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Southern France Flashcards

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What is the climate of Southern France?

A

Warm Mediterranean

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What is the name of the wind that blows between the Massif Central and Pyrenees?

A

the Tramontane

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What are the black grapes grown in southern France?

A 
Grenache
Syrah
Carignan
Cinsault
Mourvedre
Merlot
Cab Sauv
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What process is widely used in the south of France?

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carbonic and semi carbonic maceration

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What are the white grapes grown in Southern France?

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Chardonnay
Sauv Blanc
Viognier - muscat and grenache blanc
Picpoul

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The majority of wines in the southern France come from:

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the vineyards of departments of Aude, Herald, and Gard traditionally known as Languedoc and the vineyards of the departement Pyreness-Orientales are known as Roussillon.

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What are the appellations of the south of France?

A 
Languedoc
Cotes du Roussillon
Cotes du Roussillon Villages
Fitou
Corbieres
Minervois
Picpoul de Pinet
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What is the only part of southern France that isn’t part of the Pays d’Oc IGP?

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Cotes du Provence

Bandol (in Provence)

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How many sub regions is Corbieres divided into?

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11 - the best is Minervois

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What is the majority of wine produced in Provence?

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Rose

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What is mainly produced in Bandol?

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premium reds from Mourvèdre grape

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