The Wine Profile

Bronze

Rhône - South

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

1 Which grape variety is the dominant red grape of the Southern Rhône?

A Grenache B Cabernet Sauvignon C Merlot D Pinot Noir

2 What traditionally characterises red wine from the Southern Rhône?

A It is made exclusively from white grape varieties B It is typically made from a single grape variety C It is typically made from several grape varieties blended together D It is made solely from imported grape varieties

3 What role do Cinsault and Carignan play in the Southern Rhône?

A They are supporting grapes in blends, not primary varieties B They are used exclusively to produce white wines in the region C They are prohibited in the Southern Rhône and not grown there D They are the dominant primary varieties in the region's red wines

4 Which grape is commonly blended with Grenache and Syrah in Southern Rhône reds, forming the 'GSM' blend?

A Carignan B Mourvèdre C Malbec D Petit Verdot

5 Which type of wine dominates production in the Southern Rhône?

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

6 Which is the most internationally recognized appellation name in the Southern Rhône?

A Vacqueyras AOC B Lirac AOC C Châteauneuf-du-Pape D Gigondas AOC