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Which grape variety is required in all Languedoc appellations for red wine?
Which grape variety is required in all Languedoc appellations for red wine?
What is the minimum number of grape varieties required in Languedoc AOCs for red wine?
What is the minimum number of grape varieties required in Languedoc AOCs for red wine?
Which appellations require the use of Grenache Noir in the blend for red wine?
Which appellations require the use of Grenache Noir in the blend for red wine?
Which grape variety is a principal grape variety in Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC?
Which grape variety is a principal grape variety in Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC?
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What is the typical percentage of red wine production in all Languedoc appellations?
What is the typical percentage of red wine production in all Languedoc appellations?
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Which appellations have different requirements for the total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre?
Which appellations have different requirements for the total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre?
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What is the maximum percentage of any one grape variety allowed in Languedoc AOC wines?
What is the maximum percentage of any one grape variety allowed in Languedoc AOC wines?
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Which grape variety is not an option in nearly all Languedoc appellations?
Which grape variety is not an option in nearly all Languedoc appellations?
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What can unused grapes be used for?
What can unused grapes be used for?
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Can the rules for sub-zones be different from the parent appellation?
Can the rules for sub-zones be different from the parent appellation?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the red wines from the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the red wines from the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
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What is the maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC?
What is the maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC?
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Which of the following is true about the blend composition in the Languedoc AOC?
Which of the following is true about the blend composition in the Languedoc AOC?
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What is the average yield in the individual appellations of the Languedoc AOC?
What is the average yield in the individual appellations of the Languedoc AOC?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the wines from named appellations (e.g. Corbières AOC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the wines from named appellations (e.g. Corbières AOC)?
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What is the maximum percentage of the blend that the other varieties (Cinsaut, Carignan, and other local varieties) can make up in the Languedoc AOC?
What is the maximum percentage of the blend that the other varieties (Cinsaut, Carignan, and other local varieties) can make up in the Languedoc AOC?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the wines from sub-appellations (e.g. Corbières-Boutenac AOC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the wines from sub-appellations (e.g. Corbières-Boutenac AOC)?
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What is the minimum percentage of the blend that the principal varieties (Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) must make up in the Languedoc AOC?
What is the minimum percentage of the blend that the principal varieties (Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) must make up in the Languedoc AOC?
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Which of the following is true about the concentration of wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
Which of the following is true about the concentration of wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the red wines from the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the red wines from the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
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