Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

CMS - MS Theory > Corsica > Flashcards

Corsica Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards
1
Q

What are the 3 primary red grapes in Corsica?

A
  • grenache
  • nielluccio
  • sciacarello
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the primary soil types in Patrimonio AOP?

A
  • limestone
  • schist
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What style of wine is Muscat du Cap Corse?

A

vdn, 15-18% avb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the min must weight for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

A

252 g/L

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the principal white variety in Corsica?

A

vermentino

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the min RS for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

A

90 g/L

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the 5 subzones of Vin de Corse AOP?

A
  • Calvi
  • Figari
  • Porto Vecchio
  • Coteaux du Cap Corse
  • Sartene
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the only white grape permitted in Patrimonio AOP?

A

vermentino

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What enrichments are prohibited in Patrimonio AOP?

A
  • no must concentration or enrichment
  • no charcoal filtering
  • no oak chips
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What grapes are allowed in Ajaccio AOP blanc?

A
  • 80% vermentino
  • ugni blanc, biancu gentile, codivarta, genovese
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What percentage of sciaccarello is required in the red and rose wines of Ajaccio AOP?

A

min 40%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Malvoisie de Corse is an alias for what grape?

A

vermentino

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What accessory varieties are used in Corse AOP blanc?

A
  • ugni blanc
  • biancu gentile
  • codivarta
  • genovese
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Aleatico, Carcajolo nero, and morrastel are accessory varieties in which AOP?

A

Ajaccio

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the primary soil type in Ajaccio AOP?

A

granite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the name of the generic island wide AOP in Corsica?

A

Vin de Corse AOP

17
Q

What are the wines made on the Northern tip of the Island of Corsica called?

A

Coteaux du Cap Corse

18
Q

What are the primary white grape varieties of Vin de Corse AOP?

A

Vermentino and Ugni Blanc

19
Q

Name the 2 communal appellations of Corsica?

A
  • Ajaccio AOP
  • Patrimonio AOP
20
Q

What is the sirocco?

A

warm, humid, Mediterranean wind

CMS - MS Theory (70 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions