Provence

Question 1

What are the blending requirements of Côte de Provence rosé?

Answer 1

Must be a blend of at least two varieties

Question 2

What rosé production method is used in Provence?

Answer 2

Saignée
Blending to make still rosé is not permitted in France

Question 3

What are the most common varieties used to make Provençal rosé?

Answer 3

Grenache
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Syrah
Tibouren

Question 4

What are the subzone designations of Côtes de Provence?

Answer 4

Notre Dame des Anges
Pierrefeu
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
La Londe

Question 5

What are the varietal blending requirements for Bandol rouge?

Answer 5

50% Mourvèdre (only place in France to focus on Mourvèdre)
Grenache
Cinsault
Syrah
Carignan

Question 6

What are the 9 AOPs of Provence?

Answer 6

Bandol
Bellet
Cassis
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
Coteaux Varois en Provence
Côtes de Provence
Les Baux-de-Provence
Palette
Pierrevert

Question 7

What white varieties are now permitted in Coteaux d’Aix en Provence as of 2011?

Answer 7

Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Roussanne
Vermentino

Question 8

What white grape is found in quality wines of Bellet?

Answer 8

Rolle (vermentino)

Question 9

The best white wines of Cassis are made with what two varieties?

Answer 9

Clairette
Marsanne