Savoie Flashcards
Which lakes moderate the climate of Savoie
Lake Bourget
Lec Leman (Lake Geneva)
What is the synonym for Rousanne used in Savoie
Bergeron
What are the main grapes of Savoie
Reds: Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir
Whites: Jacquere, Altesse, Rousanne, Chardonnay
Which Cru of Vin de Savoie AOP is known for producing 100% Rousanne wines
Chignin - Bergeron
Which crus mandate 80% chasselas in the wines of Vin de Savoie AOP
Marignan
Ripaille
Crepy
All located on the southern shore of lake Geneva
What is the grape used in Rousette de Savoie AOP
Rousette (Altesse)
What are the communes allowed to append their names to Rousette de Savoie AOP
Frangy
Marestal
Monterminod
Monthoux
What is Bugey Cerdon
Method ancestral rose sparkling wine in Savoie
What are the key grapes in Seyssel AOP
Altesse - 100% - used for most wines
Molette - 100% - used for some varietal wines
Chasselas - used for vin Mousseaux
Which communes of Rousette de Bugey AOP may append their names to appellation
Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand
What grapes are used for Bugey Cerdon wines
Gamay
Poulsard
What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for Bugey Cerdon wines
Min 2 months on the lees
What are the min ageing and method of production for Bugey Vin Mousseaux AOP
Traditional method - 9 months on the lees
Bougey Montagnieu Vin Mousseaux - 12 months on the lees
Which geographic designation of Savoie AOP is most famous for Mondeuse based wines
Arbin
Which geographic designations of Savoie allow only red wines
Arbin
St Jean de la Porte
(Both Mondeuse only)