FWS - Corsica Flashcards
1
Q
Which IGP of France includes Provence, Rhone Valley and Corsica?
A
IGP Mediterranee
2
Q
What was Corsica’s first AOC established in 1968?
A
Patrimonio AOC
3
Q
What is the climate of Corsica?
A
Mediterranean (with oceanic and alpine influences)
4
Q
What is the highest peak of Corsica?
A
Mount Cinto
5
Q
What is the most widely planted white grape in Corsica?
A
Vermentino (Rolle)
6
Q
Why are there almost no vineyards in the center of Corsica?
A
Because most of this area is designated a national park
7
Q
The white wines of Patrimonio AOC must be 100% of which grape?
A
Vermentino
8
Q
What IGP is most of Corsica’s wine production?
A
IGP Ile de Beaute
9
Q
What is the most widely planted red grape in Corsica?
A
Nielluccio (Sangiovese)
