Languedoc, Provence, Bandol & Corsica

Question 1

Fill in the blank: Blanquette de Limoux AOC is a sparkling wine produced using the _____________ method where Crèmant di Limoux AOC is made in the _____________ method.

Answer 1

Ancestral & Traditional

Question 2

Name a Vin Doux Naturels made in Roussillon

Answer 2

Banyuls AOC

Question 3

What are the dominant black grapes in the Roussillon region?

Answer 3

Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignane

Question 4

What is the largest appellation in the Provence?

Answer 4

Côtes de Provence

Question 5

What is the climate classification of Southern France?

Answer 5

Maritime “Mediterranean”

Question 6

Fill in the blank: ________________ and ______________ are Med to full bodied inexpensive red blends of Grenache & Carignan.

Answer 6

Minervois AOC & Corbières AOC

Question 7

What is the first AOC in Corsica known for wines made from the Neillucciu (Sangiovese) grape?

Answer 7

Patrimonio AOC

Question 8

The Ajaccio AOC region is known for what grape variety?

Answer 8

Sciaccarellu

Question 9

Bandol Rose must be at least 50% of what grape variety?

Answer 9

Mourvèdre

Question 10

The region of Provence covers what two departments in Southern France?

Answer 10

Var and Bouches-du-Rhône