Corsica Pt 3 -Grapes, Viticulture and Winemaking Flashcards
As of 2020, how much area was under vine in Corsica?
14,282 ac/5,780 ha.
What % of planted area in Corsica is Red: White?
Red - 75%;
White -25%
Which grape in Corsica is:
Most planted;
2nd most planted;
3rd most palnted?
1.Nielluccio - 22%;
2. Sciacciarello - 19%;
3. Vermentino - 17%.
(Other reds make up a further 33%)
What is Vermentino used for in Corsica?
White AOC level wines and can be added to reds and roses.
Where is the use of a Gris grape permitted in Corsica?
Barbaroux can be used in red and roses in Ajaccio and Vin de Corse AOCs.
Which grape was brought to Corsica around 1000 years ago?
Nielluccio which was a clone of Sangiovese.
Which grape is known as Mammolo on the Italian mainland?
Sciacciarello. It has been cultivated there since the 1800’s.
What is the traditional training method for vines in Corsica?
Gobelet. however single Guyot and cordon are expanding to facilitate mechanisation and modern practices.
Is irrigation permitted in Corsica?
Generally no. Special permission can be sought under special conditions - except in Patrimonio.
What are the risks to the vines in the vineyards of Corsica?
Cicadas: Esca: Flavesence Doree.
What damage can cicadas do to a vine?
They can lay their eggs on the plant and young can eat the roots.
What is Esca?
Esca is a trunk disease of mature vines?
How is Esca caused?
It is thought to be due to pruning cuts)or frost) which enable fungi to enter the vine and kill it.
What are the signs of Esca?
Red stripes on leaves of red vines;
Golden stripes on leaves of white vines. The vine will die back or dry out altogether.
What is the treatment for Esca?
Vines must be grubbed up.
