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Wine in practice
What kind of dish pairs well with a Sancerre red (Pinot Noir)?
What kind of dish pairs well with a Sancerre red (Pinot Noir)?
Loire Valley
Which major tributary of the Loire River runs through the Chinon vineyard?
Which major tributary of the Loire River runs through the Chinon vineyard?
Wine culture
What impact does “Silex” (flint) have on the aromas of Pouilly-Fumé wines?
What impact does “Silex” (flint) have on the aromas of Pouilly-Fumé wines?
Appellations
Romorantin is the unique white grape variety of which Sologne appellation?
Romorantin is the unique white grape variety of which Sologne appellation?
Appellations
Which appellation produces a renowned “rosé gris” wine near Tours?
Which appellation produces a renowned “rosé gris” wine near Tours?
Loire Valley
Which Loire chateau is famous for its international garden festival?
Which Loire chateau is famous for its international garden festival?
Varietals
What is the other name for the Muscadet grape variety, which is dominant in the Nantes region?
What is the other name for the Muscadet grape variety, which is dominant in the Nantes region?
Appellations
What is the main difference between a Pouilly-Fumé (Loire) and a Pouilly-Fuissé (Burgundy)?
What is the main difference between a Pouilly-Fumé (Loire) and a Pouilly-Fuissé (Burgundy)?
Wine in practice
What is the classic food pairing for a Muscadet “sur lie”?
What is the classic food pairing for a Muscadet “sur lie”?
Wine culture
Which famous writer, a native of Chinon, often praised the wines of his region?
Which famous writer, a native of Chinon, often praised the wines of his region?
Varietals
What are the local names for grape varieties in the Loire?
What are the local names for grape varieties in the Loire?
Wine culture
What is cryoextraction in Loire sweet winemaking?
What is cryoextraction in Loire sweet winemaking?
Appellations
Which Loire wine appellation is inside a natural regional park?
Which Loire wine appellation is inside a natural regional park?
Appellations
Which Loire AOC produces only rosé wines?
Which Loire AOC produces only rosé wines?
Wine culture
What is specific about hand harvesting in the Loire Valley?
What is specific about hand harvesting in the Loire Valley?
Wine culture
How many hectares of organic vines are there in the Loire in 2024?
How many hectares of organic vines are there in the Loire in 2024?
Wine culture
Which pope popularized Loire wines in the 14th century?
Which pope popularized Loire wines in the 14th century?
Loire Valley
Which royal château is surrounded by AOC vineyards?
Which royal château is surrounded by AOC vineyards?
Wine culture
What is the average aging time for Saumur blanc?
What is the average aging time for Saumur blanc?
Wine culture
Why is Clos de la Coulée de Serrant considered mythical?
Why is Clos de la Coulée de Serrant considered mythical?
Loire Valley
What are the main aromas of Loire Sauvignon Blanc?
What are the main aromas of Loire Sauvignon Blanc?
Loire Valley
What are the four main wine regions of the Loire Valley?
What are the four main wine regions of the Loire Valley?
Appellations
What red grape dominates in Saumur-Champigny?
What red grape dominates in Saumur-Champigny?
Appellations
What is the smallest Loire Valley appellation?
What is the smallest Loire Valley appellation?