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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 Beaute IGT

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What is 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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5
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Define Flavescence Doree

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

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

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Vermentino and Nieulluccio

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

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Vin de Corse AOC / Corse AOC

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

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VDN made by muscat

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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 Argelia

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What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?

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Mont Cinto

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Sparkling wine is an important category of wines in Corsica. True or False?

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False. Sparkling is not authorized in Corsica

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Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?

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on the coastline

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White grapes account for only 25% of Corsica’s area under vine. True or False?

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True

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What is Liebecciu?

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humid, south-westerly WIND - brings rain

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Which famous French political figure was born in Corsica?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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16
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Which Vin de Corse/Corse AOC DCG produces a famous rose?

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Calvi - produces a famous rose called Gris de Calvi

17
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What is the most widely planted red grape variety in Corsica?

A

Nieulluccio

18
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Which island is located 11km south of Corsica?

A

Sardinia

19
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Which wine style dominates Corsica’s production: red, white or rose?

A

rose - 70% of production

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

A

Granite - with the northeastern part being schistose and limestone

21
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Which statement is false?
a. French Corsica lies closer to Italy than to France.
b. “Terroir wines” are an important trend in Corsica.
c. Corsica’s climate has both oceanic and alpine influences.
d. Climate change is not a major challenge facing Corsica.

A

b. “Terroir wines” are an important trend in Corsica

22
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Which is the principal grape used in Corsica’s Vin Doux Naturel?
a. Muscat Ottonel
b. Muscat d’Alexandrie
c. Muscat à Petit Grains Blanc
d. Muscat Canelli

A

c. Muscat à Petit Grains Blanc

23
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Which of the following pairings is incorrect?
a. Ajaccio rouge: Sciaccarello
b. Ajaccio blanc: Vermentino
c. Patrimonio rouge: Nielluccio
d. Patrimonio blanc: Ugni Blanc

A

d. Patrimonio blanc: Ugni Blanc

24
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Which of the following pairings is incorrect?
a. Cap Corse: schist
b. Patrimonio: limestone/clay
c. Ajaccio: granite
d. Vin de Corse (East Coast): gravel

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d. Vin de Corse (East Coast): gravel

25
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Niellluccio is also known as…
a. Nebbiolo
b. Montepulciano
c. Sangiovese
d. Grenache

A

c. Sangiovese

26
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Which of the following statements is false?
a. The vineyards of Corsica are located in a ring along the island’s coastline.
b. The climate of Corsica is hotter and drier than that of mainland France.
c. The biggest challenge to the vineyards of Corsica is lack of rainfall.
d. Most of Corsica’s vineyards experience little diurnal temperature variation.

A

c. The biggest challenge to the vineyards of Corsica is lack of rainfall.

27
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Which of the following is not a DGC of the Vin de Corse AOC?
a. Porto-Vecchio
b. Figari
c. Calvi
d. Monte Cinto

A

d. Monte Cinto

28
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Which statement is true?
a. Île de Beauté IGP covers the Rhône Valley, Provence and Corsica.
b. Muscat du Cap Corse AOC overlaps a portion of Patrimonio AOC.
c. Vin de Corse Figari DGC produces a famous rosé called Gris de Figari.
d. Vin de Corse Calvi DGC overlaps a portion of Ajaccio AOC.

A

b. Muscat du Cap Corse AOC overlaps a portion of Patrimonio AOC.

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