Savoie

Question 1

What happened on 24th November 1248?

Answer 1

Mount Granier rockslide

Question 2

Which two vineyards are on top of the Mt Granier landslide?

Answer 2

1. Apremont
2. Abymes

Question 3

What did the Romans name the native vines of Savoie?

Answer 3

Vitis Allobrogica

Question 4

What industry was set up in Savoie post Phyloxera?

Answer 4

Grafting Nurseries

Question 5

What is the CAAPG?

Answer 5

Centre d’Ampelographie Alpine Pierre Galet

Question 6

What is the role of CAAPG?

Answer 6

To preserve and propagate Savoie’s rare grape varieties.

Question 7

List the 7 white grape varieties of Savoie.

Answer 7

1. Jacquere
2. Altesse
3. Chasselas
4. Roussanne
5. Molette
6. Gringet
7. Chardonnay

Question 8

List the 4 red grapes of Savoie.

Answer 8

1. Monduese Noir
2. Gamay
3. Pinot Noir
4. Persan

Question 9

What is the primary use of the Molette grape variety?

Answer 9

Sparkling wine production in Seyssel AOC

Question 10

Which is the ONLY grape variety permitted in Roussette de Savoie AOC?

Answer 10

Altesse

Question 11

Which two varieties are most used in Sparkling Savoie wines?

Answer 11

1. Jacquere
2. Altesse

Question 12

What is the biggest lake in the Savoie region?

Answer 12

Lake Geneva

Question 13

Is Cremant de Savoie it’s own AOC?

Answer 13

No - it falls within Vin de Savoie AOC

Question 14

What are the minimum blending requirements of sparkling Seyssel AOC?

Answer 14

Min 75% Molette and 10% Altesse

Question 15

Which 3 regions boarder the region of Bugey?

Answer 15

Bourgogne, Jura and Savoie

Question 16

What is the climate of Savoie?

Answer 16

Continental with Alpine influence

Question 17

What is the most common training method on steep slopes in Savoie?

Answer 17

Echalas

Question 18

What is the most common soil type in Savoie?

Answer 18

Clay, Limestone and Limestone rich Skree

Question 19

What is the Savoie synonym for Roussanne?

Answer 19

Bergeron