Languedoc Roussillon and Provence

Question 1

what is the climate of the majority of southern france

Answer 1

warm mediterranean

Question 2

what is the greatest climatic challenge in southern france

Answer 2

drought

Question 3

the rosé wines of Provence are typically made using what method

Answer 3

direct press

Question 4

what are some of the major black grape varieties used in provence

Answer 4

Mourvedre
Grenache
Syrah
Carignan
Cinsault

Question 5

what is the largest appellation in Provence

Answer 5

Côtes de Provence AOP

Question 6

what is the primary black grape of the Bandol AOP

Answer 6

Mourvedre

Question 7

Picpoul de Pinet AOP. what is the grape and how is it

Answer 7

grape = Piquepoul –> high in acidity, citrus notes and green fruits.

Question 8

Minervois AOP, which wine and which grape

Answer 8

reds from Syrah

Question 9

Corbières AOP wines are made mainly from what grape variety

Answer 9

Carignan

Question 10

which AOP of the Languedoc is the largest geographically

Answer 10

Corbières AOP

Question 11

the inland vineyards of Corbières AOP are cooled by which wind?

Answer 11

Tramontane

Question 12

what factors are attributable to the success of the Pays d’Oc IGP

Answer 12

• warm sunny climate –> grapes fully ripen
• fewer regulations

Question 13

what are the 4 most widely used black grapes in Languedoc AOP

Answer 13

Carignan
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre

Question 14

where is Fitou AOP

Answer 14

norht of Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Question 15

how does the tramontane impact the Roussillon region

Answer 15

reduces humidity

Question 16

name the international varieties planted and used in the production of Pays d’Oc IGP

Answer 16

• Cab Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Chardonnay
• Sauv Blanc