Corsica

Question 1

When did Corsica become part of France

Answer 1

18th century

Question 2

Which region is the oldest wine region in France?

Answer 2

Provence

Question 3

Who was the first settlement of Corsica

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Who captured Corsica in the 11th century

Answer 4

The Italian city-state of Pisa

Question 5

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

Answer 5

A clone of Sangiovese later named Nielluccio

Question 6

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

Answer 6

The Genoese (13th to 18th century)

Question 7

When did Genoe reliquiish control of Corsica?

Answer 7

1768, as part of the Treaty of Versailles

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Sciaccarello/Sciacarellu (also known as Mammolo)

Question 10

Who resuscitated the vineyards in Corsica in 1960?

Answer 10

French colonist expelled from Algeria

Question 11

When was the first AOC established on Corsica?

Answer 11

Patrimonio 1968

Question 12

How many AOCs and IGP in Corsica?

Answer 12

9 AOCs, 2 IGPs

Question 13

Is there any vineyard inland in Corsica?

Answer 13

No, extremely mountainous

Question 14

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

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the climate of Corsica?

Answer 15

Mediterranean

Question 16

What is Corsica’s highest peak?

Answer 16

Monte Cinto

Question 17

What are the main wine regions in Corsica?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Is Corsica better known for red or white?

Answer 18

Red (2/3)

Question 19

What are the main white grapes?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What are the main red grapes?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What is the main IGP white grape in Corsica?

Answer 21

Chardonnay

Question 22

What is the traditional prune method?

Answer 22

Goblet

Question 23

What is the name of the regional AOC in Corsica?

Answer 23

Vin De Corse AOC

Question 24

What is the maximum yield for Vin De Corse AOC?

Answer 24

3 tons/acre

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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%

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

45%

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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%

Question 30

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

Answer 30

75% Vermentino plus Codivarta as well as Ugni Blanc

Question 31

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

Answer 31

2.7 tons /acre

Question 32

Which sub AOC produces the famous Gris de Calvi?

Answer 32

Calvi (northwest)

Question 33

What is the yield restriction of Ajaccio AOC?

Answer 33

2.7 tons/acre

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What is the composition of white wine from Ajaccio AOC?

Answer 35

at least 80% of Vermentino

Question 36

What is the first AOC for Corsica

Answer 36

Patrimonio AOC - 1968

Question 37

What is the yield limitation for Patrimonio AOC?

Answer 37

3 tons/acre

Question 38

What is the composition for red wine from Patrimonio AOC

Answer 38

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

Question 39

What is the composition of rose wine from Patrimonio AOC?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What is the composition of white wine from Patrimonio AOC?

Answer 40

100% Vermentino

Question 41

What is the policy for Muscat Du Cap Corse AOC?

Answer 41

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%.

Question 42

What is the main IGP on Corsica?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Sangiovese is known as _________in Corsica

Answer 43

Nielluccio

Question 44

Does Corsica produce more AOC or IGP wine?

Answer 44

IGP only 30 aoc

Question 45

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

Answer 45

IGP Mediterraniee

Question 46

What soil is good for Vermentino (Rolle)

Answer 46

schist

Question 47

What soil is good for Nielluccio (Sangiovese)?

Answer 47

limestone and clay

Question 48

What soil is good for Sciaccarello?

Answer 48

Ajaccio region, granite