Corsica Pt 4 - AOCs and IGPs Flashcards
How many AOCs in Corsica?
Three dry AOCs and one sweet AOC
What was the first AOC of Corsica?
Patriminio AOC.
What are the three dry wine AOCs?
Vin de Corse/Corse AOC;
Ajaccio AOC’
Patriminio AOC.
Which is the sweet wine AOC of Corsica?
Muscat de Cap Corse AOC.
Which AOC in Corsica is regional?
Vin de Corse/Corse AOC.
What area does Corse/Vin de Corse cover?
The whole island of Corsica.
Where is Corse/Vin de Corse AOC’s largest production zone?
Along the eastern seafront.
How much of the total AOC wine of Corsica does Vin de Corse/Corse produce?
Just over 80%.
When was Vin de Corse/Corse AOC awarded? Styles? Primary Grapes?
Awarded in 1972 for dry white, rose and red.
White (P) Vermentino;
Red: (P) Grenache, Nielluccio, Sciacciarello.
What are the blend rules in RED, ROSE Vin de Corse AOC?
Must have a composition of at least 50% Nielluccio, Sciacciarello and/or Grenache. Secondary can be added.
What are the blend rules in White Vin de Corse AOC?
Must be at least 75% Vermentino.
How many DGCs in Vin de Corse AOC?
Five. They are labelled with the DGC name preceded by Corse/Vin de Corse AOC.
Name the DGCs of Corse AOC?
Coteaux du Cap Corse;
Calvi;
Sartene;
Porto-Vecchio;
Figari.
What are the blend rules in the DGCs of Corse AOC? Yields?
Same as the AOC. Yields are generally lower than the AOC.
In which DGC of Corse is Morastell disallowed?
Coteaux du Cap Corse DGC.
Which DGC of Corse AOC produces a famous rose wine?
Calvi produces Gris de Calvi.
Where is Patriminio AOC located?
South and SW of Cap Corse.
When was Patriminio AOC awarded? Styles? Primary Grapes?
Awarded 1968 for dry white red and rose.
White (P) Vermentino;
REd:(P) Nielluccio (S) Grenache and Sciacciarello
What is the blend rule in white Patriminio wine?
100% Vermentino
What is the blend rule in red and rose Patriminio wine?
Must be primarily Nielluccio and can be complemented with the other red and/or Vermentino.
When was Ajaccio AOC awarded? Styles? Primary Grapes?
Awarded 1971 as Coteaux d’Ajaccio for dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Vermentino;
Rose:(P) Barbaroux;
Red:(P) Nielluccio, Sciacciarello
What is the blend rule in white Ajaccio wine?
80% Vermentino
What is the blend rule in red and rose Ajaccio wine?
Must be at least 40% Sciacciarello with Nielluccio as the main blend partner.
Where are the vineyards of Ajaccio located?
Surrounding the southwestern coastal town of Ajaccio.
Where is Muscat de Cap Corse AOC located?
On the northern peninsula of Corsica on clay-limestone terraces.
Which grape is used in Muscat du Cap Corse?
100% Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc.
When was Muscat du Cap Corse awarded? RS level? ABV level?
In 1997.
RS min level is 9%;
ABV min level is 15-18%.
How many IGPs in Corsica?
Two;
Ile de Beaute and Mediterranee IGP
How much of Corsica production is made by Ile de Beaute IGP?
In 2020, 63% of total.
What are the style production numbers in Ile de Beaute?
Rose - 79%;
Red - 11%;
White - 10%
When was Ile de Beaute IGP awarded? Styles?
Awarded in 1982 for Dry white, rose and red.
What white grapes are permitted in Ile de Beaute?
(P) Vermentino, Chardonnay, indigenous, mainland France and international varieties
What rose/gris grapes are permitted in Ile de Beaute?
(P) Barbaroux, Grenache Gris, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Gris.
What red grapes are permitted in Ile de Beaute?
(P) Sciaccarello, Nielluccio, and other main grape varieties.
Where does Mediterranee IGP source its fruit from?
Rhone Valley, Provence and Corsica.
Only small amounts made.
