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10 Cards in this Set
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Name the 4 regions in the Loire Valley
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Nantais, Anju-Saumur, Touraine, Central Vineyards
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Name the main grape in Nantais
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Muscadet also known as Melon de Bourgone
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Name the main grapes in Anjou-Saumur
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Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc
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Name the main grapes in Touraine, and 2 main communes
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Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc
Chinon-Cabernet Franc Vouvray-Chenin Blanc |
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Name the main grapes in Central Vineyards, and 2 main communes
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Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre-Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc Pouilly Fume-Sauvignon Blanc |
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What is the soil in Central Vineyards
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Kimmeridgian Clay, and Limestone
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What is the Climate in the Loire Valley
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Northern continental climate; some maritime in Nantais
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What are the major wine producing regions of France
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Loire
Champagne Alsace Burgandy Bordeaux Rhone Languedoc-Roussillon Provence |
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AC or AOC France
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Appellation d'Origine Controlee
Appellation d' Origine Vins delimites de Qualite Superieure (VDQS) Vin de Pays Vin de Table |
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AC or AOC France rules
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Geographical boundaries- limited to certain soil types, climate, and terroir
Permited grape varieties to be planted Max yield per hectare Planting densities Vine training and pruning Water Harvesting in some areas Vinification methods Chaptalization (if at all) Acidification (if at all) Minimun ripeness and alcohol percentages Ageing requirements |
