FWS Savoie Flashcards
Where is Savoie located?
E France, S of Switzerland and Lake Geneva. SE of Jura, E of Lyon and Bugey, NE of Northern Rhone.
What was a key government policy in the 1960s for the Savoie region?
Changes to the school year to allow 2 weeks of holiday between January and March, staggered to give the Alpine region 6 weeks of visitors.
What significant historical event occurred in 1792 regarding the Duchy of Savoy?
It was annexed by France.
When did the Duchy of Savoy return to France?
1860.
What catastrophic event occurred in 1248 in Savoie?
A mass of limestone shared away from Mont Granier, creating a rockfall and mudslide that obliterated 5 villages.
What is the name of the landslide that occurred in 1248?
Abimes de Myans.
What wild vine variety is a forerunner of Mondeuse?
Vitis Allobrogica.
What is the role of the Centre d’Ampélographie Alpine Pierre Galet (CAAPG)?
To propagate rare and obscure Alpine grapes and lobby for their legal planting.
Who was Pierre Galet?
A viticulturist who physically evaluated vines for identification.
What percentage of France’s supply of grafted grapevines is produced by Savoie?
20%.
What three factors contributed to the rebirth of Savoie’s wine industry?
- Mechanisation
- Agrochemicals
- Ski tourism
What is Savoie’s major lake?
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
What type of climate does Savoie have?
Continental climate with alpine influences.
What are the important river valleys in Savoie?
- Dranse
- Arve
- Usses
- Isere
- Ain
- Rhône
What are the dominant soil types in Savoie?
- Clay
- Limestone
- Limestone-rich scree
What is the primary white grape of Savoie?
Jacquère.
Which grape variety is used for red, rosé, and crémant in Savoie?
Gamay.
What is the most important pre-phylloxera grape in Savoie?
Mondeuse Noire.
In which AOCs is Altesse used?
- Roussette de Savoie
- Seyssel
What is the dominant pruning and training system in Savoie?
Échalas training.
What percentage of Savoie’s wine production is dry white wine?
70%.
What must a varietal wine in Savoie be composed of?
100% of the variety.
What is the minimum percentage of Jacquère required in Crémant?
40%.
What type of wine is Savoie rosé mousseux?
Méthode traditionnelle wine.
What is the Roussette de Savoie AOC known for?
Dry, white wines from Altesse.
What is unique about Seyssel AOC?
- Dry Seyssel AOC is 100% Altesse
- Seyssel Molette is 100% Molette
- Sparkling Seysell is min 75% Molette and min 10% Altesse
Which wine regions border Bugey?
- Bourgogne
- Savie
- Jura
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