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Rhône - North

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

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1 Which red grape variety is used for virtually all red wines in the Northern Rhône?

A Syrah B Grenache C Mourvèdre D Cabernet Sauvignon

2 Which is the principal white grape of the Northern Rhône, known from the appellations Condrieu and Château-Grillet?

A Viognier B Marsanne C Roussanne D Chardonnay

3 What sets Northern Rhône wines apart from many other French regions?

A They are always made from at least three grape varieties per wine B They are made from local varieties blended with imported varieties C They are made from international varieties like Cabernet and Merlot D They are almost always made from a single grape variety per wine

4 What type of wine dominates production in the Northern Rhône?

A Red wine B Sparkling wine C Rosé wine D White wine

5 How does the Northern Rhône differ from the Southern Rhône in terms of grape varieties?

A The Northern Rhône grows only white grape varieties B The Northern Rhône grows more grape varieties than the Southern Rhône C The Northern Rhône grows the same grape varieties as the Southern Rhône D The Northern Rhône grows only a handful of grape varieties

6 How is the Northern Rhône organised as a wine region?

A Around named AOC appellations such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie B Around private estates classified by the state every ten years C Around villages ranked as premier cru and grand cru D Around a single regional name that covers the entire area