Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

southern France - GuildSomm - Advanced > Provence/Corsica > Flashcards

Provence/Corsica Flashcards

1
Q

Provence rose method

A

saignage mostly, or immediate pressing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Red/Rose blend grapes in Provence?

A

Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

4 Subzone designations of Provence?

A

La Laonde
Pierrefeu
Sainte Victoire
Frejus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Bandol Colors and grapes

A

White- Clairette
Rose
Red - 50% Mourvedre with Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Bandol Reds time on oak

A

18 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Bandol Producers

A

Domaine Tempier
Chateau de Pibarnon
Chateaux Pradeaux

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Provence climate, Who is pushing for mandating organic viticulture?

A

Dry/warm-Le MInstral

Les Baux de Provence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What did Les Baux de Provence formerly belong to?

A

Coteaux d’Aix-en Provence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Les Baux de Provence terroir and wine styles/grapes

A

Hilltop-Le mistral protection
Red/Roses: Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault
Whites (new as of 2011): grenache blanc, clairette, vermentino, roussanne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Le Baux de Provence producer?

A

Domaine de Trevallon - VdP Cabernet Sauvignon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Colors of Cassis, Palette, and Bellet AOP?

A

White, Rose, Red

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Palette producer?

A

Chateau Simone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Cassis and Bellets best offerings are what color?

A

white

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Cassis white grape

A

clairette/marsanne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Bellet white grape

A

Rolle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Coteaux Varois en Provence colors

A

w/red/rose

17
Q

Noteworthy Coteaux Varois en Provence producer

A

Domaine de Triennes - VdP

18
Q

How does Provences quality levels work?

A

Only region outside of Bordeaux in France that rates estates as grand cru classe.

19
Q

How many chateau are Grand Cru Classe in Provence?

A

23 originally in 1955, now only 18.

INCLUDING TWO OWNED BY DOMAINE OTT: Clos Mireille, Chateau de Selle

20
Q

What grapes are no longer grown in Corsica due to lack of quality?

A

Carignan and Alicante Bouchet

21
Q

Grape of Corsica

A

Sciaccarello, Nielluccio, and Vermentino

22
Q

What is Nielluccio a variant of?

A

Sangiovese - shows Corsicas close connection with Italy

23
Q

What is Nielluccio and Sangiovese often blended with?

A

Grenache, Barbarossa, and a blend of Rhone grapes

24
Q

What are the grapes of White Vin de Corse?

A

Vermentino and Ugni Blanc

25
Q

AOPs of Corsica

A

Corse/Vin de Corse AOP, Muscat du Cap Corse AOP, Ajaccio AOP, Patrimonio AOP

26
Q

What style of wine is Muscat du Cap Corse?

southern France - GuildSomm - Advanced (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions