France: South Flashcards
What body of water most heavily influences Provence?
The Mediterranean
What is the general topography of Provence?
Rolling hills
What style of wine is dominantly produced in Provence?
Rosé
What are the 3 main white grape varieties of Provence?
Clairette
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)
Rolle (Vermentino)
What are the 4 main red grape varieties used in Provence?
Mourvedre
Grenache
Cinsault
Syrah
What is the dominant style of Bandol AOC?
Red wine
What are the dominant grape varieties used in Bandol?
Mourvedre
Grenache
Cinsault
Name 3 major producers from Bandol AOC
Domaine Tempier
Chateau de Pibarnon
Chateau Pradeaux
Which French wine growing region is the home for winemaking in France?
Provence
Winemaking dates back to 600 BCE
Limoux AOC is known for which white grape varieties?
Mauzac
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Where is Limoux AOC located?
Languedoc AOC
What grape are most red wines from Limoux AOC made from?
Merlot
What styles of wine are made in Limoux AOC?
Dry whites and reds
Cremant de Limoux AOC can be made from which grapes?
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Mauzac
Pinot Noir
Where is Fitou AOC located?
Languedoc AOC
What style of wine is Fitou AOC known for?
Dry Reds
What grapes are used to make red wines in Fitou AOC?
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Carignan
What style of wine is made in Banyuls/Banyuls Grand Cru AOC? From what grape?
VDN (Vin Doux Naturels)
Grenache
What style of wine is made in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC?
From what grape?
VDN (Vin Doux Naturels)
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Muscat of Alexandria
Name two major Banyuls Producers
Chapoutier
Domaine du Mas Blanc
What grape variety is native to Cahors AOC?
Cot (Malbec)
Where is Cahors AOC Located?
Sud-Ouest (Southwestern France)
What style of wine is made in Cahors AOC?
From what grapes?
Dry reds only
Malbec (Cot)
Tannat
Merlot
What grape variety is Madiran AOC known for?
Tannat
What stye of wine is made in Madiran AOC?
From what grapes?
Dry reds only
Tannat
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
What style of wine is made in Jurnancon AOC?
Dry (called Blanc Sec) and Off-Dry Whites (called Blanc)
What grape varieties are dominant in Jurancon AOC?
Gros Manseng
Petit Manseng
What river runs through Bergerac AOC?
Dordogne River
What styles of wine is made in Bergerac AOC?
Dry whites
Dry Roses
Dry Reds
What are the white grape varieties used in Bergerac AOC?
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
Muscadelle
What are the red grape varieties used in Bergerac AOC?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Malbec (Cot)
Merlot
What river runs through Monbazillac AOC?
Dordogne River
What style of wine is Monbazillac AOC known for?
What grape are used there?
Botrytis-affected sweet wines
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
