Hermitage AOC

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Which two vineyards were initially revived by Etienne Guigal and his son Marcel in Côte-Rôtie?

  • La Mouline and La Turque
  • La Turque and La Mouline
  • La Mouline and La Landonne (correct)
  • La Turque and La Landonne

What is the maximum allowed yield for Côte-Rôtie wines?

  • 30 hL/ha
  • 40 hL/ha (correct)
  • 60 hL/ha
  • 50 hL/ha

Which grape variety is used to make all wines in Côte-Rôtie?

  • Roussanne
  • Viognier
  • Syrah (correct)
  • Marsanne

What is the maximum yield restriction for Condrieu wines?

<p>41 hL/ha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation is known for producing high-quality Viognier wines?

<p>Condrieu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which producer has played a significant role in raising the prestige of the Saint-Joseph appellation?

<p>Jean-Louis Chave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation?

<p>Saint-Joseph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which wind blows from the north in this region, reducing fungal disease and decreasing vine vigor?

<p>Mistral wind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between the most northerly and southerly vineyards in this region?

<p>Over 65 kilometers (40 miles) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of climate does this region have?

<p>Moderate continental climate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the region can result in better ripening due to its distance from the most northerly vineyards?

<p>Southern part (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wines does the Côte Rôtie AOC produce?

<p>Only red wines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the Côte Rôtie AOC in terms of vineyard area?

<p>70 ha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of training system is commonly used for individual vines in the Côte Rôtie AOC?

<p>Single- or double-Guyot trained (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is named after a twelfth-century crusader and hermit?

<p>Hermitage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total area of the Hermitage appellation?

<p>137 ha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is typically blended with Marsanne in the white wines of Hermitage?

<p>Roussanne (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which climat on the hill of Hermitage records the highest temperatures?

<p>Le Méal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two négociant houses dominate the holdings in the Hermitage appellation?

<p>Chapoutier and Jaboulet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is the largest in terms of area?

<p>Crozes-Hermitage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation surrounds the town of Tain L’Hermitage and the hill of Hermitage?

<p>Crozes-Hermitage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety accounts for the vast majority of plantings in the Saint-Péray appellation?

<p>Marsanne (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety must the red wine from the Cornas AOC be made from?

<p>Syrah (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation is the most southerly of the northern Rhône appellations for red wine production?

<p>Cornas AOC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permitted yield in the Cornas AOC?

<p>40 hL/ha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation has a slightly cooler climate than its immediate neighbours?

<p>Saint-Péray AOC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the top examples of white wines aged in?

<p>Oak barrels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main grape variety used in the production of white wines in the northern Rhône?

<p>Marsanne (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellation allows producers to make wines from other grape varieties than those allowed by the AOC rules?

<p>Collines Rhodaniennes IGP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum yield allowed in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP?

<p>80 hL/ha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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