Corsica Flashcards
Explain the location of Corsica
100 miles Southeast of France
7 miles north of Sardinia
50 miles west of Italy
When did France take over Corsica
1768
What is the corsican synonym for Mammolo?
Sciacarello/Sciacarellu
When did Phylloxera arrive?
1887
When was the first AOC established and what was it?
Patrimonio 1968
What is the geology like of Corsica?
It is the most mountainous island in the meditteranean
Name Corsica’s highest peak
Monte Cinto 9000 ft
What are the 4 AOC white grapes?
Vermentino
Ugni Blanc
Codivarta
Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc
What are the 8 AOC red grapes
Nielluccio Sciaccarello Grenache Syrah Cinsault Carignan Mouvedre Barbarossa
What vine training methods are used?
Traditionally: Goblet
Modern: Single Guyot and Cordon de Royat
Going clockwise what are the major wine making regions of Corsica?
Cap Corse Muscat du Cap Corse Porto Vecchio PIgari Sartene Ajaccio Calvi Patrimonio
What are the 5 sub-appellations of Vin de Corse AOC?
Vins de Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse Calvi Sartene and Figari Porto Vecchio
Where is Ajaccio AOC located?
It surrounds the southwest coastal town of Ajaccio
What are the blending requirements for Ajaccio?
at least 60% Sciacarello, Nielluccio, Barbarossa, and Vermentino with a minimum of at least 40% Sciacarello. no more than 15% carignan
Whites must be at least 80% Vermentino with the balance Ugni Blanc
Where is Patrimonio?
North Coast
