CORSICA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the major soil type in Corsica?
A
Granite-based with a high silica content
2
Q
What are the island-wide IGP and AOC designations?
A
L’Ile de Beaute/Vin de Corse, respectively
3
Q
How many regional AOCs in Corsica?
A
Seven:
Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Sartene, Calvi, Sartene, Patrimonio and Coteaux du Cap Corse (Cap Corse vineyards also make sweet, white vin doux naturel under the title Muscat du Cap Corse).
4
Q
How many permitted varieties in Corsica and what are the three main varieties?
A
> 30; three leading grape varieties are Nielluccio, Sciacarello and Vermentino.
