30 Questions
Which two vineyards were initially revived by Etienne Guigal and his son Marcel in Côte-Rôtie?
La Mouline and La Landonne
What is the maximum allowed yield for Côte-Rôtie wines?
40 hL/ha
Which grape variety is used to make all wines in Côte-Rôtie?
Syrah
What is the maximum yield restriction for Condrieu wines?
41 hL/ha
Which appellation is known for producing high-quality Viognier wines?
Condrieu
Which producer has played a significant role in raising the prestige of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
Jean-Louis Chave
What is the historical heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation?
Saint-Joseph
Which wind blows from the north in this region, reducing fungal disease and decreasing vine vigor?
Mistral wind
What is the distance between the most northerly and southerly vineyards in this region?
Over 65 kilometers (40 miles)
What kind of climate does this region have?
Moderate continental climate
Which part of the region can result in better ripening due to its distance from the most northerly vineyards?
Southern part
What type of wines does the Côte Rôtie AOC produce?
Only red wines
What is the size of the Côte Rôtie AOC in terms of vineyard area?
70 ha
What type of training system is commonly used for individual vines in the Côte Rôtie AOC?
Single- or double-Guyot trained
Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is named after a twelfth-century crusader and hermit?
Hermitage
What is the total area of the Hermitage appellation?
137 ha
Which grape variety is typically blended with Marsanne in the white wines of Hermitage?
Roussanne
Which climat on the hill of Hermitage records the highest temperatures?
Le Méal
Which two négociant houses dominate the holdings in the Hermitage appellation?
Chapoutier and Jaboulet
Which appellation in the northern Rhône region is the largest in terms of area?
Crozes-Hermitage
Which appellation surrounds the town of Tain L’Hermitage and the hill of Hermitage?
Crozes-Hermitage
Which grape variety accounts for the vast majority of plantings in the Saint-Péray appellation?
Marsanne
Which grape variety must the red wine from the Cornas AOC be made from?
Syrah
Which appellation is the most southerly of the northern Rhône appellations for red wine production?
Cornas AOC
What is the maximum permitted yield in the Cornas AOC?
40 hL/ha
Which appellation has a slightly cooler climate than its immediate neighbours?
Saint-Péray AOC
What are the top examples of white wines aged in?
Oak barrels
What is the main grape variety used in the production of white wines in the northern Rhône?
Marsanne
Which appellation allows producers to make wines from other grape varieties than those allowed by the AOC rules?
Collines Rhodaniennes IGP
What is the maximum yield allowed in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP?
80 hL/ha
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