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France: South Flashcards

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1
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What body of water most heavily influences Provence?

A

The Mediterranean

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What is the general topography of Provence?

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Rolling hills

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3
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What style of wine is dominantly produced in Provence?

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Rosé

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What are the 3 main white grape varieties of Provence?

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Clairette
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)
Rolle (Vermentino)

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5
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What are the 4 main red grape varieties used in Provence?

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Mourvedre
Grenache
Cinsault
Syrah

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6
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What is the dominant style of Bandol AOC?

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Red wine

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7
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What are the dominant grape varieties used in Bandol?

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Mourvedre
Grenache
Cinsault

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8
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Name 3 major producers from Bandol AOC

A

Domaine Tempier
Chateau de Pibarnon
Chateau Pradeaux

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9
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Which French wine growing region is the home for winemaking in France?

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Provence

Winemaking dates back to 600 BCE

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10
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Limoux AOC is known for which white grape varieties?

A

Mauzac
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay

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11
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Where is Limoux AOC located?

A

Languedoc AOC

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12
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What grape are most red wines from Limoux AOC made from?

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Merlot

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13
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What styles of wine are made in Limoux AOC?

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Dry whites and reds

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14
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Cremant de Limoux AOC can be made from which grapes?

A

Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Mauzac
Pinot Noir

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15
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Where is Fitou AOC located?

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Languedoc AOC

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16
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What style of wine is Fitou AOC known for?

A

Dry Reds

17
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What grapes are used to make red wines in Fitou AOC?

A

Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Carignan

18
Q

What style of wine is made in Banyuls/Banyuls Grand Cru AOC? From what grape?

A

VDN (Vin Doux Naturels)

Grenache

19
Q

What style of wine is made in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC?
From what grape?

A

VDN (Vin Doux Naturels)

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Muscat of Alexandria

20
Q

Name two major Banyuls Producers

A

Chapoutier
Domaine du Mas Blanc

21
Q

What grape variety is native to Cahors AOC?

A

Cot (Malbec)

22
Q

Where is Cahors AOC Located?

A

Sud-Ouest (Southwestern France)

23
Q

What style of wine is made in Cahors AOC?
From what grapes?

A

Dry reds only
Malbec (Cot)
Tannat
Merlot

24
Q

What grape variety is Madiran AOC known for?

A

Tannat

25
Q

What stye of wine is made in Madiran AOC?
From what grapes?

A

Dry reds only

Tannat
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon

26
Q

What style of wine is made in Jurnancon AOC?

A

Dry (called Blanc Sec) and Off-Dry Whites (called Blanc)

27
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What grape varieties are dominant in Jurancon AOC?

A

Gros Manseng
Petit Manseng

28
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What river runs through Bergerac AOC?

A

Dordogne River

29
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What styles of wine is made in Bergerac AOC?

A

Dry whites
Dry Roses
Dry Reds

30
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What are the white grape varieties used in Bergerac AOC?

A

Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
Muscadelle

31
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What are the red grape varieties used in Bergerac AOC?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Malbec (Cot)
Merlot

32
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What river runs through Monbazillac AOC?

A

Dordogne River

33
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What style of wine is Monbazillac AOC known for?
What grape are used there?

A

Botrytis-affected sweet wines

Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle

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