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Which grape variety is predominantly planted in the northern Rhône region?
Which grape variety is predominantly planted in the northern Rhône region?
Which grape variety is not planted in the southern Rhône region?
Which grape variety is not planted in the southern Rhône region?
Which grape variety is commonly used in white wine production in the northern Rhône region?
Which grape variety is commonly used in white wine production in the northern Rhône region?
Which region of the Rhône Valley has a Mediterranean climate?
Which region of the Rhône Valley has a Mediterranean climate?
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What is the approximate gap in kilometers between the northern and southern Rhône regions?
What is the approximate gap in kilometers between the northern and southern Rhône regions?
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Which appellations are mainly found in the northern Rhône region?
Which appellations are mainly found in the northern Rhône region?
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Which appellations together produce around 60% of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley?
Which appellations together produce around 60% of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley?
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What percentage of the AOC wine produced in the Rhône Valley in 2018 was red?
What percentage of the AOC wine produced in the Rhône Valley in 2018 was red?
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What percentage of the total Rhône vineyard was certified organic?
What percentage of the total Rhône vineyard was certified organic?
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Which river runs through both the northern and southern regions of the Rhône Valley?
Which river runs through both the northern and southern regions of the Rhône Valley?
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Study Notes
Northern Rhône Region
- Syrah is the grape variety predominantly planted in the northern Rhône region.
Grape Varieties in Rhône Regions
- Mourvèdre is not planted in the northern Rhône region.
- White wine production in the northern Rhône region commonly uses the Roussanne and Marsanne grape varieties.
Climate in Rhône Valley
- The southern Rhône region has a Mediterranean climate.
Geography of Rhône Valley
- The northern and southern Rhône regions are approximately 200 kilometers apart.
Appellations in Rhône Valley
- Appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph are mainly found in the northern Rhône region.
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône together produce around 60% of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley.
Wine Production in Rhône Valley
- In 2018, around 80% of the AOC wine produced in the Rhône Valley was red.
Organic Viticulture in Rhône Valley
- Around 10% of the total Rhône vineyard was certified organic.
Geography of Rhône Valley
- The Rhône River runs through both the northern and southern regions of the Rhône Valley.
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Test your knowledge of the Rhône Valley wine regions and grape varieties with this quiz! Learn about the continental climate of the northern Rhône and the Mediterranean climate of the southern Rhône, as well as the predominant grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre, and Viognier. Challenge yourself and discover the diverse wines produced in this renowned French wine region.
