Certified Sommelier Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a white varietal from the Southern Rhone?

  1. Syrah

  2. Clairette

  3. Grenache Blanc

  4. Bourbolenc

The correct answer is: Syrah

Syrah is primarily known as a red wine varietal and is not a white varietal from the Southern Rhône region. The Southern Rhône is renowned for its diverse blend of grape varieties, but the white varietals prominent in this region include Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc. These white grapes are used to produce some of the notable white wines of the area. Clairette is often noted for its floral and fruity characteristics, while Grenache Blanc contributes body and richness. Bourboulenc is appreciated for its aromatic profile and acidity, adding to the complexity of white blends from the Southern Rhône. Thus, identifying Syrah as not belonging to the white varietals is correct, since it is fundamentally a red grape.

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