France Flashcards
What is the most widely planted red grape in France?
Merlot
What is the most widely planted white grape in France?
Ugni Blanc (almost exclusively used for making brandy).
What is a departmental IGP in France and how many are there?
An IGP which matches the political boundaries of French departements (counties). There are 28 of these.
How many regional IGPs are there in France?
8.
How many IGPs are there in France?
77
What is a vin de pays de zone?
A small, locally specific IGP in France.
How many AOCs are there in France?
More than 300.
What is Ratafia?
A wine-based aperitif made in the French countryside by drying grapes to a raisin-like state and then moistening and fermenting them in the spring.
What is Vin de Paille?
French for “Straw Wine” (Strohwein in German). Sweet, white wines made from grapes dried on straw.
What is the French term for sparkling?
Mousseux
What is the French term for lightly sparkling?
Pétillant
What does Fines Bulles mean?
Fine bubbles - the marketing term for sparkling wines from the Loire produced using the traditional method.
What are the designations for French PGI wines?
IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée)
Vin de Pays (Former term - may still be used)
What are the designations for French PDO wines?
AOC (Appellation d’Origine)
AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée)
Where is La Rochelle?
North of Bordeaux on the Atlantic Coast.
