Languedoc Flashcards
Which ocean has an influence on the Western part of the Languedoc?
Atlantic
When was Fitou granted AOP status?
1948
What are the 2 distinct sectors of Fitou?
Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
What was the first appellation in the Languedoc?
Fitou in 1948
Describe the Fitou Maritmie sector
A clay limestone band around the saltwater lagoons on the coast
Describe the Fitou Montagneux sector?
A patch of mountainous schist 15 miles (24k) inland
What wine styles are allowed in Fitou?
Rouge
What is the encepagement for Fitou wines?
Min. 60% combined Grenache (min. 20%) and Carignan (min. 20%);
min. 10% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre
What AOP is Fitou embedded in?
Corbieres AOP
What is the minimum percentage alcohol for Fitou AOP wines?
12%
Name a producer of Fitou AOP?
Maria Fita
Bertrand Berge
What styles of wine are allowed in Corbieres AOP?
Blanc
Rose
Rouge
What are the principal varieties for white wine in the Corbieres AOP?
Min. 90% combined Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Macabeu, Roussanne, and Vermentino
What are the principal varieties for red wine in the Corbieres AOP?
Min. 50% combined Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah; plus Carignan
Soil types of Corbieres AOP?
Varied. Limestone alternates with schist, clay, marl and sandstone
What wine are produced in the Corbieres-Boutenac subzone?
Red wines
What is the Encepagement of wines produced in the Corbieres-Boutenac subzone?
Min 70% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan (30-50% Carignan); plus Syrah
No variety may exceed 80% of the blend.
Name the AOP directly north of Corbieres?
Minervois AOP
What wine styles are allowed in Minervois AOP?
Blanc
Rose
Rouge
Minervois -La Liviniere received it’s own appellation for what type of wine?
Red wines
What are the principal and accessory grape varieties in Minervois-La Liviniere AOP
Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (min. 40% Mourvèdre and Syrah)
Accessory Varieties: Carignan, Cinsault, Terret Noir, Rivairenc, and Piquepoul Noir