Corsica

Question 1

What is the appellation for Muscat on the Island of Corsica?

Answer 1

Muscat du Cap Corse AOP

Question 2

Name two communal appellations on the Island of Corsica?

Answer 2

Ajaccio AOP

Patrimonio AOP

Question 3

What are the subzones of Vin de Corse AOP?

Answer 3

Calvi
Figari
Porto-Vecchio
Coteaux du Cap Corse
Sartène

Question 4

What style of wine is produced under Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

Answer 4

Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

Question 5

What is Sangiovese known as on the Island of Corsica?

Answer 5

Nielluccio

Question 6

What is Vermentino known as on the Island of Corsica?

Answer 6

Malvoisie de Corse

Question 7

What styles of wines is produced under Patrimonio AOP?

Answer 7

Dry, Still

White: min. 100% Vermentino

Rosé: min. 75% Nielluccio

Rouge: min. 90% Nielluccio

Question 8

What is the Principle red grape of Ajaccio AOP?

Answer 8

Sciaccarello (Mammolo)

Question 9

What syles of wine are produced under Ajaccio AOP?

Answer 9

Dry, Still

White: min. 80% Vermentino

Rosé/Rouge: min. 40% Sciaccarello

Question 10

What are the soils of Corsica?

Answer 10

Schists in the north.

Limestone in the south.

Question 11

What is Grenache known as on the Island of Corsica?

Answer 11

Elegante

Question 12

What is the eastern most French winemaking region?

Answer 12

Corsica

Question 13

What was Corsica’s first AOC?

Answer 13

Patrimonio AOP

Question 14

What is the soil of Cap Corse?

Answer 14

Schist

Question 15

What are the soils of Patrimonio AOP?

Answer 15

Limestone & Clay

Question 16

What is the IGP for Corsica?

Answer 16

Ile de Beautè IGP

Question 17

What appellation in Corsica requires 100% Verentino?

Answer 17

Patrimonio AOP

Question 18

What is the min. must weight and RS for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

Answer 18

min. 252 g/l must weight
min. 90 g/l RS