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Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of Ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?

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Gringet

Only place in the world for this grape.

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In Savoie, which AOCs may append a village name?

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Vin de Savoie AOC (16 DGCs)
Rousette de Savoie AOC (4 DGCs)

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Which AOC encompasses all the vineyards of Savoie and allow all grape varieties?

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Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC

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What are the 3 AOCs of Savoie?

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  1. Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC (regional)
  2. Roussette de Savoie AOC (regional/Altesse only)
  3. Seyssel AOC (smallest AOC)

Crémant de Savoie is a style within the Savoie AOC.

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What are the 4 most important red grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir (Mondeuse)
  2. Gamay
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Persan
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What are the 7 most important white grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Jacquère (primary grape of Savoie)
  2. Altesse
  3. Chasselas
  4. Roussanne (Bergeron)
  5. Molette
  6. Gringet
  7. Chardonnay
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T or F? Savoie has always been part of France.

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False

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Is Seyssel noted for sparkling wines?

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Yes

Made with at least 75% Molette and a least 10% Altesse.

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In Savoie, the Jacquère grape is the dominant grape of which appellation?

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Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC

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Describe the Seyssel AOC.

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  • It is a delineated zone of production, flanking both sides of the Rhone.
  • Still Seyssel is 100% Altesse.
  • If labeled Seyssel Molette than 100% Molette.
  • Sparkling Seyssel is mostly Molette with Altesse and possibly Chasselas.
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What are the rules for the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

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  • It is a regional AOC crafeted soley from Altesse.
  • May be grown anywhere in Vin de Savoie zone of production.
  • There are 4 DGCs (which can append)
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What are the rules on Crémant de Savoie AOC?

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  • Made via traditional method
  • Blanc only, min 40% Jacquère and Jacquère + Altesse must make up 60%
  • All grapes allowed (20% max on reds)
  • Minimum 12 months ageing
  • 9 months on Lees
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In Savoie, what village is 100% Roussanne?

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Chignin-Bergeron

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What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?

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  • Any authorized grape may be used
  • May be single variety or blended
  • If varietal must be 100% of grape
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Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?

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Roussanne

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What is the most widely planted grape in Savoie?

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Jacquère

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The still version of Seyssel is made from what grape?

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What lake lies along Savoie’s northern border?

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Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

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Roussette AOC is crafted from what grape?

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Which of the following grapes are white: Persan, Altesse, Molette, Jacquère?

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Altesse
Molette
Jacquère

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T or F? Most of Savoie’s wine production is red.

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False
70% is dry white (either blend or varietal)

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T or F? The vineyards of Savoie are subject to droughts.

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T or F? Most Savoie vineyards are planted on lower foothills.

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The climate in Savoie is?

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Continental with alpine influences

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What are summers like in Savoie?
* Daytime temperatures can be very high, but cool air descending from mountain peaks creates substantial diurnal temperature swings. * Long periods of rain are common.
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How does the majority of precipitation fall in Savoie?
as snow
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Where is Savoie located?
South of the Jura, close to the French/Swiss border
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What type of region is Savoie?
Alpine
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What percentage of Savoie production is white?
70%
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When did viticulture begin in Savoie?
1st century AD with the Romans
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Historically, the Duchy of Savoy controlled all of what?
The Duchy of Savoie controlled all of the mountain passes connecting Italy, France and Switzerland.
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What was the native vine in Savoie and what did the Romans call it?
Mondeuse The Romans called is *Vitis Allobrogica*.
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The Savoie Crus of Apremont and Abymes/Les Abymes are found in what wine district?
Chambéry area
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What style of wines are made in the Vin de Savoie AOC?
white, red, rosé and sparkling (white and rosé)
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie villages of Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la- Porte?
Mondeuse
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie village of Chignin?
Jaquère and all reds | Chignin-Bergeron is Rousanne.
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What style of wine is most associated with the Savoie Village of Ayze?
Sparkling Vin de Savoie
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie Villages of Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille--all in the Lac Léman area?
Chasselas
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What are the primary grape varieties used in Crémant de Savoie AOC?
Jacquère and Altesse
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What Savoie wine districts are known for only red wines?
Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte | Uses Mondeuse
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What is the smallest AOC in Savoie?
Seyssel

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