Provence Quiz Flashcards
What percentage (according to 2019 figures) of Côtes de Provence AOC production is Rosé?
91%
Which is Provence’s smallest AOC in area?
Palette
The reds and rosé of Bandol AOC are based on which grape?
Mourvèdre
What are the stone vineyard walls that support the terraces in Bandol called?
Restanques
Which AOC in Provence is particularly known for organic and biodynamic farming?
Les Baux de Provence
Can Provence’s AOCs can produce sparkling wine?
Some produce rosé sparkling traditional method
Are light-bodied, crisp and refreshing and are intended to be drunk as an aperitif.
Vins de Soif
Are fuller-bodied and more structured and are meant to be drunk with food.
Vins de Gastronomie
Are wines for aging – usually red.
Vins de Garde
Higher acidity wines tend to be what color?
Pink color
Is the historical wine speciality of Palette – it’s made from cooked grape must.
Vin Cuit
Low acidity wines tend to be what color?
Salmon color
Notre-Dame des Anges
DCG Côtes de Provence
Sainte-Victoire
DCG Côtes de Provence
Frêjus
DCG Côtes de Provence
Pierrevert
AOC in Provence
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
AOC in Provence
Coteaux Varois en Provence
AOC in Provence
Bandol
AOC in Provence
La Londe
DCG Côtes de Provence
Côtes de Provence
AOC
Les Baux de Provence
AOC
Cassis
AOC
Bellet
AOC
Palette
AOC
Pierrefeu
DCG Côtes de Provence
By what name is the iconic Provencal bottle-shape known?
Flûte à Corset
None of Provence’s AOCs permit the production of sweet wines
True or False?
Sweet wine is NOT permitted to be made in any part of Provence’s AOCs
Approximately how many hours of sun does Provence receive yearly?
~3000
Which grape is dominant in Provence’s rosé blends?
Grenache
AOC - Uniquely makes white wines as well as reds and roses.
La Londe
AOC - Uniquely can use carbonic maceration for reds.
Sainte-Victoire
AOC - Reds must spend six months in oak barrels or foudres.
Fréjus