Provence Flashcards
How many Grand Cru Estates of Provence are there?
23 originally, now 18
Where is Domaine de Trevallon located?
Les Beaux de Provence
Who is the producer of Le Rose Nuances?
Pibarnon
Top producers of Bandol
Tempier, Pradeaux, Pibarnon, La Tour du Bon
What is the name for terraced hillsides in Bandol?
restanques
What the primary grapes of Vin de Corse rouge?
Nielluccio; Sciacarello + Grenache/Barbarossa
What is the catch all AOP for Corsica?
Vin de Corse
Rossola is better known as what in corsica?
Ugni blanc
Which of the Cote de Provence subzones allows white production?
La Londe - 50% vermentino w/clairette, sémillon, ugni blanc
What is the minimum alcohol percentage of Bandol rouge?
12%
What’s a Skittle bottle?
traditional hour glass shaped bottle of provincial roses
Northernmost appellation in Provence?
Pierrevert
What are the synonyms for Vermentino?
Rolle, Malvoiise de Corse
T/F: Provencal roses may be a blend of red and white grapes.
True. May not be a blend of red and white wine though.
What AOP surrounds Nice?
Bellet