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Corsica Flashcards

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What is the climate of Corsica?

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Mediterranean, with oceanic and alpine influences

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What type of soil does Sciaccarello prefer?

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Granite (as found in Ajaccio)

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

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Ile de Beauté IGP

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4
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Define “Esca”

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

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Define “Flavescence dorée”

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

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

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Nieulluccio and Vermentino

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

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Vin de Corse/Corse AOC

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8
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What style of wine is produced in the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?

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Vin Doux Naturel

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9
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What group is credited with resuscitating Corsica’s vineyards in the early 1960s?

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French colonists, expelled from Algeria

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What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?

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Monte Cinto (3,280 ft/1000m)

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T or F: Sparkling wine is an important category of wines in Corsica

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FALSE. Sparkling wines are not authorized in Corsica.

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Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?

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

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T or F: White grapes account for only 25% of Corsica’s area under vine.

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True

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Define “Liebecciu”

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A humid, south-westerly wind that brings rain

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What famous French political figure was born in Corsica?

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Napoléon Bonaparte

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16
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Which Vin de Corse/Corse AOC DGC produces a famous rosé?

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Corse Calvi produces a famous rosé called Gris de Calvi

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

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Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)

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18
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What island is located 7 mi/11 km south of Corsica?

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Sardinia

19
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What wine style dominates Corsica’s production: red, white or rosé?

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Rosé (70%)

20
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Geologically, most of Corsica is composed of what type of rock?

A

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

21
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Which red Italian grape variety was brought to Corsica in the 11th century?

A

Nielluccio

22
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Which is not a northerly wind that affects Corsica?

A

Libecciu (Mistral, Tramontane, and Gregale all do)

23
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According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s vineyard area is used for AOC wine production?

A

51%

24
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Which is a pink-skinned grape variety that can be used in both the Vin de Corse and Ajaccio AOCs?

A

Barbaroux

25
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What is the direction and effect of the Libecciu wind?

A

Westerly/southwesterly wind – brings rain

26
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What is the direction and effect of the Mistral, Tramontane, and Gregale winds?

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Northerly winds – reduce humidity

27
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What is the direction and effect of the Sirocco wind?

A

Southerly wind – hot and dry

28
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According to 2020 figures, how much of Corsica’s production is Vin de France?

A

3%

29
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Is Porto-Vecchio an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

DGC

30
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Is Vin de Corse an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

AOC

31
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Is Muscat du Cap Corse an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

AOC

32
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Is Patrimonio an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

AOC

33
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Is Figari an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

DGC

34
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Is Coteaux du Cap Corse an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

DGC

35
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Is Sartene an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

DGC

36
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Is Ajaccio an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

AOC

37
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Is Calvi an AOC or a DGC of Vin de Corse?

A

DGC

38
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In general, compared to mainland France, Corsica is…?

A

Hotter and drier

39
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Chardonnay is an authorized grape in Île de Beauté IGP.

True or False?

A

True

40
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The Sciaccarello grape variety is known by what name in Italy?

A

Mammolo

41
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Which Corsican AOC requires its white wines to be made from 100% Vermentino?

A

Patrimonio

42
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Where in Corsica would you find the vineyards for Muscat du Cap Corse and Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse?

A

Northern Corsica

43
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Nielluccio is a clone of which grape variety?

A

Sangiovese

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