Corsica Flashcards
What is the appellation for Muscat on the Island of Corsica?
Muscat du Cap Corse AOP
Name two communal appellations on the Island of Corsica?
Ajaccio AOP
Patrimonio AOP
What are the subzones of Vin de Corse AOP?
Calvi
Figari
Porto-Vecchio
Coteaux du Cap Corse
Sartène
What style of wine is produced under Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?
Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
What is Sangiovese known as on the Island of Corsica?
Nielluccio
What is Vermentino known as on the Island of Corsica?
Malvoisie de Corse
What styles of wines is produced under Patrimonio AOP?
Dry, Still
White: min. 100% Vermentino
Rosé: min. 75% Nielluccio
Rouge: min. 90% Nielluccio
What is the Principle red grape of Ajaccio AOP?
Sciaccarello (Mammolo)
What syles of wine are produced under Ajaccio AOP?
Dry, Still
White: min. 80% Vermentino
Rosé/Rouge: min. 40% Sciaccarello
What are the soils of Corsica?
Schists in the north.
Limestone in the south.
What is Grenache known as on the Island of Corsica?
Elegante
What is the eastern most French winemaking region?
Corsica
What was Corsica’s first AOC?
Patrimonio AOP
What is the soil of Cap Corse?
Schist
What are the soils of Patrimonio AOP?
Limestone & Clay