Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Wine Law > French Wine Law > Flashcards

French Wine Law Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
MBE flashcards Civil Procedure 1L flashcards WSET® Level 4 D5 Fortified Wines flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Spirits flashcards WSET® Level 4 D4 Sparkling Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Wine flashcards WSET® Level 4 D1 Wine Production flashcards WSET ® Level 4 D2 Business of Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Spirits flashcards
1
Q

What year was the INAO established? and

What year did the INAO award the first AOCs?

A

1935

1936

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What year did the INAO establish AOP?

A

2009

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What stipulations does the INAO have on all AOC/AOP wines? (10 points)

A
  1. yields
  2. vineyard density
  3. training techniques
  4. pruning techniques
  5. grape varietals
  6. methods of production
  7. min alcohol levels
  8. min must weight
  9. geographical boundaries of each appellation
  10. wines must pass a tasting panel
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the full name for INAO?

A

It was: Institut National Des Appellations d’Origine

NOW: L’Institut National de l’Orgine et de la Qualité

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What year did INAO become the L’Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité?

A

2007

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 2 stipulations on PDO wines?

A
  1. have to be from grapes from Vitis Vinifera

2. Grapes must be exclusively sourced from & produced from the STATED geographical area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does VDQS stand for?

A

Vin Délimité de Qualité Superiere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When was the VDQS established and eliminated?

A

1949

2011

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the government agricultural office that oversees Vin de Pays?

A

VINIFLHOR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the 7 controls that the VINIFLHOR has on Vin de Pays wines?

A
  1. added sulphur
  2. total acidity
  3. submit wine to a tasting panel for approval
  4. must source grapes from within a specified region
  5. yields: Blanc: 90hl/ha
    Rouge/Rosé: 85 hl/ha
  6. total output for producer 100 hl/ha
  7. min alcohol levels range from 9 - 10%
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

AOC is to AOP like

Vin de Pays is to _____ ________ _________

A

IGP

Indication Geographique Protégée

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the 2 stipulations on IGP wines (2 points)

A
  1. be produced from Vitis Vinifera vines & hybrids

2. min 85% of grapes must be sourced from stated geographical zone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the 3 levels of IGP zones?

A

Regional
Departmental
Local

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the 6 Regional IGPs?

A 
Atlantique
Comté Tolosan
Comté Rhodaniens
Méditerranée
Pays d'Oc
Val de Loire
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Atlantique IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Bordeaux, Cognac & Dordogne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Comté Tolosan IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Southwestern France

17
Q

Comté Rhodianiens IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Northern Rhone & Savoie

18
Q

Méditerranée IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Rhône Valley & Provence

19
Q

Pays d’Oc IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Languedoc & Roussillon

20
Q

Val de Loire IGP is in what winemaking region(s)?

A

Loire Valley & Chablis

21
Q

In what year did Table Wine become _____ _ _____

A

2009

Vin de France

22
Q

What changes were made in labeling in 2009 with Vin de France wine?

A

NOW varietal
vintage can be stated
New Practices are legal: Acidification
use of oak chips

23
Q

What is the IGP covering Bordeaux?

A

Atlantique IGP

24
Q

What is the IGP covering Southwestern France?

A

Comté Tolosan IGP

25
Q

What is the IGP covering Northern Rhône?

A

Comté Rhodaniens IGP

26
Q

What is the IGP covering the Rhône Valley?

A

Méditerranée IGP

27
Q

What is the IGP covering the Languedoc & Roussillon?

A

Pays d’Oc IGP

28
Q

What is the IGP covering Loire Valley?

A

Val de Loire IGP

29
Q

What is the IGP covering Cognac?

A

Atlantique IGP

30
Q

What is the IGP covering Dordogne?

A

Atlantique IGP

31
Q

What is the IGP covering Savoie?

A

Comté Rhodaniens IGP

32
Q

What is the IGP covering Provence?

A

Méditerranée IGP

33
Q

What is the IGP covering Chablis?

A

Val de Loire IGP

34
Q

What are the current French Wine Classifications?

highest to lowest in quality

A

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlee / Protégée
Vin de Pays / Indication Géographique Protégée
Vin de France

35
Q

What were the former wine classifications in France and from what years were those in effect?

highest to lowest quality

A

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérier
Vin de Pays
Vin de Table

1935 - 2011

Wine Law (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions