Provence and Corsica Flashcards
Where is Provence in France?
East of the Rhône basin, South East, on Mediterranean coast
What AOP is three quarters of Provençal wine bottled under?
Côtes de Provence AOP
Blending rules for Côtes de Provence AOP rosé?
Must be at least two varieties: Min. 70% combined Cinsault Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Tibouren (none more than 90%)
\+ Max 20% combined Ugni Blanc Clairette Vermentino Sémillon Cab Sauv Carignan
What is the name of the traditional hourglass shaped bottle sometimes used in Provence?
skittle
4 Subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP allowed for label
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
What is unique about Bandol AOP?
Only AOP in France requiring focus on Mourvedre
Blending requirements for Bandol AOP? (Rouge)
Minimum 50% Mourvedre Blended with: Grenache Cinsault and not more than 10% of either: Syrah Carignan
How long must Bandol Rouge age in oak prior to release?
18 months
Three top producers of Bandol?
Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon
Château Pradeaux
What is Corse?
Corsica
What Corsican variety is a variant of Sangiovese?
Nielluccio
Three indigenous grapes of Corsica?
Nielluccio
Sciacarello
Vermentino
What grapes are Nielluccio and Sciacarellooften blended with for the red and rosé wines of the generic Vin de Corse AOP?
Grenache
Barbarossa
other Rhône grapes
What is the generic island-wide AOP for Corsica?
Vin de Corse AOP
What grapes are white Vin de Corse wines usually made from?
Vermentino and Ugni Blanc
