Provence and Corsica Flashcards
What percentage of Provence’s output is rose
90%
What is the Saignee or Saignage Method
When juice is bled from fermenting red wine must. the resulting juice has a pink hue and is fermented into rose
What is the direct press method
Grapes that are harvested early, specifically for rose, are fermented with skins for 6-24 hours before being filtered out. The juice left is then fermented
What are the differences in style between wines done through Saignage and Direct press
Saignage tend to had less acidity, more alcohol and deeper color concentration.
Direct press maintain more acidity and freshness, These typically produce the best Provencal roses
What are the main red varieties of Provence
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mouvèdre, Tibouren
What are the main white varieties of Provence
Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sèmillon, Vermentino
What affect does Mount Ventoux have on Provence
creates a slight rainshadow effect
What is the Climate of provence
fully Mediterranean. Cool, dry winters, and hot summers with some humidity.
What is the soil makeup of provence
true mosaic of soils with mainly limestone and clay.
How much of the regional production is under Cotes de Provence AOP
75%
What styles are allowed under Cotes de Provence AOP
red, white and mainly rose from any varietal
What are the 5 sub-zones of Cotes de Provence AOP
La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, and Notre-Dame des Anges
What styles are allowed under Bandol AOP
whites from mainly Clairette
reds and roses from mainly Mouvedre
What styles are allowed under Les Baux-des-Provence AOP
whites from mainly Clairette
rose and red from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
(This region is know for mandating organic viticulture)
What styles are allowed under Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP
Whites based on Vermentino
Reds and rose from GSM
