Corsica Online Flashcards & Quiz
What is the climate of Corsica?
Mediterranean, with oceanic and alpine influences.
What type of soil does Sciaccarello prefer?
Granite (as found in Ajaccio)
What is the name of Corsica’s island-wide IGP?
Ile de Beauté IGP
What is “Esca”?
A vine trunk disease caused by pruning cuts (or frost) which allow fungi to enter the vine and kill it.
Define “Flavescence dorée”
A phytoplasma disease caused by bacteria introduced to the vine’s phloem by leafhoppers.
What are the primary red and white grapes of Patrimonio AOC?
Nieulluccio and Vermentino
What is Corsica’s largest AOC by size and production volume?
Vin de Corse/Corse AOC
What style of wine is produced in the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?
Vin Doux Naturel
What group is credited with resuscitating Corsica’s vineyards in the early 1960s?
French colonists, expelled from Algeria
What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?
Monte Cinto
2,706 m
Sparkling wine is an important category of wines in Corsica.
True or False?
FALSE.
Sparkling wines are not authorized in Corsica.
Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?
The vineyards ring the coastline. The center of the island is a mountainous national park.
White grapes account for only 25% of Corsica’s area under vine. True or False?
TRUE
What is “Liebecciu”?
A humid, south-westerly wind that brings rain
Which famous French political figure was born in Corsica?
Napoléon Bonaparte
Which Vin de Corse/Corse AOC DGC produces a famous rosé?
Corse Calvi produces
a famous rosé called Gris de Calvi.
What is the most widely-planted red grape variety in Corsica?
Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)
Which island is located 11 km south of Corsica?
Sardinia
Which wine style dominates Corsica’s production: red, white or rosé?
Rosé, which is 70% of Corsica’s production
Geologically, most of Corsica is composed of which type of rock?
Granite, with the northeastern part
being schistose with some limestone.
Which red Italian grape variety was brought to Corsica in the 11th century?
Nielluccio
Sparkling wine production is not permitted in any AOC or IGP in Corsica. True or False?
True
Which of these is not a northerly wind that affects Corsica?
Mistral
Tramontane
Gregale
Libecciu
Libecciu
According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s vineyard area is used for AOC wine production?
51%
What is a pink-skinned grape variety that can be used in both the Vin de Corse and Ajaccio AOCs?
Barbaroux
Corsica has a Mediterranean climate, but with some other influences. What are those influences? Select all that apply.
Sub-Tropical
Oceanic
Continental
Alpine
Oceanic
Alpine
Libecciu
Westerly/southwesterly wind – brings rain
Northerly winds – reduce humidity
Mistral, Tramontane, Gregale
Southerly wind – hot and dry
Sirocco
According to 2020 figures, how much of Corsica’s production is Vin de France?
3%
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Calvi
2
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Sartene
2
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Muscat du Cap Corse
1
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Patrimonio
1
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Ajaccio
1
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Figari
2
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Porto-Vvecchio
2
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Vin de Corse
1
Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse
Coteaux du Cap Corse
2
In general, compared to mainland France, Corsica is…?
Hotter and drier
Chardonnay is an authorized grape in Île de Beauté IGP.
True or False?
True
The Sciaccarello grape variety is known by what name in Italy?
Mammolo
Which Corsican AOC requires its white wines to be made from 100% Vermentino?
Patrimonio
Where in Corsica would you find the vineyards for Muscat du Cap Corse and Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse?
Northern Corsica
Nielluccio is a clone of which grape variety?
Sangiovese
