Savoie Flashcards

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1
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What is the climate of the savoie?

A

Continetal Climate moderated by Lake Bourget and Lake Geneva

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2
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What is the French name for Lake Geneva?

A

Lac Leman

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3
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What is the name of the regions overarching appellation?

A

Vin de Savoie AOP

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4
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What is the most planted grape in the Savoie?

A

Jacquere

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5
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What are the main white grapes of the Savoie?

A
Jacquere
Chardonnay
Roussanne (bergeron)
Altesse
Chasselas
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6
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What are the main red grapes of the Savoie?

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Mondeuse
Gamay
Pinot Noir

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What is the cru of Chignin Bergeron in the Savoie known for?

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Wines exclusively made from 100% Marsanne

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8
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What is Rousette a synonym for?

A

Altesse

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9
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Which 3 cru in Savoie mandate a minimum 80% Chasselas?

A

Marignan
Ripalle
Crepy

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10
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What varietal is produced excvlusively in the Rousette de Savoie AOP?

A

Altesse (Rousette)

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What are the 4 communes that are allowed to attach their names to the Rousette de Savoie AOP?

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Frangy
Marestal
Monterminood
Monthoux

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12
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What tye of wines are produced in the Seyssel AOP in Savoie?

A

Still wines made from 100% Altesse

Sparkling wines may add Molette and Chasselas to a minimum 10% Altesse

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13
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What is Bugey Cerdon?

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A light frothy medium sweet sparkling based on Gamay

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14
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At what degree latitude is the Savoie

A

45.64

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