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Corcica Flashcards

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Does Corsica produce more AOC or IGP wine?

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IGP. Just 30% is AOC.

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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in Corsica?

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Vermentino (Rolle)

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What is the climate of Corsica?

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Mediterranean, with oceanic and alpine influences

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What IGP is shared among the Rhône, Provence and Corsica?

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IGP Méditerranée

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Does Corsica produce more red or white wine?

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Red

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What is Corsica’s largest AOC by volume of production?

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Vin de Corse AOC / Corse AOC. It covers the entire island.

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What is the most widely-planted red grape variety in Corsica?

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Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)

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What is Corsica’s island-wide IGP?

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The IGP Ile de Beauté

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Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?

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The vineyards ring the coastline. The center of the island is a mountainous national park.

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Nieulluccio is a synonym for what Italian grape?

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Sangiovese

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Sangiovese is known as _________in Corsica

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Nieulluccio

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What is Corsica’s largest AOC by size?

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Vin de Corse AOC / Corse AOC accounts for around 45% of Corsica’s AOC production.

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13
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How many nations have ruled Corcica during the millennia?

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6

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14
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Who founded viticulture in Corsica?

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The Phocieians in 570 BC

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In the 11th Century who helped to regain control of the island of Corsica?

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The Pisa settlement. This was done in the name of the Pope and restored civility and helped regain viticulture.

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The first grapes to be planted on Corsica were?

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A clone of Sangiovese called Nieluccio this became known as Niellucciu (on Corsica the masculine O is pronounced U)

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From the 13th to the 18th Century who ruled Corcica?

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The Genoese government who introduced rules and restrictions for planting vineyards

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In 1768 who relinquished control to Corsica?

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The Genoise, however it was not theres to give away. The French took it by force.

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What did the Corcican government do in the 19th Century to help viticulture?

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They introduced the planting of the Sciacarello/ Sciacarellu grape (known as Mammello in Italy

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In the 1960s who resurrected the corsica winemaking tradition?

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The Algerian immigrants who settled in the area. They introduced high yielding grape varieties

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What was the first AOC introduced in Corsica in 1968?

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Patrimonio

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What did the French government do to the Corsican wine industry in the 1980s?

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Introduced rules to help purchase new wine equipment and to also reduce yields and vineyard acerage

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23
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As of 2008 Corsica has?

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9 AOCs and 2 IGPs. 30% AOC, 60% IGP, 10% Vins Sans IG.

24
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Where is Corsica?

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Located in the Mediterranean. 100 miles/ 160 kms sthwst of France, 7 miles or 11kms from Sardinia, 50 miles/ 80 kms from Italy

25
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Why does Corsica have so many italian winemaking traditions?

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Due to how close it is to Italy and the long tradition of Italian rule

26
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Is Corsica hotter than mainland France?

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Yes. Much hotter. It possesses both Oceanic and Alpine influences

27
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Where is the vineyards of Corsica located?

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In a ring around the island. There are no vineyards in the middle due to it being extremely hilly and it being a national park

28
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Cap Corse- Corsica?

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  • In the Nthern peninsula thesis is mainly schist. This suits Vermentino/ Rolle as the climate is cooler here
  • Low rainfall and strong, desiccating winds lead to the production of fortified and dessert wines
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Patrimonio- Corsica?

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  • Sth of the Cap Corse, limestone and clay soils are found here
  • Nielluccio (Sangiovese) has found a home. Full bodied, fruit forward wines. Tight core of minerality, herb scented aroma
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Ajaccio- Corsica?

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  • Wst coast, the soil contains a high proportion of granite

- The native red grape of Sciaccarello does really well here and produces richer and full bodied wines

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East Coast- Corsica?

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  • Marly sand with granite
  • Two large AOCs: Vin de Corse AOC between the cities of Solenzara and Bastia and the Vin Corse Porto Vecchio, near Porto Vecchio
  • Light bodied, fresh- fruit flavoured whites, reds and roses
32
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What 3rd of Corsica are white grapes?

