Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Vins > Languedoc Roussillon et Provence > Flashcards

Languedoc Roussillon et Provence Flashcards

1
Q

What is the climate of the majority of Southern France?

A

Warm Mediterranean

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the greatest climatic challenge Southern France faces?

A

Drought

Low rainfall in this warm, dry climate of Southern France can lead to drought, although the area experiences less pressure from fungal disease.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The rosé wines of Provence are typically made using what method?

A

Direct Press

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are some of the major red/black grape varieties used in Provence?

A

Mourvèdre (predominant thanks to the most important AOP in Provence, Bandol)
Grenache
Syrah
Carignan
Cinsault

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are some of the major white grape varieties used in southern France?

Which two are the most planted?

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
Muscat
Grenache Blanc
Picpoul
Mauzac
Maccabeu
Rolle
Clairette

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the largest appellation in Provence?

A

Côtes de Provence AOP

The Côtes de Provence AOP is the largest appellation both in terms of production and geographic size.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the primary red/black grape of the Bandol AOP?

A

Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre’s small berries and thick skins give Bandol AOP wines intense color and high tannins.

Mourvèdre is widely planted in Bandol because of the region’s south-facing slopes. This aspect gives the grapes enough warmth and sun exposure to fully ripen to produce dark, full-bodied red wines.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is unique about the phylloxera crisis of the late 1800s in the Languedoc region?

A

Languedoc was the first region in France replanted with American rootstocks and thus was the first region to be rebuilt after the phylloxera crisis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Picpoul de Pinet AOP:

What is the grape?
Quickly describe it.
A

Grape: Piquepoul
Piquepoul makes wines naturally high in acidity with citrus notes and green fruit flavors.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Minervois AOP is known for making what color wines based on what grape variety?

A

Red blends based on Syrah.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which subregion of Minervois is considered to produce the best wines of the appellation?

A

La Livinière

The wines from this subregion are considered so good, Minervois-La Livinière has its own AOP.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Is Minervois on the coast or is it inland?

How does its location affect the wines made there?

A

Inland

Wines made in Minervois vary in quality due to how the AOP is situated: on slopes of the Massif Central, which means there is altitude variation, exposure differences, and soil composition differences.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Corbières AOP wines are mainly made from what grape variety?

A

Carignan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which AOP of the Languedoc is the largest geographically?

A

Corbières AOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Corbières is subdivided into 11 subregions. Which is considered the best subregion?

A

Boutenac, which is its own AOP.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

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

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Which quality level of wine is produced more in the Languedoc-Roussillon region than any other region in France?:

PDO
IGP
Premier Cru
Grand Cru
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

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

A
19
Q

What are the département(s) within Languedoc?

What are the département(s) within Roussillon?

A
20
Q

What generic AOP covers the Languedoc and Roussillon wine regions?

A
21
Q

What are the 4 most widely used red/black grape varieties of the Languedoc AOP?

A
22
Q

Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon Villages are known for what style of wines?

What’s the geography like in these appellations?

A
23
Q

Where is Fitou AOP?

Describe the two distinct areas of Fitou.

A
24
Q

What is the name of the wind that has a major affect on the Roussillon winegrowing region?

A
25
Q

How does the Tramontane impact the Roussillon region?

A
26
Q

Does the Mistral affect Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, or both?

A
27
Q

What are the similarities and differences between the Mistral and the Tramontane?

A
28
Q

What are some of the modern winemaking techniques that have generally improved the wines coming out of the South of France?

A
29
Q

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

A
30
Q

The Banyuls AOP shares the same grape growing area as what other Roussillon appellation?

A

Banyuls AOP wines will always be fortified wines while Collioure AOP produces dry table wines.

31
Q

There are more of what kind of wine producers in Roussillon than any other region of France?

A

Roussillon has more organic and biodynamic wine producers than any other wine region in France.

Roussillon’s unique climate of warm days, low rainfall, and low disease pressure allow more viticulturists to practice organic and biodynamic farming than in other regions of France.

32
Q

What is Lledoner Pelut?

A

Lledoner Pelut is a red/black grape mostly grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. It is thought to be a mutation of Grenache Noir.

33
Q

What appellation in Roussillon is known for producing sweet fortified wines?

A

Rivesaltes AOP

34
Q

What are the sub-denominations of the Provence AOP?

A

Fréjus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Sainte Victoire

35
Q

The wines of Malepère AOP must be made from a minimum of 50% what grape?

A

Merlot

36
Q

Which AOP in Provence is unique in that its production is over 75% white wine?

A
37
Q

How many estates are currently entitled to call themselves Crus Classés in Provence?

A
38
Q

The finest white wines from Provence are usually based on which two grape varieties?

A
39
Q

In terms of production, which AOP has the largest output of wine in Languedoc-Roussillon?

A
40
Q

What are the 3 major rivers of the Roussillon region?

A
41
Q

What are the names for the large glass jars used to age VDNs in Roussillon?

A
42
Q

Maury AOP produces what styles of wines?

A
43
Q

Oxidized Vins Doux Naturels that have been aged for at least 5 years may be labelled as what?

A
44
Q

Since what year has mutage been practiced in Roussillon?

A

Vins (40 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions