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Fundamentals 2 Flashcards

1
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What does VDN stand for?

A

Vin De Naturel

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2
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Name the process by which neutral grape spirit is added to a fermenting must

A

Mutage

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3
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What French city was home to the coronation of French kings?

A

Reims

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4
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Define “ban des vendages”

A

The official picking date as prescribed by government officials

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5
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What is the longest river in France?

A

Loire

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6
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What climatic event in 1956 dramatically changed viticulture in France?

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The Great Winter Freeze (of 1956)

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7
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What is the Mistral?

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A cold, north wind largely impacting the Rhône Valley and Provence

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8
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What is the Tramontane?

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A cold, north wind largely impacting Languedoc and Roussilon

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The Phocaeans founded what important city in the south of France?

A

Marseille

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10
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What was the traditional language of the Languedoc?

A

Occitan

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Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural cross of what two grapes?

A

Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc

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12
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Syrah is a natural cross of what two grapes?

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Mondeuse Blanche x Dureza

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13
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What three varieites of Muscat grow in France?

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Muscat à Petit Grains,
Muscat d’Alexandrie,
Muscat Ottonel

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14
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Chardonnay is a natural cross of what two grapes?

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Pinot x Gouais Blanc

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15
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Define “Diurnal”

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Daily; of each day e.g. diurnal temperature swing

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16
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What river cuts through the vineyards of Champagne, as well as the city of Paris?

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The Seine

17
Q

In French, a river that flows into a body of water like a sea or lake is called what?

A

A fleuve

18
Q

In French, a river that flows into another river is called what?

A

A rivière

19
Q

Define the Napoléonic Code of Inheritance

A

A decree that mandated all inheritable property be evenly dividied between each child in the family

20
Q

What historically important project first connected Toulouse to the Mediterranean?

A

The Canal de Midi

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