Corsica Pt 3 -Grapes, Viticulture and Winemaking Flashcards

1
Q

As of 2020, how much area was under vine in Corsica?

A

14,282 ac/5,780 ha.

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2
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What % of planted area in Corsica is Red: White?

A

Red - 75%;
White -25%

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3
Q

Which grape in Corsica is:
Most planted;
2nd most planted;
3rd most planted?

A

1.Nielluccio - 22%;
2. Sciacciarello - 19%;
3. Vermentino - 17%.
(Other reds make up a further 33%)

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4
Q

What is Vermentino used for in Corsica?

A

White AOC level wines and can be added to reds and roses.

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5
Q

Where is the use of a Gris grape permitted in Corsica?

A

Barbaroux can be used in red and roses in Ajaccio and Vin de Corse AOCs.

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6
Q

Which grape was brought to Corsica around 1000 years ago?

A

Nielluccio which was a clone of Sangiovese.

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7
Q

Which grape is known as Mammolo on the Italian mainland?

A

Sciacciarello. It has been cultivated there since the 1800’s.

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8
Q

What is the traditional training method for vines in Corsica?

A

Gobelet - however single Guyot and cordon are expanding to facilitate mechanisation and modern practices.

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9
Q

Is irrigation permitted in Corsica?

A

Generally no. Special permission can be sought under special conditions - except in Patrimonio.

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10
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What are the risks to the vines in the vineyards of Corsica?

A

Cicadas: Esca: Flavesence Doree.

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11
Q

What damage can cicadas do to a vine?

A

They can lay their eggs on the plant and young can eat the roots.

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12
Q

What is Esca?

A

Esca is a trunk disease of mature vines.

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13
Q

How is Esca caused?

A

It is thought to be due to pruning cuts (or frost) which enable fungi to enter the vine and kill it.

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14
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What are the signs of Esca?

A

Red stripes on leaves of red vines;
Golden stripes on leaves of white vines. The vine will die back or dry out altogether.

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15
Q

What is the treatment for Esca?

A

Vines must be grubbed up.

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16
Q

What is Flavescence Doree?

A

It is phytoplasmic disease causd by bacteria introduced to the vine phloem by the leafhoppper insect.

17
Q

What are the signs of Flavescence Doree?

A

Yellowing of leaves;
Young vines die;
Reduction in yield of older vines;
Shoots do not lignify into canes.

18
Q

What is the treatment for Esca?

A

Vines must be grubbed up.

19
Q

What is the makeup of wine production in Corsica?

A

70% Rose;
17% red;
13% whiite.

20
Q

How much of Corsica production is IGP?

A

2/3rds IGP;

21
Q

How does the AOC production differ from overall production numbers?

A

56% Rose;
28% red;
16% white

22
Q

What grape is used in the small % of VDN in Corsiac?

A

Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc.

23
Q

Is sparkling wine permitted in Corsica?

A

No