Rhône Valley sommelier quiz

Rhône Valley sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. Syrah in the North, Grenache in the South — master the Rhône Valley. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: What is the only permitted red grape in the Northern Rhône? A) Grenache B) Mourvèdre C) Syrah D) Carignan

Answer: C) Syrah. Syrah is the only permitted red grape in the Northern Rhône, producing full-bodied wines with black fruit and pepper.

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