Provence Pt 4 - Winemaking Flashcards

1
Q

Which AOCs in Provence produce sweet and/or sparkling wines?

A

None - it is not permitted at present.

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2
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What % of Provence total production is Rose wines?

A

Around 90%

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3
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What method of rose production is used in Provence?

A

Both Direct Press and Saignee howver Direct method is traditional.

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4
Q

How are the rose wines of Provence fermented?

A

Always dry.

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5
Q

Are Provence rose wines varietal?

A

Most AOCs mandate a blend including allowing a prescribed % of white grapes to be co-fermented with red.

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6
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What is the hue of Provence Rose wines?

A

Pale pink or salmon.

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7
Q

What factors determine and explain the diverse colour palate of Provence Rose wine?

A

Grapes used;
Ripeness of the vintage;
Temperature at harvest;
Winemaking method;
Length of maceration;
O2 exposure;
Soil type.

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8
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What rose wine colour do Syrah and Mourvedre grapes produce?

A

Pink

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9
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What rose wine colour do Tibouren grapes produce?

A

Wine with a salmon hue.

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10
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What colour of rose wine is associated with lower or higher acidity levels?

A

Lower acidity - More salmon in colour.
Higher acidity - More pink in colour.

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11
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What effect do warm grapes have on rose wine colour?

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They bleed more colourin vinification no matter which method is used.

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12
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How does method of production affect colour in Rose wines?

A

Direct press crafts pale wines;
Saignee more saturated colour - the longer he maceration period the more pigment is extracted.

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13
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Which two factors can produce rose with orange hue?

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Volcanic soils and O2 exposure.

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14
Q

How are blended whites and reds produced in Provence?

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Each of the component varieties is vinified separately and then blended.

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15
Q

Which AOCs in Provence mandate oak-ageing for their red wines?

A

CdP AOC Frejus, Bandol and Palette

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16
Q

What is a “flute a corset”?

A

A hour-glass or skittke shaped bottle authorised for the rose wine of Provence.

17
Q

What is a “quille”?

A

French for skittle/bowling pin.