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Where does the Loire River originate, and what does it empty into?

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Origin: Massif Central

Empties into: Atlantic Ocean

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True or False:

The Loire Valley has the same climate, soil and grape varietals from end to end.

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False.

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What are the 4 regions of the Loire Valley from west to east?

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  1. Pays Nantais
  2. Anjou-Saumur
  3. Touraine
  4. Central Vineyards
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Pays Nantais is located:

North of Paris?
on the Atlantic Coast?
on the Pacific Coast?

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Atlantic coast

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What is the climate of Pays Nantais?

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Cool, wet Maritime

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What are the soils of Pays Nantais?

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Gravel and sand over schist and granite

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What is the white grape of Pays Nantais?

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Melon de Bourgogne

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What style of wine does Melon de Bougogne make in Pays Nantais?

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Still, dry white wines

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What are the 2 most important Muscadet appellations in Pays Nantais?

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  1. Muscadet
  2. Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOP
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What winemaking technique do winemakers use for Muscadet and Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine?

Why?

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Lees aging

In the cool climate, grapes struggle to ripen, aging wines sur lie adds complexity, richness and flavor to an otherwise thin, mild wine.

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Anjou-Saumur is located to the _______ of Pays Nantais?

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East

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What is the climate of Anjou-Saumur?

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Maritime/continental and humid

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What are the white and red grapes of Anjou-Saumur?

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White: Chenin Blanc

Red: Cab Franc

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What are some traits to know about Chenin Blanc from Anjou-Saumur?

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  • prone to oxidation (deep nutty flavors)

*always has med+ to high acidity

*versatile with foods due to acidity

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What are some traits to know about Cab Franc from Anjou-Saumur?

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  • medium body

*bright, underripe red fruit

  • green bell pepper notes
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Name 5 AOPs of Anjou-Saumur.

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  1. Anjou-Villages AOP (dry red wine only)
  2. Saumur AOP (red, white, sparkling)
  3. Savennieres AOP (dry white only)
  4. Bonnezeaus AOP (sweet white only)
  5. Quarts-deChaume AOP (sweet white only)
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What is the one style of wine allowed to be made in Anjou-Villages AOP?

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Still, dry, red wine only made from Cab Franc

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What are the styles of wine allowed to be made in Saumur AOP?

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White

Red

Sparkling

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What is the main grape that goes into Saumur AOP sparkling wines?

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Chenin Blanc

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What is the one style of wine allowed to be made in Savennieres AOP?

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Dry, still white wines made only from Chenin Blanc.

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On what side of the Loire River is Savennieres AOP located and what is that significance?

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North side of the Loire River which means its vineyards face south, getting lots of sun.

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Are the vineyards of Savennieres AOP on flat land or steep hills?

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What are the 2 sweet wine AOPs located south of the Loire River?

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  1. Bonnezeaux AOP
  2. Quarts-de-Chaume AOP
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Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts-deChaume AOP are actually located on the banks of which river (which flows south of the Loire River)?

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What makes the wines sweet in Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts-de-Chaume AOP?
Botrytis, (noble rot)
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Why is botrytis prevalent in Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts-de-Chaume AOP?
Both AOPs are humid due to moisture generated by and their proximity to the Loire and Layon Rivers.
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Touraine is located ______ of Anjou-Saumur?
East
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What is the climate of Touraine?
Continental
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What are the soils of Touraine?
Tuffeau (soft limestone)
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What are tuffeau soils made of?
soft limestone
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What are the grapes of Touraine?
White: Chenin Blanc Red: Cab Franc
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Name 3 AOPs of Touraine.
1. Chinon AOP (dry red wines) 2. Bourgueil AOP (dry red wines) 3. Vouvray AOP (all styles made from Chenin Blanc)
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What are the similarities and differences between Chinon AOP and Bourgueil AOP?
Similarities: both made from Cab franc both made in dry, still style Differences: Chinon on South side of Loire River Bourgueil on North side of Loire River
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Vouvray is located on the ______ side of the Loire River.
North
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What are the soils of Vouvray?
Tuffeau (soft limestone)
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What is the only grape allowed in Vouvray?
Chenin Blanc
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What styles of wine are allowed to be made in Vouvray?
all styles *dry, still whites *off-dry, still whites *sweet, still whites *sparkling whites of all dryness/sweetness levels.
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Sweet wines in Vouvray can be labeled as _______.
Moelleux (pronounced mwah-luh)
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Is the Central Vineyards region located furthest west or furthest east in the Loire Valley?
furthest east
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What is the climate of the Central Vineyards region?
Continental
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What are the soils of Central Vineyards?
* Silex, limestone *Kimmeridgian clay
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What is silex soil also known as, and in which of the four major Loire regions will you find it?
Flint, found in Central Vineyards (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume)
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What are the grapes grown in Central Vineyards?
white: sauv blanc red: Pinot noir
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What are the 2 most important AOPs of Central Vineyards?
1. Sancerre AOP (dry red and white wines) 2. Pouilly-Fume (dry white wines only)
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Sancerre AOP and Pouilly-Fume AOP both make dry white wines from the ________ grape.
Sauvignon Blanc
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Which red grape is allowed in Sancerre AOP?
Pinot Noir
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Sancerre is on the ______ bank of the Loire River. Pouilly-Fume is on the ______ bank of the Loire River.
western bank eastern bank
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