Provence

Question 1

What is the dominant grape variety in Provencal Rose?

Answer 1

Grenache

Question 2

Which AOC is known for its level of organic and biodymanic production?

Answer 2

Les Baux de Provence AOC

Question 3

What is the French term for the retaining walls in terraced vineyards?

Answer 3

Restanque

Question 4

What is Vin Cuit?

Answer 4

Sweet wine made by cooking the grape must to concentrate sugars.

Question 5

Which AOC produces predominantly white wines?

Answer 5

Cassis AOC - Clairette and Marssanne

Question 6

Which AOCs wines are based on Mourvedre?

Answer 6

Bandol AOC

Question 7

Which AOC uses Braquet Noir grapes?

Answer 7

Bellet AOC

Question 8

How many DGCs are there in Cote de Provence AOC?

Answer 8

5

Question 9

Which DGC uses Carbonic Maceration?

Answer 9

St-Victoire

Question 10

Which DGC has a minimum oak aging requirement?

Answer 10

Frejus - 6 month in oak barrels

Question 11

What is the traditional bottle shape of Provence called?

Answer 11

Flute a Corset

Question 12

How many Cru Classes are there in Provence?

Answer 12

18

Question 13

What is a Vin de Soif?

Answer 13

A thirst quenching wine

Question 14

What is a Vin de Gastronomie?

Answer 14

A food wine

Question 15

Which areas have an oak aging requirement?

Answer 15

1. Bandol AOC
2. Palette AOC
3. Cote de Provence Frejus DGC

Question 16

Why do growers harvest their grapes at night?

Answer 16

Machine harvesting at night allows for decrease oxidation due to lower temperatures.

Question 17

What are the dominant soil types in East and West Provence?

Answer 17

East - Schist
West - Limestone

Question 18

What percentage of wine production in Provence is Rose?

Answer 18

90%

Question 19

What are the predominant training methods in Provence?

Answer 19

Gobelet and Guyot