FWS Corsica AOCs Flashcards
What percentage of Corsica’s wine production is categorized as IGP?
2/3 of production is IGP
What is the name of the IGP that accounts for 63% of Corsica’s wine production?
Île de Beauté IGP
What percentage of Corsica’s total wine production is rosé?
70% of the island’s production is rosé
In the AOC category, what type of wine is produced more compared to rosé?
More red wine
What type of fortified wine is made in Corsica?
VDN made from Muscat
Is sparkling wine produced in Corsica?
No sparkling wine is made
What is the primary AOC in Corsica that produces 80% of the AOC wine?
Vin de Corse AOC
What grapes must red and rosé wines be made from in Vin de Corse AOC?
Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and/or Grenache
What is the required grape proportion for white wines in Vin de Corse AOC?
High proportion of Vermentino
List the five DGCs in Corsica.
- Coteaux du Cap Corse (N)
- Calvi (NW)
- Sartène (SW)
- Porto-Vecchio (SE)
- Figari (S)
What is a specific characteristic of Coteaux du Cap Corse DGC?
Higher percentage of primary varieties
What is the famous rosé produced in Calvi DGC?
‘Gris de Calvi’
What is the characteristic of Sartène DGC?
Longer ageing requirements
What grape must reds and rosés be primarily made from in Patrimonio AOC?
Primarily Nielluccio
What is the grape requirement for whites in Patrimonio AOC?
100% Vermentino
What grape is used in red and rosé wines in Ajaccio AOC?
High proportion of Sciaccarello
What grape must whites have a high proportion of in Ajaccio AOC?
High proportion of Vermentino
What is the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC known for?
VDN from the northern peninsula on clay-limestone terraces
What grape is used in Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?
100% Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
Which AOC covers part of the Patrimonio AOC?
Southern part of Muscat du Cap Corse AOC
Which AOC covers part of the Coteaux du Cap Corse?
Northern part of Muscat du Cap Corse AOC
