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Corsica Flashcards

1
Q

What is Corsicas most widely planted red grape for AOC wine?

A

Nielluccio (Sangiovese) - 35%

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2
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What is the italian synomyme for Nielluccio?

A

Sangiovese

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3
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What is the most planted white grape in Corsica for AOC wine (italian name used)?

A

Vermentino (Rolle)

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4
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What are the most planted white and red grapes for IGP wines in Corsica?

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White: Chardonnay
Red: Merlot

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5
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How many AOC’s are on Corsica?

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9

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6
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Under which IGP is most of Corsicas wine produced?

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IGP Île de Beauté

60% of productiin

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7
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Which IGP denonimation encompasses Rhône, Provence and Corsica?

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IGP Mediterranée

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8
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What was the first AOC on Corsica

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Patrimonio AOC

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9
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AOC for Vins Doux Naturel on Corsica and grape

A

Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

100% Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

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10
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Regional AOC on Corsica and wine styles

A

Vin de Corse AOC (Corse AOC)
Red, Rosé, White
Covers entire island, but mostly from east coast

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11
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Why are there no vineyards in center of island, all are located in ring close to the coast

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Center of island very mountainous and national park

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12
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Climate Corsica

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Mediterranean with oceanic and alpine influences

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13
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2 most widely planted red grapes on Corsica and italian synonyms

A

Nielluccio - Sangiovese

Sciaccarello - Mammolo

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14
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Most widely white grape planted on Corsica (AOC level)

A

Vermentino

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15
Q

Which corse sub-appellation produces a famous rosé?

A

Corse Calvi AOC

Gris de Calvi

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16
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Name for Ugni Blanc in Italy

17
Q

In which AOC in Corsica is Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc used

A

Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

18
Q

Name of Sangiovese on Corsica

A

Nielluccio

19
Q

Italian synonym for Sciaccarello grape

20
Q

Which italian red grape used on Corsica produces lightly pigmented reds and rosés with bright acidity and high alcohol

A

Sciaccarello

21
Q

Spanish names for Carignan

A

Cariñena, Mazuelo

22
Q

Major white grape on Corsica for IGP level

A

Chardonnay

23
Q

3 main red grapes used on Corsica for IGP level

A

Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

24
Q

How many regional sub appelations (similar to village) exist for Vin de Corse AOC

A

5

Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse
Corse Calvi
Corse Sartène
Corse Figari
Corse Porto Vecchio
25
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Synonyme for Vermentino

French Wine Scholar (14 decks)

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