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1/3 it is better known for its red grapes

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Vermentino- Corsica

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  • Thrives near the coast, most widely planted white grape in Corsica
  • Produces two styles: lively and aromatic and fat and round
34
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Ugni Blanc- Corsica

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  • An Italian grape Trebbiano with good acid

- Produces neutral whites

35
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Codivarta- Corsica

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Italian grape with good extract, moderate alcohol and moderate to low acid

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Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc- Corsica

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Responsible for vibrant and boldly aromatic, fortified dessert wines of the nrth peninsula of Cap Corse (Muscat du Cap Corse)

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Nielluccio- Corsica

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  • Most widely planted red grape in AOC

- Bright acid and occasionally astringency tannins

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Sciacarello- Corsica

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  • Italian grape (Mammalo)

- Lightly pigmented reds and roses, bright acid and generous alcohol

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Grenache- Corsica

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  • Spain or Sardinia (origin)

- Can play a major role in Vin de Corse, but less significant in Ajaccio and Patrimonio

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Syrah- Corsica

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  • Secondary blending grape
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Cinsault- Corsica

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  • Secondary blending grape
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Carignan- Corsica

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  • Native to Spain (Carinena/ Mazuelo)

- Secondary blending grape

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Mourvedre- Corsica

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  • Native to Spain (Mataro/ Monastrell)

- Secondary Blending Grape

44
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Barbarossa- Corsica

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  • Italian

- Secondary Grape

45
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IGP White Grapes- Corsica

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  • Chardonnay is a major grape for IGP wines

- Muscat a Petit Blanc Grains is crafted into white IGP wines as well

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IGP Red Grapes- Corsica

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  • Red Grapes represent 60% of the IGP plantings: Merlot, Cab Sauv, P/ Noir plus all grapes used for AOC production are incorporated into these bottlings
  • Merlot accounts for nearly 30% of all IGP plantings
47
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Vine Training- Corsica

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  • Traditionally Gobelet training (short untrelised training)

- But modern winemaking and mechanical harvesting have prompted a change to Guyot and Cordon de Royat training

48
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Irrigation- Corsica

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  • Largely prohibited

- It is only allowed under certain conditions in all AOC areas

49
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Threats to the Vine- Corsica

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  • It can be threatened by pests and sometimes Cicadas
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Vin de Corse AOC- Corsica

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  • The regional Vin de Corse AOC covers the entire island, but production is largely centred on the east coast of the island
  • 5 sub-appellations. Each is labeled with Vin de Corse or Corse preceding the specified zone of production:
  • Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse (North)
  • Corse Calvi (Nthwst)
  • Corse Sartene (Sthwst)
  • Corse Figari (Sthest)
  • Corse Porto Vecchio (Sthest)
  • This regional AOC and its sub-appellations account for around 45% of all AOC wines produced in Corsica
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Grapes of Vin de Corse AOC- Corsica

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  • red and Roses: min 50% Nellucciu, Sciacarellu and Grenache. 2ndary grapes: Cinsault, Mouvedre, Barbarossa and Syrah in any percentages. Carignan, although allowed, must be less than 20%
  • Whites are predominately Vermentino
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Ajaccio AOC- Corsica

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  • Surrounds the sthwst coastal town of Ajaccio
  • Mostly medium bodied red and rose with at least 60% Sciacarello, Nielluccio, Barbarossa and Vermentino are principal blending partners
  • White must be at least 80% Vermentino, the balance of the blend can be Ugni Blanc
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Patrimonico AOC- Corsica

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  • Located on the nth coast and was Corsicas first AOC (1968)
  • Reds: 90% Nielluccio, Roses: 75% Nielluccio. Blending partners: Sciacarello, Grenache and Vermentino
  • Whites must be 100% Vermentino
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Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

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  • This Vin Doux Naturel (Fortified sweet wine) is produced on the nth peninsula of the island
  • The wines are 100% Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc
  • Made by outage: alcohol must be between 15-18% and RS more than 9.5%
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IGP Ill de Beaute- Corsica

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Most of the production (60%). Island wide. Name means Island of Beauty

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IGP Mediterranee- Corsica

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  • A small amount is made

- Made up of Rhone, Provence and Corsica

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