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Southern France Flashcards

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Southern France Climate

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Warm Mediterranean

Warm to hot summers, cool to cold winters

Low rainfall, very windy

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What microclimates winds are here?

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Mistral wind

Tramontane wind

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Grenache Characteristics

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Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherries

Concentrated Spicy - White Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon

In hot years and vines are picked later, Jamminess

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Grenache Facts

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  1. Late ripening grape variety
  2. High tolerance to drought conditions
  3. Thin skin grape
  4. High in Sugar
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Southern France Black Grape(s)

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  1. Grenache
  2. Syrah

Other Varieties

  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (IGP)
  • Merlot (IGP)
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Southern France White Grape(s)

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  1. Chardonnay
  2. Sauvignon Blanc
  3. Viognier
  4. Picpoul
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