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Corse Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Which red Italian grape variety was brought to Corsica in the 11th century?

A

Nielluccio

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2
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Sparkling wine production is not permitted in any AOC or IGP in Corsica. True or False?

A

True

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3
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What is not a northerly wind that affects Corsica?

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Libecciu

The libeccio is the westerly or south-westerly wind which predominates in northern Corsica all year round; it frequently raises high seas and may give violent westerly squalls. In summer it is most persistent, but in winter it alternates with the Tramontane

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4
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Corsica has a Mediterranean climate, but with some other influences.

A

Alpine
Oceanic

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4
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Libecciu

A

Westerly/southwesterly wind – brings rain

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4
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According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s vineyard area is used for AOC wine production?

A

51%

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5
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Which of these is a pink-skinned grape variety that can be used in both the Vin de Corse and Ajaccio AOCs?

A

Barbaroux

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6
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Sirocco

A

Southerly wind – hot and dry

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7
Q

Mistral, Tramontane, Gregale winds from where and what do they do?

A

Northerly winds – reduce humidity

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8
Q

According to 2020 figures, how much of Corsica’s production is Vin de France?

A

3%

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9
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Ajaccio

A

AOC in Corsica

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10
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Vin de Corse

A

AOC in Corsica

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11
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Muscat du Cap Corse

A

AOC in Corsica

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12
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Patrimonio

A

AOC in Corsica

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13
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Sartène

A

DCG of Vin de Corse

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14
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Coteaux du Cap Corse

A

DCG of Vin de Corse

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15
Q

Figari

A

DCG of Vin de Corse

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16
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Calvi

A

DCG of Vin de Corse

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17
Q

Porto-Vecchio

A

DCG of Vin de Corse

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18
Q

In general, compared to mainland France, Corsica is…?

A

Hotter and drier

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18
Q

Chardonnay is an authorized grape in Île de Beauté IGP.

True or False?

A

True

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19
Q

The Sciaccarello grape variety is known by what name in Italy?

A

Mammolo

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20
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Which Corsican AOC requires its white wines to be made from 100% Vermentino?

A

Patrimonio AOC

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20
Q

Where in Corsica would you find the vineyards for Muscat du Cap Corse and Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse?

A

Northern Corsica

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21
Q

Nielluccio is a clone of which grape variety?

A

Sangiovese

22
Q

What is the climate of Corsica?

A

Mediterranean, with oceanic and alpine influences

23
Q

What type of soil does Sciaccarello prefer?

A

Granite (as found in Ajaccio)

23
Q

What is “Esca”?

A

A vine trunk disease caused by pruning cuts (or frost) which allow fungi to enter the vine and kill it.

23
Q

What is the name of Corsica’s island-wide IGP?

A

Ile de Beauté IGP

24
Q

Define “Flavescence dorée”

A

A phytoplasma disease caused by bacteria introduced to the vine’s phloem by leafhoppers.

25
Q

What are the primary red and white grapes of Patrimonio AOC?

A

Nieulluccio and Vermentino

26
Q

What is Corsica’s largest AOC by size and production volume?

A

Vin de Corse/Corse AOC

27
Q

What style of wine is produced in the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?

A

Vin Doux Naturel

28
Q

Sparkling wine is an important category of wines in Corsica.

True or False?

A

FALSE.

Sparkling wines are not authorized in Corsica.

28
Q

What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?

A

Monte Cinto

(8,877 ft/2,706 m)

29
Q

What group is credited with resuscitating Corsica’s vineyards in the early 1960s?

A

French colonists, expelled from Algeria

30
Q

Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?

A

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

31
Q

White grapes account for only 25% of Corsica’s area under vine. True or False?

32
Q

What is “Liebecciu”?

A

A humid, south-westerly wind that brings rain

33
Q

Which island is located 7 mi/11 km south of Corsica?

33
Q

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

A

Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)

34
Q

Which famous French political figure was born in Corsica?

A

Napoléon Bonaparte

35
Q

Which Vin de Corse/Corse AOC DGC produces a famous rosé?

A

Corse Calvi produces a famous rosé called Gris de Calvi.

35
Q

Which wine style dominates Corsica’s production: red, white or rosé?

A

Rosé, which is 70% of Corsica’s production

36
Q

Geologically, most of Corsica is composed of which type of rock?

A

Granite, with the northeastern part
being schistose with some limestone.

37
Q

The southern part of Corsica is composed of which rock?


38
Q

Who 1st arrived in Corsica?

A

Phocaens 570 BCE

39
Q

What Italian city state controlled Corsica?

A

Pisa then Genoese

40
Q

When did Corsica become French?

41
Q

Which of these is Corsica’s most important agricultural activity?

A

Viticulture

42
Q

Which Italian state ruled Corsica from the 13th through to the 18th century?

43
Q

Top 3 grapes

A

Nielluccio - 22%
Sciaccarello - 19%
Vermentino - 17%

44
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape for AOC production?

A

Vermentino

45
Q

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

A

Nielluccio

46
Q

Which of these are the two most serious vine threats in Corsica?

A

Esca
Cicadas

47
Q

Which style of wine accounts for 70% of Corsica’s production?

48
Q

What AOC dominates?

A

Vin de Corse AOC -regional - produces 80% of Corse’s AOC

49
Q

White Vin de Corse AOC wines must contain at least 75% of which grape variety?


A

Vermentino

50
Q

Corsica has an island-wide IGP that is unique to the island. What is its name?


A

Île de Beauté

51
Q

According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s wine was sold as Île de Beauté IGP?

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