Quiz - Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhône

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Quiz - Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhône

Which region was the first that switched from traditional methods to modernized methods in winemaking?

1. Languedoc-Roussillon
2. Loire
3. Rhône

GSM is a popular abbreviation for the blend of...

1. grenache, sauvignon blanc, merlot
2. grenache, syrah, mourvèdre
3. grenache, syrah, merlot

What is, in the Loire, the local name for the grape variety melon de bourgogne?

1. Chenin blanc
2. Muscadet
3. Sauvignon blanc

What does 'sur lie' mean?

1. The wine is aged on oak
2. The wine is aged on the lees
3. It refers to the limestone hills where the vineyards grow

What is the most famous wine and appellation in Southern Rhône?

1. Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2. Hermitage
3. Pouilly-Fumé

Which grape variety is used for producing red wines in Northern Rhône?

1. Cabernet sauvignon
2. Grenache
3. Syrah

Sancerre is made from?

1. Chardonnay
2. Chenin blanc
3. Sauvignon blanc

What does 'sec' mean?

1. A dry wine
2. A semi-sweet wine
3. A sweet wine

Muscadet, Anjou, and Sancerre are sub-regions of?

1. Languedoc-Roussillon
2. Loire
3. Rhône

What is the largest sub-region of the Rhône?

1. Côtes du Rhône
2. Côte-Rôtie
3. Hermitage

At which appellation is the winemaker free to use grape varieties that have not been grown within the region?

1. AOP wines
2. AOC wines
3. Vin de Pays d'Oc