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Rhone Satellite appellations
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Cotes du Vivarais AC, Coteaux du Tricastin AC in the north Cotes du Ventoux AC, Cotes du Luberon AC, Costieres de Nimes in the south
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5 of them
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Rhone valley climate & weather
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North: southern continental
South: Mediterranean weather: the Mistral winds..inhibits diseases by improving air circulation and can reduce the size of grapes resulting in concentrated flavors! |
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Key wines in the northern Rhone
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Cote-Rotie, Condrieu, Saint joseph,Coronas,Hermitage, Croze Herm.
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6
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Key wines in southern Rhone
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CDR, CDR Villages, Vacqueyras,Gigondas, Chneuf du Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Rhone Sats-Costieres de Nimes
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7 plus one sat
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Vini of Rhone
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carbonic maceration for lighter styles
Fuller styles: traditional ferm and oak maturation |
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viti of Rhone
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In the north, steep, sloped vineyards with vines staked to aid in wind protection.
In the south, flatter vineyards. Windbreaks used to aid in wind protection |
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Grape varieties of Rhone
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in the north: Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
In the south: Grenache, syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Clairette |
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