Rhône Valley Wine Quiz

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Which grape variety is predominantly planted in the northern Rhône region?

  • Cinsaut
  • Mourvèdre
  • Grenache Noir
  • Syrah (correct)

Which grape variety is not planted in the southern Rhône region?

  • Syrah
  • Grenache Noir
  • Cinsaut (correct)
  • Mourvèdre

Which grape variety is commonly used in white wine production in the northern Rhône region?

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Viognier (correct)
  • Marsanne

Which region of the Rhône Valley has a Mediterranean climate?

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

What is the approximate gap in kilometers between the northern and southern Rhône regions?

<p>50 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellations are mainly found in the northern Rhône region?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appellations together produce around 60% of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley?

<p>Côtes du Rhône AOC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the AOC wine produced in the Rhône Valley in 2018 was red?

<p>74% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total Rhône vineyard was certified organic?

<p>8% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river runs through both the northern and southern regions of the Rhône Valley?

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

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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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