Côtes du Roussillon Wines
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Which grape variety is predominantly used to make the red wines in the Collioure AOC?

  • Grenache Gris
  • Grenache Noir (correct)
  • Syrah
  • Mourvèdre
  • What is the maximum yield for red and white wines in the Collioure AOC?

  • 50 hL/ha
  • 40 hL/ha (correct)
  • 30 hL/ha
  • 20–25 hL/ha
  • Which sub-appellations are the red wines in the Collioure AOC similar to in terms of style, quality, and price?

  • Languedoc (correct)
  • Banyuls
  • IGP Côtes Catalanes
  • None of the above
  • Which grape variety is predominantly used to make the white wines in the Collioure AOC?

    <p>Grenache Gris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical yield for red and white wines in the Collioure AOC?

    <p>20–25 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has the same boundaries as the Collioure AOC?

    <p>Banyuls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wines are made from grapes grown on steep terraces above the Mediterranean Sea in the Collioure AOC?

    <p>Full-bodied red and white wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which département does the IGP Côtes Catalanes cover?

    <p>Pyrénées-Orientales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wines are produced in the IGP Côtes Catalanes?

    <p>Red and white wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which producer is known for producing some super-premium white wines in the IGP Côtes Catalanes?

    <p>Domaine Gauby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is not allowed to exceed 50% in the vineyard for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?

    <p>Carignan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowed yield per hectare for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?

    <p>48 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has a cooling influence due to its higher altitude?

    <p>Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is larger in size?

    <p>Côtes du Roussillon AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of Syrah and Mourvèdre combined in the vineyard for Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation requires the use of carbonic maceration for Carignan?

    <p>Tautavel AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield per hectare for Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel AOC?

    <p>42 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many varieties are required to make wines in Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of the variety with the highest percentage allowed in the final blend of Côtes du Roussillon AOC wines?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation includes the entire département of Pyrénées-Orientales except the Collioure area?

    <p>Côtes du Roussillon AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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