Provence Flashcards

1
Q

Provencal roses may be bottled in a traditional hourglass-shaped _______ bottle.

A

Skittle

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2
Q

Which country lies directly east of Provence?
A. Spain
B. Italy
C. Switzerland
D. Germany

A

Italy

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3
Q

In what year was the grand cru classe classification of Cotes de Provence AOP?

A

1955

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4
Q

What is Corsica?

A

French island south of Provence

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5
Q

Ajaccio and ______ are the two communal appellations of Corsica.

A

Patrimonio AOP

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6
Q

In which appellation does Chateau Simone produce wine?
A. Bandol
B. Bellet
C. Cassis
D. Palette

A

Palette

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7
Q

Match the following grapes to their appellation.
A. Neluccio
B. Clairette
C. Rolle
D. Marsanne

A

A. Vin de Corse
B. Bandol
C. Bellet
D. Cassis

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8
Q

Which style of wine does Muscat du Cap Corse AOP produce?

A

Fortified

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9
Q

All of the following are geographical designations of Cotes de Provence AOP, except:
A. Saint-Victiore
B. Frejus
C. La Londe
D. Lesquerde
E. Pierrefeu

A

Lesquerde

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10
Q

Select the northernmost appellation
A. Palette
B. Bandol
C. Bellet
D. Pierrevert

A

Pierrevert

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11
Q

Which of the following is not a geographical designation of Corse AOP
A. Calvi
B. Figari
C. Porto-Vecchio
D. Sartene
E. Ajaccio

A

Ajaccio

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12
Q

How many estates were originally classified as grand cru classe in Cotes de Provence AOP?

A

23

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13
Q

Which of the following cities is located in Provence?
A. Avignon
B. Bastia
C. Marseille
D. Montpellier

A

Marseille

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14
Q

Climate of Provence

A

Mediterranean

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15
Q

What is the dominant style of wine produced in Provence?

A

Rose

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16
Q

What is the dominant red grape of Bandol AOP?

A

Mourvedre

17
Q

Provencal roses are typically made from a single grape variety. T/F

A

False