Other French Wine Regions Flashcards
Where is Monbazillac and what wines are produced there?
Monbazillac is in the Dordogne in France. Monbazillac wines are botrytized sweet wines using Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
What is the IGP for Southwest France?
Comté Tolosan IGP
Where is Gaillac, and what wines are produced there?
In Southwest France. Majority hearty red wines with some dry and sweet white wines.
Where is Vin de Corse and what wines are made there?
Vin de Corse AOC is on Corsica. The produce white, red, and rosé wines that can be dry, off-dry or semi-sweet. White is 75% from Rolle (Vermentino) and Red is at least 50% (combined) Grenache, Sangiovese, Sciacccarello.
What is Coteaux du Cap Corse?
A sub-region of Vin de Corse on Corsica, produces some of Corsica’s highest quality red, white and rosé wines.
What are the leading white grape varieties of Corsica?
Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc and Rolle (also known as Malvoisie de Corse or Vermentino)
What size is the clavelin bottle used for vin de Jura?
62 cl
When did Limoux first start producing sparkling wine?
Possibly as early as 1531, although likely not on purpose.
What is Pays d’Oc and where is it located?
A French IGP located on the French Mediterranean coast. It includes Languedoc and Rousillon.
What is the Île-de-France IGP?
A French IGP approved in 2019, includes Paris and surrounding areas.
Where is Cahors, and what wines are made there?
Southwest France. “Black wines” from Malbec are the main wines from the area. There is also some Merlot and Tannat grown in the region.
What river runs through Cahors?
The Lot River.
What is the Mediterranée IGP?
The IGP covering Southeast France, including the Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica.
