20 Questions
Which grape variety is predominantly used to make the red wines in the Collioure AOC?
Grenache Noir
What is the maximum yield for red and white wines in the Collioure AOC?
40 hL/ha
Which sub-appellations are the red wines in the Collioure AOC similar to in terms of style, quality, and price?
Languedoc
Which grape variety is predominantly used to make the white wines in the Collioure AOC?
Grenache Gris
What is the typical yield for red and white wines in the Collioure AOC?
20–25 hL/ha
Which appellation has the same boundaries as the Collioure AOC?
Banyuls
What type of wines are made from grapes grown on steep terraces above the Mediterranean Sea in the Collioure AOC?
Full-bodied red and white wines
Which département does the IGP Côtes Catalanes cover?
Pyrénées-Orientales
What type of wines are produced in the IGP Côtes Catalanes?
Red and white wines
Which producer is known for producing some super-premium white wines in the IGP Côtes Catalanes?
Domaine Gauby
Which grape variety is not allowed to exceed 50% in the vineyard for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?
Carignan
What is the maximum allowed yield per hectare for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?
48 hL/ha
Which appellation has a cooling influence due to its higher altitude?
Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC
Which appellation is larger in size?
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
What is the minimum percentage of Syrah and Mourvèdre combined in the vineyard for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?
25%
Which appellation requires the use of carbonic maceration for Carignan?
Tautavel AOC
What is the maximum yield per hectare for Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel AOC?
42 hL/ha
How many varieties are required to make wines in Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC?
2
What is the maximum percentage of the variety with the highest percentage allowed in the final blend of Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?
80%
Which appellation includes the entire département of Pyrénées-Orientales except the Collioure area?
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
Study Notes
Collioure AOC
- Predominant grape variety used to make red wines: Unknown (not specified)
- Maximum yield for red and white wines: Unknown (not specified)
- Red wines similar in style, quality, and price to: Unknown (not specified) sub-appellations
- Predominant grape variety used to make white wines: Unknown (not specified)
- Typical yield for red and white wines: Unknown (not specified)
- Appellation with same boundaries: Unknown (not specified)
IGP Côtes Catalanes
- Département covered: Unknown (not specified)
- Type of wines produced: Unknown (not specified)
- Producer of super-premium white wines: Unknown (not specified)
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
- Grape variety not allowed to exceed 50% in the vineyard: Carignan
- Maximum allowed yield per hectare: Unknown (not specified)
- Appellation with a cooling influence due to higher altitude: Côtes du Roussillon AOC
- Minimum percentage of Syrah and Mourvèdre combined in the vineyard: 50%
Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC
- Number of varieties required to make wines: Multiple (at least 2)
- Maximum percentage of the variety with the highest percentage allowed in the final blend: 70%
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel AOC
- Maximum yield per hectare: 40 hl/ha
Other
- Appellation that includes the entire département of Pyrénées-Orientales except the Collioure area: Côtes du Roussillon AOC
Test your knowledge of Côtes du Roussillon wines! Discover the key facts about this large appellation in Pyrénées-Orientales, including its grape varieties and production regulations. Challenge yourself with questions on red, rosé, and white wines from this renowned French wine region.
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