Jurançon Wine Region Quiz

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Which grape varieties are the principal ones used in the Jurançon region?

  • Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Riesling and Gewürztraminer
  • Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng (correct)
  • Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

What is the typical alcohol content of Jurançon Vendanges Tardives wines?

  • Low
  • High (correct)
  • Very high
  • Medium

What are the three styles of wines produced in the Jurançon region?

  • Dry, medium-sweet, and sweet (correct)
  • Dry, semi-sweet, and sweet
  • Dry, semi-dry, and sweet
  • Dry, medium-dry, and sweet

What is the typical quality of Jurançon AOC wines?

<p>Good to very good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction are the best sites for vineyards in the Jurançon region facing?

<p>South and south-west (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Föhn wind in the Jurançon region?

<p>It helps in drying the air and ventilating the canopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical price range of Jurançon Vendanges Tardives AOC wines?

<p>Mid-priced to premium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual rainfall in the Jurançon region?

<p>1,200 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of wines produced in the Jurançon region are medium-sweet or sweet?

<p>70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude of the Jurançon region?

<p>300 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is suitable for late harvesting due to its resistance to botrytis bunch rot?

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

What is the minimum residual sugar content required for Jurançon Vendanges Tardives wines?

<p>55g/l (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum yield allowed for Jurançon Sec wines?

<p>60 hL/ha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety has higher yields and is usually less aromatic compared to Petit Manseng?

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

What is the main risk associated with spring frosts in Jurançon?

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

What is the drying process of grapes on the vine called in Jurançon?

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

What is the main factor that contributes to the drying process of grapes on the vine in Jurançon?

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

What is the main factor that retains acidity and preserves the primary fruit flavors in Jurançon wines?

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

What is the main reason for producers to be precise about the picking date for Petit Manseng grapes?

<p>To balance goals of full flavor ripeness, acidity, and potential alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is used exclusively for the production of Jurançon Vendanges Tardives wines?

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

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