Central Vineyards

Question 1

How many AOP/AOC are included in the Central Vineyards

Answer 1

8

Question 2

Name the AOC/AOP found in the central Vineyards

Answer 2

• Orleans
• Orleans-Clery
• Sancerre
• Pouilly-Sur-Loire/Pouilly-Fume
• Menetou-Salon
• Quincy
• Reuilly
• Coteaux du Giennois

Question 3

What are the two most planted grapes in the Central Vineyards?

Answer 3

• Sauvignon Blanc

- Pinot Noir

Question 4

What are the reds and roses of Sancerre made from?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir

Question 5

What are the three main soil types found in Sancerre?

Answer 5

• Caillottes: very shallow, stony soils over limestone
• Terres Blanches: Same limestone and marl that is found in Chablis
• Silex: Flinty soils

Question 6

True or False,

Like Sancerre, Pouilly-fume producers can red and rose wines as well?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Name the main grape for Pouilly-sur-loire

Answer 7

Chasselas

Question 8

White wines from Quincy can be made from a blend of what grapes

Answer 8

Sauvignon Blanc, and a maximum 10% of Sauvignon Gris

Question 9

Name two of the famous vineyards in Sancerre

Answer 9

• Les Monts Damnes

- Les Belles Dames

Question 10

What color are the wines from Quincy?

Answer 10

White

Question 11

Orleans makes its reds and whites from what two main grapes?

Answer 11

• Meunier

- Chardonnay

Question 12

Orleans-Clery is a red wine appellation that only uses what grape variety?

Answer 12

• Cabernet Franc