Grape Varietal Composition in Wine Appellations Quiz

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Which grape varieties are considered the principal varieties in the Languedoc AOC?

Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre (correct)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling

Malbec, Tempranillo and Sangiovese

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir

What is the maximum percentage that any single grape variety can make up in the blend for the Languedoc AOC wines?

30%

10%

50%

80% (correct)

What is the minimum percentage that the combination of the principal varieties must make up in the blend for the Languedoc AOC wines?

40% (correct)

30%

60%

20%

What is the maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC?

50 hL/ha Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum yield allowed for white wines in the Languedoc AOC?

60 hL/ha Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical intensity in aroma and flavor for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

Medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical quality range for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

Acceptable to good Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical price range for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

Inexpensive to mid-priced Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical intensity in aroma and flavor for wines of the named appellations in the Languedoc region?

Medium to medium (+) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical quality range for wines of the named appellations in the Languedoc region?

Good to very good Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is required in the blend for all Languedoc AOC red wines?

Grenache Noir Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of grape varieties required in the blend for Languedoc AOC red wines?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Which two grape varieties are required in the blend for most Languedoc AOC red wines?

Syrah and Mourvèdre Signup and view all the answers

Which Languedoc AOCs have Carignan as a principal grape variety?

Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC Signup and view all the answers

Which Languedoc AOC requires a higher total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre compared to Saint-Chinian AOC?

Saint-Chinian- Roquebrun AOC Signup and view all the answers

Can unused grapes be used for other wines in the Languedoc region?

Yes, for rosé, IGP, or Vin de France wines Signup and view all the answers

Do all Languedoc AOC wines have a specific varietal composition requirement?

No, only for red and rosé wines Signup and view all the answers

Can the rules for sub-zones be different from the parent appellation in the Languedoc region?

Yes, the rules can be different for sub-zones Signup and view all the answers

Can the percentages of grape varieties in the vineyard and in the final wine be different for Languedoc AOC wines?

Yes, the percentages can be different for the vineyard and the final wine Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical percentage range for a single grape variety in the blend for Languedoc AOC red wines?

50-80% Signup and view all the answers

Grape Varietal Composition in Wine Appellations Quiz

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Which grape varieties are considered the principal varieties in the Languedoc AOC?

What is the maximum percentage that any single grape variety can make up in the blend for the Languedoc AOC wines?

What is the minimum percentage that the combination of the principal varieties must make up in the blend for the Languedoc AOC wines?

What is the maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC?

What is the maximum yield allowed for white wines in the Languedoc AOC?

What is the typical intensity in aroma and flavor for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

What is the typical quality range for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

What is the typical price range for wines of the Languedoc AOC?

What is the typical intensity in aroma and flavor for wines of the named appellations in the Languedoc region?

What is the typical quality range for wines of the named appellations in the Languedoc region?

Which grape variety is required in the blend for all Languedoc AOC red wines?

What is the minimum number of grape varieties required in the blend for Languedoc AOC red wines?

Which two grape varieties are required in the blend for most Languedoc AOC red wines?

Which Languedoc AOCs have Carignan as a principal grape variety?

Which Languedoc AOC requires a higher total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre compared to Saint-Chinian AOC?

Can unused grapes be used for other wines in the Languedoc region?

Do all Languedoc AOC wines have a specific varietal composition requirement?

Can the rules for sub-zones be different from the parent appellation in the Languedoc region?

Can the percentages of grape varieties in the vineyard and in the final wine be different for Languedoc AOC wines?

What is the typical percentage range for a single grape variety in the blend for Languedoc AOC red wines?

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