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Corsica Online Flashcards & Quiz

1
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What is the climate of Corsica?

A

Mediterranean, with oceanic and alpine influences.

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2
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What type of soil does Sciaccarello prefer?

A

Granite (as found in Ajaccio)

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3
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What is the name of Corsica’s island-wide IGP?

A

Ile de Beauté IGP

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4
Q

What is “Esca”?

A

A vine trunk disease caused by pruning cuts (or frost) which allow fungi to enter the vine and kill it.

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5
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Define “Flavescence dorée”

A

A phytoplasma disease caused by bacteria introduced to the vine’s phloem by leafhoppers.

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6
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What are the primary red and white grapes of Patrimonio AOC?

A

Nieulluccio and Vermentino

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7
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What is Corsica’s largest AOC by size and production volume?

A

Vin de Corse/Corse AOC

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8
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What style of wine is produced in the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?

A

Vin Doux Naturel

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9
Q

What group is credited with resuscitating Corsica’s vineyards in the early 1960s?

A

French colonists, expelled from Algeria

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10
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What is the highest mountain peak on Corsica?

A

Monte Cinto

2,706 m

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11
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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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12
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Where are Corsica’s vineyards located?

A

The vineyards ring the coastline. The center of the island is a mountainous national park.

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13
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White grapes account for only 25% of Corsica’s area under vine. True or False?

A

TRUE

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14
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What is “Liebecciu”?

A

A humid, south-westerly wind that brings rain

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15
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Which famous French political figure was born in Corsica?

A

Napoléon Bonaparte

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16
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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.

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17
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What is the most widely-planted red grape variety in Corsica?

A

Nieulluccio (Sangiovese)

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18
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Which island is located 11 km south of Corsica?

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Sardinia

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19
Q

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

A

Rosé, which is 70% of Corsica’s production

20
Q

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

A

Granite, with the northeastern part

being schistose with some limestone.

21
Q

Which red Italian grape variety was brought to Corsica in the 11th century?

A

Nielluccio

22
Q

Sparkling wine production is not permitted in any AOC or IGP in Corsica. True or False?

A

True

23
Q

Which of these is not a northerly wind that affects Corsica?

Mistral

Tramontane

Gregale

Libecciu

A

Libecciu

24
Q

According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s vineyard area is used for AOC wine production?

A

51%

25
Q

What is a pink-skinned grape variety that can be used in both the Vin de Corse and Ajaccio AOCs?

A

Barbaroux

26
Q

Corsica has a Mediterranean climate, but with some other influences. What are those influences? Select all that apply.

Sub-Tropical
Oceanic
Continental
Alpine

A

Oceanic
Alpine

27
Q

Libecciu

A

Westerly/southwesterly wind – brings rain

28
Q

Northerly winds – reduce humidity

A

Mistral, Tramontane, Gregale

29
Q

Southerly wind – hot and dry

A

Sirocco

30
Q

According to 2020 figures, how much of Corsica’s production is Vin de France?

A

3%

31
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Calvi

A

2

32
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Sartene

A

2

33
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Muscat du Cap Corse

A

1

34
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Patrimonio

A

1

35
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Ajaccio

A

1

36
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Figari

A

2

37
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Porto-Vvecchio

A

2

38
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Vin de Corse

A

1

39
Q

Is the following
1. AOC in Corsica
2. DGC of Vin de Corse

Coteaux du Cap Corse

A

2

40
Q

In general, compared to mainland France, Corsica is…?

A

Hotter and drier

41
Q

Chardonnay is an authorized grape in Île de Beauté IGP.

True or False?

A

True

42
Q

The Sciaccarello grape variety is known by what name in Italy?

A

Mammolo

43
Q

Which Corsican AOC requires its white wines to be made from 100% Vermentino?

A

Patrimonio

44
Q

Where in Corsica would you find the vineyards for Muscat du Cap Corse and Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse?

A

Northern Corsica

45
Q

Nielluccio is a clone of which grape variety?

A

Sangiovese

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