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Sommelier-Level Wine Regions

Major wine-producing regions and their signature grapes and styles, going deeper than the Wine Basics deck.

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What is the primary red grape in Bordeaux's Left Bank?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the primary red grape in Bordeaux's Right Bank?
Merlot
What red grape is the sole focus of Burgundy's greatest Pinot Noir wines?
Pinot Noir
What white grape dominates Burgundy's production?
Chardonnay
Champagne's terroir is defined by what geological feature?
Chalk soil, or chalky limestone
What is the signature white grape of the Loire Valley?
Sauvignon Blanc
What red grape is central to Loire Valley's dry reds?
Cabernet Franc
What red grape defines the Northern Rhone Valley?
Syrah
What is the primary red grape of the Southern Rhone Valley?
Grenache
Alsace is known for its dry, aromatic version of what grape?
Riesling
What is Alsace's most spiced and floral white grape?
Gewurztraminer
What red grape is the backbone of Chianti?
Sangiovese
What red grape defines Barolo and is native to Piedmont?
Nebbiolo
Amarone della Valpolicella is made using what production method?
Partial drying of grapes before fermentation, called appassimento
What is the primary grape of Prosecco?
Glera

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