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Loire Valley

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which white grape variety is Sancerre most famous for?

A Sauvignon Blanc B Chardonnay C Chenin Blanc D Viognier

2 What is the primary grape used to make Muscadet?

A Melon de Bourgogne B Chenin Blanc C Sauvignon Blanc D Muscadelle

3 Which red grape variety dominates in Chinon?

A Pinot Noir B Gamay C Cabernet Franc D Merlot

4 Vouvray is best known for wines made from which grape?

A Sauvignon Blanc B Chenin Blanc C Riesling D Pinot Gris

5 What sets the Loire Valley apart from most other French wine regions?

A The region grows an unusually large number of grape varieties B The region is known for making only sparkling wine C The region focuses on a single dominant grape variety D The region produces almost exclusively red wine

6 What is unique about how Chenin Blanc is used in the Loire Valley?

A It is made as dry, off-dry, sweet, and lusciously sweet wine B It is made only as dry white wine throughout the region C It is made only as sparkling wine across the region D It is made only as rosé wine in the southern part