Loire Valley

Wine

Trivia

The Divine Questions

Back to all questions

Wine culture
What are the three most common soil types in the Loire Valley vineyards?
What are the three most common soil types in the Loire Valley vineyards?
Varietals
What is the main grape variety in Anjou red wines?
What is the main grape variety in Anjou red wines?
Varietals
Which grape variety is used to make Saumur Blanc?
Which grape variety is used to make Saumur Blanc?
Appellations
What is the largest appellation in the Loire Valley by vineyard area?
What is the largest appellation in the Loire Valley by vineyard area?
Loire Valley
What are the must-try dishes when visiting the Loire Valley?
What are the must-try dishes when visiting the Loire Valley?
Wine culture
Which Loire Valley wines are the most exported?
Which Loire Valley wines are the most exported?
Loire Valley
Which historic villages offer the best views of the Loire River?
Which historic villages offer the best views of the Loire River?
Wine in practice
How long can you age a Loire Cabernet Franc?
How long can you age a Loire Cabernet Franc?
Appellations
Is Vouvray wine dry or sweet?
Is Vouvray wine dry or sweet?
Appellations
What makes Savennières wines unique?
What makes Savennières wines unique?
Varietals
How can you identify a Loire Valley Chenin Blanc?
How can you identify a Loire Valley Chenin Blanc?
Appellations
How does winemaking differ between Vouvray and Montlouis?
How does winemaking differ between Vouvray and Montlouis?
Loire Valley
What is the total area of the Loire Valley wine region?
What is the total area of the Loire Valley wine region?
Loire Valley
Why is the Loire Valley known as the “Garden of France”?
Why is the Loire Valley known as the “Garden of France”?
Loire Valley
What is the “Loire à Vélo”?
What is the “Loire à Vélo”?
Wine culture
What is “tuffeau” in the context of Loire Walley wine making?
What is “tuffeau” in the context of Loire Walley wine making?
Wine culture
What does “sur lie” (on lees) mean for a Loire wine?
What does “sur lie” (on lees) mean for a Loire wine?
Wine culture
What are the most renowned dry white wines from the Loire Valley?
What are the most renowned dry white wines from the Loire Valley?
Appellations
What makes Muscadet wines unique?
What makes Muscadet wines unique?
Wine culture
How many appellations are there in the Loire Valley?
How many appellations are there in the Loire Valley?
Wine culture
What technique is used to produce a sweet Loire wine?
What technique is used to produce a sweet Loire wine?
Appellations
What types of wines are produced in Cheverny?
What types of wines are produced in Cheverny?
Wine in practice
What pairs well with Saumur Champigny wine?
What pairs well with Saumur Champigny wine?
Varietals
What grape varieties are used in Loire rosé wines?
What grape varieties are used in Loire rosé wines?