgueil

Question 2

Chinon AOP, Bourgueil AOP, and St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP set the standard for classic (what varietal)

Answer 2

Loire Cabernet Franc

Question 3

Characteristics of the Cabernet Franc

Answer 3

Brimming with raspberry and green tobaco aromatics and framed by silky tannin

Question 4

Three types of Chinon Soils

Answer 4

Tuffeau (more common on the slopes), clay and varennes (closest to the river Vienne). The “vins de tuffe” originating from limestone south-facing slopes carry the most promise for depth and ageworthiness

Question 5

Largest and most important WHITE wine district(s)

Answer 5

Vouvray AOP and Montlouis-sur-Loire

Question 6

Soils of Vouvray

Answer 6

Tuffeau limestone subsoil

Question 7

Primary varietal of Vouvray

Answer 7

Chenin Blanc

Question 8

Various sweetness levels of Chenin Blanc

Answer 8

sec, sec-tendre (off-dry), demi sec, moelleux, and liquereux

Question 9

Pinot Noir- and Gamay-based reds and Sauvignon Blanc based lean whites are produced where?

Answer 9

Cheverny AOP and Cour-Cheverny AOP (on the eastern edge of Touraine