Chapter 9: Intro to the Wines of France Flashcards
Most widely planted white grape in France
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)
Most widely planted red grape in France
Merlot
Three levels of the French wine “quality pyramid”
- AOC / AOP 2. Vin de Pays (IGP / PGI) 3. Vin (formerly “table wine”)
Region covered by the Pays d’Oc IGP
The western part of the French Mediterranean Coast, including Languedoc and Roussillon
Region covered by the Val de Loire IGP
The Loire Valley and Chablis
Region covered by the Comtés Rhodaniens IGP
Northern Rhône Valley and Savoie
Region covered by the Méditerranée IGP
Southeast France, including the Rhône Valley, Provence, and Corsica
Region covered by the Comté Tolosan IGP
Southwest France
Region covered by the L’Atlantique IGP
Bordeaux, Dordogne, and Charentais
Region covered by the Terres du Midi IGP
(Certain blended wines in the) Languedoc and Roussillon