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Corsica Flashcards

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What is the climate of Corsica?

A

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?

A

Ile de Beauté IGP

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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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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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What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?

A

Monte Cinto

(8,877 ft/2,706 m)

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Sparkling wine is an important category of wines in Corsica.

True or False?

A

FALSE.

Sparkling wines are not authorized in Corsica.

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

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Vin Doux Naturel

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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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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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What is “Liebecciu”?

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A humid, south-westerly wind that brings rain

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Which famous French political figure was born in Corsica?

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Napoléon Bonaparte

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

A

Corse Calvi produces

a famous rosé called Gris de Calvi.

13
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What is the most widely-planted red grape variety in Corsica?

A

Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)

14
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Which island is located 7 mi/11 km south of Corsica?

A

Sardinia

15
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Which wine style dominates Corsica’s production: red, white or rosé?

A

Rosé, which is 70% of Corsica’s production

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

A

Granite, with the northeastern part

being schistose with some limestone.

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