Savoie Flashcards

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1
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Which lakes moderate the climate of Savoie

A

Lake Bourget
Lec Leman (Lake Geneva)

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2
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What is the synonym for Rousanne used in Savoie

A

Bergeron

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3
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What are the main grapes of Savoie

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Reds: Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir
Whites: Jacquere, Altesse, Rousanne, Chardonnay

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4
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Which Cru of Vin de Savoie AOP is known for producing 100% Rousanne wines

A

Chignin - Bergeron

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5
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Which crus mandate 80% chasselas in the wines of Vin de Savoie AOP

A

Marignan
Ripaille
Crepy
All located on the southern shore of lake Geneva

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6
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What is the grape used in Rousette de Savoie AOP

A

Rousette (Altesse)

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7
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What are the communes allowed to append their names to Rousette de Savoie AOP

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Frangy
Marestal
Monterminod
Monthoux

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8
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What is Bugey Cerdon

A

Method ancestral rose sparkling wine in Savoie

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9
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What are the key grapes in Seyssel AOP

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Altesse - 100% - used for most wines
Molette - 100% - used for some varietal wines
Chasselas - used for vin Mousseaux

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10
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Which communes of Rousette de Bugey AOP may append their names to appellation

A

Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand

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11
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What grapes are used for Bugey Cerdon wines

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Gamay
Poulsard

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12
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What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for Bugey Cerdon wines

A

Min 2 months on the lees

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13
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What are the min ageing and method of production for Bugey Vin Mousseaux AOP

A

Traditional method - 9 months on the lees
Bougey Montagnieu Vin Mousseaux - 12 months on the lees

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14
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Which geographic designation of Savoie AOP is most famous for Mondeuse based wines

A

Arbin

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15
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Which geographic designations of Savoie allow only red wines

A

Arbin
St Jean de la Porte
(Both Mondeuse only)

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16
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Which geographic designation of Savoie is famous for Gringet based wines

A

Ayze (located on the river Arve)

17
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Which Geographic designations of Savoie permit white wines

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Abymes,
Apremont,
Chignin,
Chautagne,
Cruet,
Jongieux,
Montmélian,
Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré,
Crépy,
Marin,
Marignan,
Ripaille,
Chignin-Bergeron,
Ayze

18
Q

Which geographic designations of Savoie use Jacquere primarily for their whites

A

Apremont, Abymes and Chignin

19
Q

What are the geographic designations allowed for Bugey AOP

A

Montagnieu
Manicle
Cerdon

20
Q

Which Bugey geographic designation needs 100% chardonnay and 100% PN for it’s white and reds

A

Manicle

21
Q

Which Bugey geographic designation uses 100% Mondeuse for it’s reds

A

Montagnieu