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Corsica Flashcards

1
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When did Corsica become part of France

A

18th century

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2
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Which region is the oldest wine region in France?

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Provence

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3
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Who was the first settlement of Corsica

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Phocacan, but Corsica was not part of France at the time

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4
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Who captured Corsica in the 11th century

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The Italian city-state of Pisa

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5
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What is one of the first “import” grape to Corsica?

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A clone of Sangiovese later named Nielluccio

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6
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Who established strict laws governing harvest and winemaking practice and held the monopoly on all Corsican wine exports?

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The Genoese (13th to 18th century)

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7
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When did Genoe reliquiish control of Corsica?

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1768, as part of the Treaty of Versailles

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8
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Under which Emperor, Corsica was granted free trade and waived fee for tax and duties

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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9
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Which grape was widespread planting to promote the Corsica wine industry?

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Sciaccarello/Sciacarellu (also known as Mammolo)

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10
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Who resuscitated the vineyards in Corsica in 1960?

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French colonist expelled from Algeria

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11
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When was the first AOC established on Corsica?

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Patrimonio 1968

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12
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How many AOCs and IGP in Corsica?

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9 AOCs, 2 IGPs

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13
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Is there any vineyard inland in Corsica?

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No, extremely mountainous

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14
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True or False: Many of the region’s winemaking traditions and grapes are of Italian origin due to its close proximity to Italy.

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True

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15
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What is the climate of Corsica?

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Mediterranean

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16
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What is Corsica’s highest peak?

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Monte Cinto

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17
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What are the main wine regions in Corsica?

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1) Cap Corse, schist, northern peninsula 2) Patrimonio region, southwest of the Cap Corse, limestone and clay soil 3) Ajaccio region, west coast, granite. Sciaccarello 4) east coast has two large AOCs

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18
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Is Corsica better known for red or white?

A

Red (2/3)

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19
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What are the main white grapes?

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Vermentino, Ugni Blanc, Codivarta, Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc

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20
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What are the main red grapes?

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Nielluccio, Sciaccarello, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvedre, Barbarossa

21
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What is the main IGP white grape in Corsica?

A

Chardonnay

22
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What is the traditional prune method?

A

Goblet

23
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What is the name of the regional AOC in Corsica?

A

Vin De Corse AOC

24
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What is the maximum yield for Vin De Corse AOC?

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3 tons/acre

25
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What is the rule for red/rose wine for Vin De Corse AC?

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at least 50% Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and Grenache Second grape varieties are Cinsault, Mourvedre, Barbarossa and Syrah at any percentages. Carignan must be less than 20% , white Vermentino can be added up to 20%

26
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What is the rule for white wine for Vin De Corse AOC?

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Must be at least 70% Vermentino and up to 25% Ugni Blanc

27
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How much is the wine production in Vin De Corse AOC accounted for all AOC wines in Corsica?

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45%

28
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What are the 5 sub-appellations under Vin De Corse AOC in Corsica?

A

Coteaux de Cap Corse, Calvi, Sartene, Porto Vecchio, Figari

29
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What is the red wine rule for all sub-appellations under Vin De Corse AOC?

A

The same as the regional.at least 50% Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and Grenache Second grape varieties are Cinsault, Mourvedre, Barbarossa and Syrah at any percentages. Carignan must be less than 20% , white Vermentino can be added up to 20%

30
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What is the white wine rule for all sub-appellations under Vin de Corse AOC?

A

75% Vermentino plus Codivarta as well as Ugni Blanc

31
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What is the yield restriction for all sub-appellations under Vin de Corse AOC?

A

2.7 tons /acre

32
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Which sub AOC produces the famous Gris de Calvi?

A

Calvi (northwest)

33
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What is the yield restriction of Ajaccio AOC?

A

2.7 tons/acre

34
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What is the composition of red/rose wine for Ajaccio AOC?

A

60% Sciaccarello. Nielluccio, Barbarosssa and Vwementino are principal belending partners. Carignan must not be more than 15%.

35
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What is the composition of white wine from Ajaccio AOC?

A

at least 80% of Vermentino

36
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What is the first AOC for Corsica

A

Patrimonio AOC - 1968

37
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What is the yield limitation for Patrimonio AOC?

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3 tons/acre

38
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What is the composition for red wine from Patrimonio AOC

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90% nielluccio and can be completed by Sciacccarello, Grenache and Vermentino

39
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What is the composition of rose wine from Patrimonio AOC?

A

75% Nielluccio, can be completed by Sciacccarello, Grenache and Vermentino

40
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What is the composition of white wine from Patrimonio AOC?

A

100% Vermentino

41
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What is the policy for Muscat Du Cap Corse AOC?

A

100% Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc - fortified sweet wine. Yield must be less than 1.8 tons/acre. Alchohol must be between 15-18 percent and RS more than 9%.

42
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What is the main IGP on Corsica?

A

IGP Ile de Beaute (Island of Beauty). 60%

43
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Sangiovese is known as _________in Corsica

A

Nielluccio

44
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Does Corsica produce more AOC or IGP wine?

A

IGP only 30 aoc

45
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What IGP is shared with Rhone, Provence and Corsica wineyards?

A

IGP Mediterraniee

46
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What soil is good for Vermentino (Rolle)

A

schist

47
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What soil is good for Nielluccio (Sangiovese)?

A

limestone and clay

48
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What soil is good for Sciaccarello?

A

Ajaccio region, granite

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