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CORSICA Flashcards

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What is the major soil type in Corsica?

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Granite-based with a high silica content

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What are the island-wide IGP and AOC designations?

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L’Ile de Beaute/Vin de Corse, respectively

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How many regional AOCs in Corsica?

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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).

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How many permitted varieties in Corsica and what are the three main varieties?

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> 30; three leading grape varieties are Nielluccio, Sciacarello and Vermentino.

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