FR_Provence (not ready) Flashcards
1
Q
Provence Climate
+3 Facts
A
True Mediterranean
Mild winters
hot summers
very little humidity
2
Q
Provence Terroir and Soil
A
- Many vineyards terraced on slopes for best aspect
- A mosaic, but primarily limestone and clay
3
Q
Provence Regional History
2 facts
A
- Winemaking begins in 5th Centrury
- Winmaking carried out by local Abbeys until 12th Century
Abbey = buliding occupied by priests and nuns
4
Q
Côte de Provence AOP
2 Facts
A
- 3/4 of all Provence wine production
- Reds, whites and rosé from main regional varieties
5
Q
Château de Selle (sell)
“saddle castle”
7 Facts
A
- 1/3 properties owned by Domaine Ott
- 140 ha estate with 65 ha of vines on limestone hillsides.
- 2020 Vintage is a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 7% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre.
- Direct press with no malo
- aged in oak casks 6-9 months.
- Shimmering platinum-peach.
- Very fine perfumed bouquet showing citrus zest and hints of stone fruit.
6
Q
1 Provence Producer
+ 4 Facts
A
- Domaine Ott
- Founded in 1912 by Alsatian agricultural engineer Marcel Ott.
- Wines are organically farmed from start to finish
7
Q
Provence Vintage Variation
Why it’s not a big deal
A
Mediterranean Climate is mostly consistant
