Provence

Question 1

Climate in provence

Answer 1

Med - with alpine and contential influence. Med sea helps and surrounded by mountains:Mount Ventoux (NE) which is part of the rhone, Les Alpilles, Montagne Sainte Victorie (E), Massit des Calanques (south), Sainte Baume (SE), Massif Des Maures,

Question 2

What is Garrigue?

Answer 2

a term that refers to the aromatic, resinous herbs that grow upon alkaline soils – is found growing on limestone soils.

The word can refer to the limestone soil itself, or the herbs and scrub vegetation that grow on it. It is also used to describe the fragrance of those herbs and even the aromas of the wines that are grown in these soils.

Question 3

What is Maquis

Answer 3

Maquis is a similar aromatic, resinous scrub to garrigue, but this mix of herbs and shrubs grows on acidic, quartz-rich schist.

Question 4

What is the main soil type found in eastern part of Provence?

Answer 4

Schist

Question 5

What happened to Provence at the end of the 1400s?

Answer 5

it became part of france

Question 6

Which civilization first introduced wine culture to Provence?

Answer 6

The Phocaeans

Question 7

Which red grape is unique to Bellet AOC?

Answer 7

Braquet Noir

Question 8

Rolle is a synonym for which grape?

Answer 8

Vermentino

Question 9

Training method within Provence

Answer 9

Goblet and Guyot

Question 10

Vins de Soif

Answer 10

thirst-quenching wines – are light-bodied, crisp and refreshing, They are intended to be drunk as an aperitif.

They might be made from vineyards with slightly higher yields, the reds might be made with shorter maceration times and all colors will generally be made without oak.

Question 11

Vins de Gastronomie

Answer 11

gastronomic wines – are deeper in color, fuller-bodied and more structured. They are meant to be drunk with food.

These might be made from more select grapes and/or free-run juice alone. They may also be aged in oak. Red wine in this category could also be called vin de garde – wine for aging.

Question 12

What is Vin Cuit

Answer 12

Local sweet wine that is made by cooking grape must for ten hours on an open fire. Slow fermentation

Question 13

Just one Provence AOC produces more white wine than red or rosé – which one is it?

Answer 13

Cassis

Question 14

DGC within the Côtes de Provence AOC?

Answer 14

Notre-Dame des Anges
La Londe
Saint-Victoire

Question 15

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

Answer 15

91%

Question 16

Which is Provence’s smallest AOC in area?

Answer 16

Palette

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Restanques

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Mourvedre

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Les Baux de Provence

Question 20

T/F All of Provence’s AOCs can produce sparkling wine.

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What is Vins de Garde

Answer 21

wines from aging - reds typically

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Flûte à Corset

Question 23

Which grape is dominant in Provence’s rosé blends?

Answer 23

Grenache

Question 24

T/F None of Provence’s AOCs permit the production of sweet wines

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Approximately how many hours of sun does Provence receive yearly?

Answer 25

Around 3,000

Question 26

Which is the most significant IGP in Provence?

Answer 26

Méditerranée IGP

Question 27

Which is Provence’s most northerly appellation?

Answer 27

Pierrevert AOC

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Bellet