Savoie

Question 1

What is another name for Roussanne? Another name for Altesse?

Answer 1

Roussanne = Bergeron
Altesse = Roussette

Question 2

What styles can be produced under Vin de Savoie AOP?

Answer 2

White, Red, Rosé, Vin Mousseux White and Rosé

Question 3

Which of the crus of the Savoie are permitted for red production only?

Answer 3

Arbin and St. Jean de la Porte - both require 100% Mondeuse

Question 4

Which cru requires 100% roussanne?

Answer 4

Chignin Bergeron

Question 5

Which 4 communes may append their name to Roussette de Savoie?

Answer 5

Frangy, Marestel, Monterminoud, Monthoux

Question 6

What styles may Seyssel AOP produce?

Answer 6

white: 100% altesse if labeled blanc or varietally labeled Molette.
Mousseux blanc: req min 10% altesse with Molette and Chardonnay

Question 7

What are 2 subzones of Roussette de Bugey?

Answer 7

Montagnieu and Virieu le Grand

Question 8

What styles and varieties does Bugey “Manicle” permit? What about Bugey “Montagnieu”? Bugey “Cerdon”?

Answer 8

Manicle: 100% Chard or Pinot Noir
Montagnieu: 100% Mondeuse or Mousseux
Cerdon: Gamay + Poulsard. Vin mousseux rose made from ancestrale method.

Question 9

What is Gringet?

Answer 9

A rare variety grown in the Savoie - only 54ha currently.

Question 10

Which cru of savoie is known for Gringet?

Answer 10

Ayze requires a minimum 50% gringet for blanc & mousseux blanc.
Belluard makes a still version.

Question 11

Name 3 AOPs for Altesse.

Answer 11

Seyssel, Roussette de Bugey, Roussette de Savoie

Question 12

What are the crus of Savoie that produce Chasselas based whites?

Answer 12

Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille are Chasselas