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Which two vineyards were initially revived by Etienne Guigal and his son Marcel in Côte-Rôtie?
Which two vineyards were initially revived by Etienne Guigal and his son Marcel in Côte-Rôtie?
What is the maximum allowed yield for Côte-Rôtie wines?
What is the maximum allowed yield for Côte-Rôtie wines?
Which grape variety is used to make all wines in Côte-Rôtie?
Which grape variety is used to make all wines in Côte-Rôtie?
What is the maximum yield restriction for Condrieu wines?
What is the maximum yield restriction for Condrieu wines?
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Which appellation is known for producing high-quality Viognier wines?
Which appellation is known for producing high-quality Viognier wines?
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Which producer has played a significant role in raising the prestige of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
Which producer has played a significant role in raising the prestige of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
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What is the historical heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
What is the historical heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
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Which wind blows from the north in this region, reducing fungal disease and decreasing vine vigor?
Which wind blows from the north in this region, reducing fungal disease and decreasing vine vigor?
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What is the distance between the most northerly and southerly vineyards in this region?
What is the distance between the most northerly and southerly vineyards in this region?
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What kind of climate does this region have?
What kind of climate does this region have?
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Which part of the region can result in better ripening due to its distance from the most northerly vineyards?
Which part of the region can result in better ripening due to its distance from the most northerly vineyards?
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What type of wines does the Côte Rôtie AOC produce?
What type of wines does the Côte Rôtie AOC produce?
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What is the size of the Côte Rôtie AOC in terms of vineyard area?
What is the size of the Côte Rôtie AOC in terms of vineyard area?
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What type of training system is commonly used for individual vines in the Côte Rôtie AOC?
What type of training system is commonly used for individual vines in the Côte Rôtie AOC?
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Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is named after a twelfth-century crusader and hermit?
Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is named after a twelfth-century crusader and hermit?
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What is the total area of the Hermitage appellation?
What is the total area of the Hermitage appellation?
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Which grape variety is typically blended with Marsanne in the white wines of Hermitage?
Which grape variety is typically blended with Marsanne in the white wines of Hermitage?
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Which climat on the hill of Hermitage records the highest temperatures?
Which climat on the hill of Hermitage records the highest temperatures?
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Which two négociant houses dominate the holdings in the Hermitage appellation?
Which two négociant houses dominate the holdings in the Hermitage appellation?
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Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is the largest in terms of area?
Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is the largest in terms of area?
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Which appellation surrounds the town of Tain L’Hermitage and the hill of Hermitage?
Which appellation surrounds the town of Tain L’Hermitage and the hill of Hermitage?
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Which grape variety accounts for the vast majority of plantings in the Saint-Péray appellation?
Which grape variety accounts for the vast majority of plantings in the Saint-Péray appellation?
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Which grape variety must the red wine from the Cornas AOC be made from?
Which grape variety must the red wine from the Cornas AOC be made from?
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Which appellation is the most southerly of the northern Rhône appellations for red wine production?
Which appellation is the most southerly of the northern Rhône appellations for red wine production?
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What is the maximum permitted yield in the Cornas AOC?
What is the maximum permitted yield in the Cornas AOC?
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Which appellation has a slightly cooler climate than its immediate neighbours?
Which appellation has a slightly cooler climate than its immediate neighbours?
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What are the top examples of white wines aged in?
What are the top examples of white wines aged in?
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What is the main grape variety used in the production of white wines in the northern Rhône?
What is the main grape variety used in the production of white wines in the northern Rhône?
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Which appellation allows producers to make wines from other grape varieties than those allowed by the AOC rules?
Which appellation allows producers to make wines from other grape varieties than those allowed by the AOC rules?
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What is the maximum yield allowed in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP?
What is the maximum yield allowed in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP?
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