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Which region in the Loire has three regional appellations?
Which region in the Loire has three regional appellations?
- Anjou (correct)
- Saumur
- Touraine
- Bordeaux
What is the minimum percentage of Chenin Blanc required for Anjou Blanc?
What is the minimum percentage of Chenin Blanc required for Anjou Blanc?
- 100%
- 80% (correct)
- 70%
- 90%
Which grape varieties are used to make Anjou Rouge?
Which grape varieties are used to make Anjou Rouge?
- Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (correct)
- Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the maximum yield allowed for Anjou AOC wines?
What is the maximum yield allowed for Anjou AOC wines?
Which appellation specializes in wines made from botrytis-affected Chenin Blanc grapes?
Which appellation specializes in wines made from botrytis-affected Chenin Blanc grapes?
What are the pronounced aromas of Coteaux du Layon AOC wines?
What are the pronounced aromas of Coteaux du Layon AOC wines?
When can the wines from Anjou Villages AOC be released?
When can the wines from Anjou Villages AOC be released?
Which grape variety is the principal variety used to make red wines in Bourgueil AOC?
Which grape variety is the principal variety used to make red wines in Bourgueil AOC?
Which appellation is known for making red wines in a lighter style compared to Bourgueil AOC?
Which appellation is known for making red wines in a lighter style compared to Bourgueil AOC?
Which grape variety is the principal variety used to make white wines in Vouvray AOC?
Which grape variety is the principal variety used to make white wines in Vouvray AOC?
Which appellation is known for its white wines made from a minimum of 95% Chenin Blanc?
Which appellation is known for its white wines made from a minimum of 95% Chenin Blanc?
Which appellation offers a wide range of wines including white, red, rosé, and sparkling?
Which appellation offers a wide range of wines including white, red, rosé, and sparkling?
Which appellation became very successful in the bars and bistros of Paris from the 1970s onwards?
Which appellation became very successful in the bars and bistros of Paris from the 1970s onwards?
Which soil types offer a combination of good drainage and water-holding potential in the production of wines?
Which soil types offer a combination of good drainage and water-holding potential in the production of wines?
Which two areas within the geographical area of Coteaux de Layon have a high-quality reputation for sweet wines and are appellations in their own right?
Which two areas within the geographical area of Coteaux de Layon have a high-quality reputation for sweet wines and are appellations in their own right?
Which appellation became the Loire's first grand cru in 2019?
Which appellation became the Loire's first grand cru in 2019?
Which appellation became a premier cru?
Which appellation became a premier cru?
Which appellation is a monopole, owned exclusively and farmed biodynamically by Nicolas Joly?
Which appellation is a monopole, owned exclusively and farmed biodynamically by Nicolas Joly?
Which appellation within Savennières AOC benefits from warm sites on slopes facing the Loire, resulting in riper fruit?
Which appellation within Savennières AOC benefits from warm sites on slopes facing the Loire, resulting in riper fruit?
Which AOC is mainly made from Grolleau, though other options include the two Cabernets, Cot and Gamay?
Which AOC is mainly made from Grolleau, though other options include the two Cabernets, Cot and Gamay?
Which appellation includes white, red, and rosé still wines, as well as sparkling wines?
Which appellation includes white, red, and rosé still wines, as well as sparkling wines?
Which type of soil typically produces lighter styles of Cabernet Franc wines?
Which type of soil typically produces lighter styles of Cabernet Franc wines?
What is the range of maceration periods for Cabernet Franc wines?
What is the range of maceration periods for Cabernet Franc wines?
Which type of wines made with longer maceration periods can age for 20 years or more?
Which type of wines made with longer maceration periods can age for 20 years or more?
Which appellations have three types of soil?
Which appellations have three types of soil?
Which type of wines are typically made to be drunk young?
Which type of wines are typically made to be drunk young?
Which type of wines are the earliest to be ready to drink?
Which type of wines are the earliest to be ready to drink?
What is the approximate percentage of production that is exported by Anjou-Saumur and Touraine?
What is the approximate percentage of production that is exported by Anjou-Saumur and Touraine?
Which type of wines are typically more structured and long-lived?
Which type of wines are typically more structured and long-lived?
What is the approximate aging potential of Cabernet Franc wines made with longer maceration periods?
What is the approximate aging potential of Cabernet Franc wines made with longer maceration periods?
