Provence Flashcards
In which country and region is Côtes de Provence AOP located?
France
Provence
Which appellation produces 75% of wine in Provence?
Côtes de Provence AOP
What style(s) of wine are produced in Côtes de Provence AOP?
Red
White
Rosé
What style of wine is Côtes de Provence AOP best known for?
Rosé (75% of appellation’s output)
What is the encépagement requirement for rosé from Côtes de Provence AOP?
70-90% blend of at least two of the following:
- Cinsault
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Tibouren
Remainder from other varietals
What is saignage?
Brief skin contact of red grapes that creates rosé
What is the name of the traditional hourglass-shaped bottle used for rosé wines in Côtes de Provence AOP?
Skittle
What are the four subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP under which red and rosé wines are allowed to be bottled?
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
In which country and region is Bandol AOP located?
France
Provence
What style(s) of wine are produced in Bandol AOP?
Red
White
Rosé
What style of wine is Bandol AOP best known for?
Red
What is the primary grape found in red wine from Bandol AOP?
Mourvèdre (50-95%)
What are some of the better producers in Bandol AOP?
Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon
Château Pradeaux
What is the climate type of Provence?
Warm and dry Mediterranean
In which country and region is Cassis AOP located?
France
Provence
In which country and region is Palette AOP located?
France
Provence
In which country and region is Bellet AOP located?
France
Provence
Why is the vin de pays designation important in southern France?
It gives producers more freedom to explore styles and grape varietals
What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Bandol AOP?
18 months in wood
What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Palette AOP?
18 months in wood
What is the aging requirement for rosé wine from Les Baux-de-Provence AOP?
18 months in wood
