Loire Quiz - Sommelier Level 1 Test
What is the primary grape variety used in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé wines?
A) Chardonnay
B) Sauvignon Blanc
C) Chenin Blanc
D) Pinot Noir
Which sub-region of the Loire Valley is renowned for its Cabernet Franc-based red wines?
A) Anjou
B) Vouvray
C) Chinon
D) Muscadet
Which grape variety are Muscadet wines from the Loire Valley typically made from?
A) Sauvignon Blanc
B) Melon de Bourgogne
C) Cabernet Franc
D) Chenin Blanc
What type of soil is known for contributing a flinty, smoky character to some Loire Valley wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc?
A) Limestone
B) Clay
C) Loam
D) Flint (Silex)
In which Loire Valley sub-region would you find the vineyards of Vouvray, known for its Chenin Blanc wines?
A) Sancerre
B) Bourgueil
C) Anjou
D) Touraine
Which Loire Valley appellation is celebrated for its sparkling wines, often made using the traditional method?
A) Muscadet
B) Sancerre
C) Crémant de Loire
D) Pouilly-Fumé
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of Coteaux du Layon, a sweet wine from the Loire Valley?
A) Cabernet Franc
B) Chenin Blanc
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Grolleau
Which Loire Valley region is famous for its Cabernet Franc-based red wines with flavors of red fruits and green bell pepper?
A) Sancerre
B) Vouvray
C) Chinon and Bourgueil
D) Muscadet
Which Loire Valley sub-region is renowned for its crisp, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc wines with minerality and citrus notes?
A) Chinon
B) Muscadet
C) Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé
D) Anjou
What type of climate does the Lower Loire (Pays Nantais) region of the Loire Valley experience?
A) Continental
B) Mediterranean
C) Maritime
D) Alpine
In the Loire Valley, which grape variety is known for its versatility, producing both dry and sweet wines and sparkling options?
A) Chardonnay
B) Cabernet Sauvignon
C) Chenin Blanc
D) Merlot
Which Loire Valley sub-region is celebrated for its ability to produce off-dry to sweet wines made from Chenin Blanc, often with flavors of honey and ripe fruits?
A) Sancerre
B) Vouvray
C) Chinon
D) Muscadet
What is the primary red grape variety in producing Muscadet wines in the Loire Valley?
A) Cabernet Franc
B) Gamay
C) Pinot Noir
D) There is no red grape in Muscadet; it's made from Melon de Bourgogne
The Loire Valley is often called the "Garden of France" due to its lush vineyards and fertile land. Which river flows through the region?
A) Rhine
B) Danube
C) Loire
D) Seine
Which Loire Valley sub-region is famous for its smoky and flinty Sauvignon Blanc wines, often described as having a gunflint character?
A) Anjou
B) Vouvray
C) Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé*
D) Bourgueil
The term "Fumé" in Pouilly-Fumé refers to the characteristics of the wine.
A) Smoky aroma from the oak aging
B) Floral notes
C) Flavors of raspberry and plum
D) Smoky, flinty quality in the wine*
Which Loire Valley appellation is known for producing high-quality sparkling wines using the traditional method, often called "Méthode Champenoise"?
A) Muscadet
B) Sancerre
C) Crémant de Loire*
D) Vouvray
What is the primary grape variety in producing sparkling Vouvray wines in the Loire Valley?
A) Sauvignon Blanc
B) Chenin Blanc*
C) Cabernet Franc
D) Chardonnay
In which sub-region of the Loire Valley would you find the famous red wine appellation of Saumur-Champigny, known for its Cabernet Franc wines?
A) Sancerre
B) Chinon
C) Saumur-Champigny
D) Anjou
Which Loire Valley sub-region experiences a continental climate with colder winters and warmer summers, ideal for producing Sauvignon Blanc?
A) Pays Nantais
B) Upper Loire*
C) Middle Loire
D) Lower Loire
