Chapter 9: Intro to the Wines of France Flashcards

1
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Most widely planted white grape in France

A

Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)

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2
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Most widely planted red grape in France

A

Merlot

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3
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Three levels of the French wine “quality pyramid”

A
  1. AOC / AOP 2. Vin de Pays (IGP / PGI) 3. Vin (formerly “table wine”)
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4
Q

Region covered by the Pays d’Oc IGP

A

The western part of the French Mediterranean Coast, including Languedoc and Roussillon

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5
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Region covered by the Val de Loire IGP

A

The Loire Valley and Chablis

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Region covered by the Comtés Rhodaniens IGP

A

Northern Rhône Valley and Savoie

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Region covered by the Méditerranée IGP

A

Southeast France, including the Rhône Valley, Provence, and Corsica

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Region covered by the Comté Tolosan IGP

A

Southwest France

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9
Q

Region covered by the L’Atlantique IGP

A

Bordeaux, Dordogne, and Charentais

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10
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Region covered by the Terres du Midi IGP

A

(Certain blended wines in the) Languedoc and Roussillon

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