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Provence Flashcards

1
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Which AOCs/DGCs mandate oak aging for their red wines?

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Côtes de Provence AOC Fréjus, Bandol AOC, and Palette AOC

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Which three Provence AOCs produce 96% of all Provence wines?

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Côtes de Provence AOC, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC, and Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC

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3
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What is the climate of Provence?

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Mediterranean, with some continental and alpine influences depending on appellation

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In what year was the Côtes de Provence AOC Classification System created?

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1955

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What is the northernmost AOC in Provence?

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Pierrevert

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What are the two main soil types found in Provence?

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Calcareous limestone and quartz-rich schist

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What are the names of the DCGs in Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Notre-Dame des Anges, and Pierrefeu

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Define “maquis”

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A mix of resinous herbs that grows on schist soils

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Why is Mourvèdre successful in Bandol AOC?

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Late-ripening Mourvèdre thrives in long, hot, coastal Mediterranean growing seasons.

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What is Provence’s largest AOC by size and volume?

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Côtes de Provence AOC

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Define “vins de soif”

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Thirst-quenching, refreshing wines that are intended to be enjoyed as an aperitif.

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Define “vins de gastronomie”

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Gastronomic wine, with fuller-body, and more structure and color, intended to be consumed with a meal.

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What percentage (according to 2019 figures) of Côtes de Provence AOC production is Rosé?

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91%

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14
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Which is Provence’s smallest AOC in area?

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Palette

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What are the stone vineyard walls that support the terraces in Bandol called?

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Restanques

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The reds and rosé of Bandol AOC are based on which grape?

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Mourvèdre

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17
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Which AOC in Provence is particularly known for organic and biodynamic farming?

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Les Baux de Provence

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18
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All of Provence’s AOCs can produce sparkling wine.

True or False?

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Under current rules none of the region’s AOCs can produce sparkling wines.

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19
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What style of wine are Vins de Garde?

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wines for aging – usually red

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What style of wine are Vins de Soif?

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light-bodied, crisp and refreshing and are intended to be drunk as an aperitif

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What style of wine are Vins de Gastronomie?

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fuller-bodied and more structured and are meant to be drunk with food

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What style of wine is Vin Cuit?

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the historical wine specialty of Palette – it’s made from cooked grape must

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23
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High acid wines tend to be what color?

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pink

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24
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Low acid wines tend to be what color?

25
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Is Pierrevert an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

26
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Is Notre-Dame des Anges an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

27
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Is Cotes de Provence an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

28
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Is Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

29
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Is Coteaux Varois en Provence an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

30
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Is Bandol an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

31
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Is Frejus an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

32
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Is Bellet an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

33
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Is Palette an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

34
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Is Cassis an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

35
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Is Sainte-Victoire an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

36
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Is Les Baux de Provence an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

37
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Is La Londe an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

38
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Is Pierrefeu an AOC in Provence, or a DGC of Cotes de Provence?

39
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By what name is the iconic Provencal bottle-shape known?

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Flûte à Corset

40
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Which grape is dominant in Provence’s rosé blends?

41
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None of Provence’s AOCs permit the production of sweet wines

True or False?

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Sweet wine is not permitted to be made in any of Provence’s AOCs.

42
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Approximately how many hours of sun does Provence receive yearly?

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Around 3,000

43
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What are the winemaking rules of Pierrefeu and Fréjus DGCs?

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reds are aged until October 15 of the year following harvest

44
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What are the winemaking rules of La Londe DGC?

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uniquely makes white wines as well as reds and roses

45
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What are the winemaking rules of Fréjus DGC?

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reds must spend six months in oak barrels or foudres

46
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What are the winemaking rules of Sainte-Victoire DGC?

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uniquely can use carbonic maceration for reds

47
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Which is the most significant IGP in Provence?

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Méditerranée IGP

48
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What is the name of the mountain range that stretches between Fréjus and Cannes?

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Massif de L’Esterel

49
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What has an effect on the color of rosé wines?

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The grape variety/varieties used

The ripeness of the vintage

The temperature of the grapes at harvest

The winemaking method

The length of maceration

The grapes being exposed to oxygen

The soil type

50
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Which grape variety is a primary or secondary white grape in every Provence AOC?

51
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What is the color of rosé that warm grapes produce?

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bleed more color into the juice during vinification

52
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What is the color of rosé that oxygen exposure and volcanic soils produce?

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produce rosés with an orange color

53
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What is the color of rosé that direct press produces?

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creates delicate, pale colored rosés

54
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What is the color of rosé that tibouren produces?

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produces rosé with a salmon colour

55
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What is the color of rosé that longer maceration produces?

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extracts more color

56
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What is the color of rosé that saignee produces?

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gives deeper colored rosés

57
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What is the color of rosé that Syrah and Mourvedre produce?

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produce pink wines

58
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Which is the only Provence AOC that allows Chardonnay to be used?

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