General Flashcards
Name the Regional IGP/Vin de Pays of France?
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Val De Loire- Loire
Comtes Rhodaniens- Northern Rhone, Jura, Savoie
Mediterranee- Southeast France
Pays d’Oc- Languedoc Roussillon
Comte Tolosan- Southwest
Atlantique- Bordeaux & Charente
What does INAO stand for and when was it created?
Institut National des Appellations d’Origine
1935
What is a hybrid?
Cross between 2 or more Vitis species.
What is a crossing?
Is a cross between two grapes within the same Vitis species.
What are the 3 basic wine classifications of France?
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlee / Protégée (AOC/AOP)
Vin de Pays /
Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP)
Vin de France (Table Wine)
Which of the following regions does not produce an AOP Crémant wine?
Jura
Loire Valley
Bordeaux
Alsace
Provence
Provence
Mauzac is the dominant grape in what sparkling wine appellations?
Blanquette de Limoux