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France - Provence Flashcards

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In which country and region is Côtes de Provence AOP located?

A

France

Provence

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Which appellation produces 75% of wine in Provence?

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Côtes de Provence AOP

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What style(s) of wine are produced in Côtes de Provence AOP?

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Red

White

Rosé

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What style of wine is Côtes de Provence AOP best known for?

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Rosé (75% of appellation’s output)

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What is the encépagement requirement for rosé from Côtes de Provence AOP?

A

70-90% blend of at least two of the following:

  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Syrah
  • Mourvèdre
  • Tibouren

Remainder from other varietals

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What is saignage?

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Brief skin contact of red grapes that creates rosé

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7
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What is the name of the traditional hourglass-shaped bottle used for rosé wines in Côtes de Provence AOP?

A

Skittle

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What are the four subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP under which red and rosé wines are allowed to be bottled?

A

La Londe

Pierrefeu

Sainte-Victoire

Fréjus

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In which country and region is Bandol AOP located?

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France

Provence

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What style(s) of wine are produced in Bandol AOP?

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Red

White

Rosé

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What style of wine is Bandol AOP best known for?

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Red

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What is the primary grape found in red wine from Bandol AOP?

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Mourvèdre (50-95%)

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What are some of the better producers in Bandol AOP?

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Domaine Tempier

Château de Pibarnon

Château Pradeaux

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What is the climate type of Provence?

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Warm and dry Mediterranean

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In which country and region is Cassis AOP located?

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France

Provence

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In which country and region is Palette AOP located?

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France

Provence

17
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In which country and region is Bellet AOP located?

A

France

Provence

18
Q

Why is the vin de pays designation important in southern France?

A

It gives producers more freedom to explore styles and grape varietals

19
Q

What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Bandol AOP?

A

18 months in wood

20
Q

What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Palette AOP?

A

18 months in wood

21
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What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Les Baux-de-Provence AOP?

A

18 months in wood

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