Chapter Nine: Southwest France, Provence, Corsica Flashcards
What is the location of Corsica?
An island in the Mediterranean Sea, about 110 miles/170km from the coast of Provence
What is the red grape grown on Corsica, identical to or closely related to Sangiovese?
Nielluccio
What are the Vermentino grape’s names used on Corsica?
Rolle
Malvoisie de Corse
What is the appellation used for the wines that are considered the highest quality produced in Corsica?
Coteaux du Cap Corse AOC (a subregion of the Vin de Corse AOC)
What is the vin doux naturel produced on Corsica?
Muscat du Cap Corse AOC
What is the IGP (Vin de Pays) title used for the wines of Corsica?
L’Ile de Beaute IGP
What is Fer Servadou?
A red grape variety grown in Southwest France
What is Arrufiac?
A white grape variety grown in Southwest France
What is the main grape variety of Cahors AOC?
Malbec
What is the main grape variety of Madiran AOC?
Tannat
What is the leading style of wine produced in Provence?
Dry rose (88% of all production)
What are the three leading appellations for Provencal rose?
Cotes de Provence AOC
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC
Coteaux Varois de Provence AOC
What are the five sub-zones of the Cotes de Provence AOC?
Sainte-Victoire
Frejus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Notre-Dame des Anges
What are the 5 leading grape varieties for Provencal rose?
Grenache
Cinsault
Syrah
Mourvedre
Tibouren
What are the 5 red grape varieties of Bandol AOC?
Mourvedre (leading)
Grenache
Cinsault
Syrah
Carignan
