Savoie Flashcards

1
Q

Savoie’s continental climate is moderated by which lake?

A

Lake Bourget and the larger Lake Geneva

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2
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What is Lake Geneva known as in France?

A

Lac Léman

-Western Europe’s largest body of freshwater.

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3
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What is the Savoie region’s overarching appellation?

A

Vin de Savoie AOP

-White grapes occupy a majority of vineyards.

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4
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What is the most common grape in the Savoie region?

A

Jacquère

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5
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What is the Roussanne grape called in the Savoie region?

A

Bergeron

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6
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What are the three white grapes that produce higher quality wines in Savoie?

A

Altesse, Roussanne, and Chardonnay

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7
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What are the three red grapes that comprise a majority of the red and rose Vin de Savoie wines?

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Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir

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The Cru Chignin-Bergeron produces 100% of what white grape varietal?

A

Roussanne

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9
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The crus of Marignan, Ripaille, and Crépy mandate a minimum 80% of what grape varietal?

A

Chasselas

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10
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Roussette is a synonym for what grape varietal?

A

Altesse

The appellations wine are 100% varietal

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What are the four communes that may attach their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOP appellation?

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Frangy, Marestel, Monterminod, and Monthoux

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12
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Which style of wine is Seyssel AOP known for?

A

Dry and off-dry still and mousseux wines

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13
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Still Seyssel wines are typically 100% of what grape varietal?

A

Altesse

Although varietally labeled Molette is also permitted

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14
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Vin de Savoie rose wines may be found labeled as what?

A

Bugey Cerdon

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15
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When was Bugey upgraded to AOP status?

A

May 2009

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16
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The wines of Roussette de Bugey AOP are 100% of what grape varietal?

A

Altesse

17
Q

What two communes may add their names to the Roussette de Savoie AOP appellation?

A

Montagnieu and Virieu Le Grand

18
Q

The majority of La Chutagne is planted to which grape varietal?

A

Gamay

19
Q

What is the average rainfall in Savoie?

A

50 inches