FWS Provence AOCs Flashcards
What percentage of all Provence wine is produced by Cotes de Provence AOC?
72%
What are the primary white grapes used in Cotes de Provence AOC?
- Clairette
- Sémillon
- Ugni Blanc
- Vermentino
What are the primary red grapes used in Cotes de Provence AOC?
- Cinsaut
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
- Tibouren
What type of soils are found in Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOC?
Sedimentary soils influenced by the Mistral
List the primary white and red grapes of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOC.
White: * Vermentino
Red: * Cinsaut
* Counoise
* Grenache
* Mourvèdre
* Syrah
What is the geographical significance of Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC?
Sheltered by limestone hills and mountains with continental influences
What percentage of Provence’s production is contributed by Cassis AOC?
4%
What are the primary white and red grapes used in Cassis AOC?
White: * Clairette
* Marsanne
Red: * Cinsault
* Grenache
* Mourvèdre
What is unique about the wine production of Cassis AOC?
Produces more white wine (71%) than red or rosé
What are the main grape varieties used in Bandol AOC?
White: * Clairette
* Bourboulenc
* Ugni Blanc
Red: * Cinsaut
* Grenache
* Mourvèdre
What soil type is characteristic of Bandol AOC?
Pebbly limestone soils
What is the minimum aging requirement for red wines in Bandol AOC?
18 months in oak
What grape must not exceed 95% in the blend for Bandol AOC?
Mourvèdre
Which AOC overlays some of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC?
Les Baux de Provence AOC
List the primary red and white grapes of Les Baux de Provence AOC.
White: * Clairette
* Grenache Blanc
* Vermentino
Red: * Grenache
* Mourvèdre
* Syrah
* Cinsaut
What is the smallest appellation in Provence?
Palette AOC
What percentage of wine produced by Palette AOC is red?
40%
What is a unique historical aspect of Palette AOC?
Historically known for producing ‘Vin Cuit’
What is the dominant grape in Bellet AOC’s white wines?
Vermentino
What is the only AOC to allow the use of Chardonnay?
Bellet AOC
What type of climate influences Pierrevert AOC?
Strong alpine influences
What are the primary grapes in the rosés from Pierrevert AOC?
- Cinsaut
- Grenache
- Syrah
Identify the DGCs within the Côtes de Provence AOC.
- Sainte Victoire
- Fréjus
- La Londe
- Notre-Dame des Anges
- Pierrefeu
What unique method can be used for red wines in Sainte Victoire DGC?
Carbonic maceration
What is the requirement for red wines in Fréjus DGC?
Reds must be oaked with longer ageing time
Which DGC can produce white wines under its designation?
La Londe
What is a common feature of the ageing requirements for reds in Palette AOC?
Reds must spend 18 months in oak
