Savoie Flashcards
Savoie’s continental climate is moderated by which lake?
Lake Bourget and the larger Lake Geneva
What is Lake Geneva known as in France?
Lac Léman
-Western Europe’s largest body of freshwater.
What is the Savoie region’s overarching appellation?
Vin de Savoie AOP
-White grapes occupy a majority of vineyards.
What is the most common grape in the Savoie region?
Jacquère
What is the Roussanne grape called in the Savoie region?
Bergeron
What are the three white grapes that produce higher quality wines in Savoie?
Altesse, Roussanne, and Chardonnay
What are the three red grapes that comprise a majority of the red and rose Vin de Savoie wines?
Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir
The Cru Chignin-Bergeron produces 100% of what white grape varietal?
Roussanne
The crus of Marignan, Ripaille, and Crépy mandate a minimum 80% of what grape varietal?
Chasselas
Roussette is a synonym for what grape varietal?
Altesse
The appellations wine are 100% varietal
What are the four communes that may attach their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOP appellation?
Frangy, Marestel, Monterminod, and Monthoux
Which style of wine is Seyssel AOP known for?
Dry and off-dry still and mousseux wines
Still Seyssel wines are typically 100% of what grape varietal?
Altesse
Although varietally labeled Molette is also permitted
Vin de Savoie rose wines may be found labeled as what?
Bugey Cerdon
When was Bugey upgraded to AOP status?
May 2009
The wines of Roussette de Bugey AOP are 100% of what grape varietal?
Altesse
What two communes may add their names to the Roussette de Savoie AOP appellation?
Montagnieu and Virieu Le Grand
The majority of La Chutagne is planted to which grape varietal?
Gamay
What is the average rainfall in Savoie?
50 inches
