Provence

Question 1

In which year was the grand cru classé classification of Côtes de Provence AOP?
1855
1955
1995
2011

Answer 1

1955

Question 2

Provençal rosés may be bottled in a traditional, hourglass-shaped g (Skittle, skittle, SKITTLE, Corset, corset, CORSET) bottle.

Question 3

Ajaccio and h (Patrimonio, patrimonio, PATRIMONIO) are the two communal appellations of Corsica.

Question 4

Match the following grapes to their respective appellations.

A. Nielluccio Correct
B. Clairette Correct
C. Rolle Correct
D. Marsanne Correct

1. Bandol
2. Cassis
3. Vin de Corse
4. Bellet

Answer 4

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

Question 5

In which appellation does Château Simone produce wine?
Bandol
Bellet
Cassis
Palette

Answer 5

Palette

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a geographical designation of Corse AOP?
Calvi
Figari
Porto-Vecchio
Sartène
Ajaccio

Answer 6

Ajaccio

Question 7

All of the following are geographical designations of Côtes de Provence AOP, except:
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
La Londe
Lesquerde
Pierrefeu

Answer 7

Lesquerde

Question 8

Select the northernmost appellation.
Palette
Bandol
Bellet
Pierrevert

Answer 8

Pierrevert

Question 9

How many estates in Côtes de Provence AOP were originally classified as grand cru classé?

Answer 9

23

Question 10

Which style of wine is produced as Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?
Dry White
Rosé
Sparkling
Fortified

Answer 10

Fortified

Question 11

Rossola is better known as ____ in Corsica.

Answer 11

Ugni Blanc

Question 12

The Rossese grape is known as _______ in Provence.

Answer 12

Tibouren

Question 13

What year was the Center for Rosé Research founded?

Answer 13

1999

Question 14

Vin de Corse “Coteaux du Cap Corse” Blanc must contain a minimum __% of Vermentino.

Answer 14

80%

Question 15

Côtes de Provence is the only French appellation to mandate biodynamic viticulture.
True/False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the minimum alcohol percentage of Bandol rouge?

Answer 16

12%

Question 17

Select the appellation that is closest to the Rhône valley.
Côtes de Provence
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
Les Baux de Provence
Coteaux Varois en Provence

Answer 17

Les Baux de Provence

Question 18

Braquet and Fuella Nera are typically found in which appellation?
Ajaccio
Bellet
Cassis
Palette
Patrimonio

Answer 18

Bellet

Question 19

What is the minimum residual sugar of Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?
45 g/L
54 g/L
90 g/L
120 g/L

Answer 19

90 g/L

Question 20

Which of the following geographical designations of Côtes de Provence AOP is permitted to produce white wine?
Fréjus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Sainte-Victoire

Answer 20

La Londe

Question 21

The Rhone ______ river flows through the heart of Pierrevert AOP.

Answer 21

Durance

Question 22

Who is the producer of “Le Rosé Nuances?”
Château de Pibarnon
Domaine Tempier
Château Pradeaux
Domaine de Terrebrune

Answer 22

Château de Pibarnon

Question 23

“Cuvée Faustine” is released under which appellation?
Patrimonio
Cassis
Ajaccio
Bellet

Answer 23

Ajaccio

Question 24

Who is the producer of “Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren?”
Clos Mireille
Domaine du Jas d’Esclan
Clos Cibonne
Domaine de la Croix

Answer 24

Clos Cibonne