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Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of L’ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?

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Gringet

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In Savoie, Which AOC’s may append a village name?

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Vin de Savoie (5 Red, 14 White & 1 Sparkling)

Roussette de Savoie (4)

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Which AOC’s encompasses all the vineyards of Savoie and allow all grape varieties?

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Vin de Savoie

Crémant de Savoie

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What are the 4 AOC’s of Savoie?

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  1. Vin de Savoie (regional AOC)
  2. Crémant de Savoie (white only, newest AOC)
  3. Roussette de Savoie (dedicated to Altesse grape)
  4. Seyssel (smallest AOC) delimited area
    still - Altesse
    sparkling - Altesse, Molette, & Chasselas
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What are the 4 red grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir
  2. Gamay
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Persan
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What are the 7 white grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Jacquère - 50% of plantings
  2. Altesse - 10% of plantings
  3. Chasselas - 5% of plantings
  4. Roussanne - aka Bergeron
  5. Molette
  6. Gringet
  7. Chardonnay
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T or F? Savoie has always been part of France.

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False

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Is Seyssel noted for sparkling wines?

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Yes

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In Savoie, The Jacquère grape is the dominant grape of which appellation?

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White Vin de Savoie + Village name

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Describe the Seyssel AOC…

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It is a delineated zone of production, flanking both sides of the Rhone
Still Seyssel is 100% Altesse
Sparkling Seyssel is mostly Altesse with Molette and Chasselas

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What are the rules on the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

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It is an independent AOC for the single grape variety - Altesse

May be grown anywhere in Vin de Savoie zone of production
4 Villages may append their name

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What is the newest AOC in Savoie?

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Crémant de Savoie AOC

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What are the rules on Crémant de Savoie AOC?

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Made via traditional method
Blanc only, min 40% Jacquère 
Minimum 12 months Ageing
9 months on Lees
All grapes allowed (20% max on reds)
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How much Gringet is in a bottle produced in the village of L’ayze?

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Minimum 70% most are 100%

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How many villages can append their name to red Vin de Savoie?

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5

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In Savoie, What village is 100% Roussanne?

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Chignan Bergeron

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White Vin de Savoie can have how many village names appended as Cru’s?

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14

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What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?

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Any authorized grape may be used to craft red, white & sparkling
May be single variety or blend
If varietal must be 100% of grape

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What is the name of the general AOC that covers all of Savoie?

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Vin de Savoie AOC

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T or F? Chardonnay and Gamay are falling out of favor in Savoie?

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True

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T or F? Wines are rarely chaptalized in Savoie.

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False

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Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?

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Roussanne

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What is the most widely planted grape in Savoie?

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Jacquère

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The most important red grapes in Savoie are?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir (12% of total area, low alcohol with good aging)
  2. Gamay (12% of area but on decline)
  3. Pinot Noir (2%)
  4. Persan (almost died out but making a comeback)
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The still version of Seyssel is made from what grape?
Altesse
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What lake lies along Savoie's northern border?
Lake Geneva
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Roussette AOC is crafted from what grape?
Altesse
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Bergeron is a synonym for what grape?
Roussanne
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Half the vineyard area in Savoie is planted to?
Jacquère
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Which of the following grapes are white? 1. Persan 2. Altesse 3. Molette 4. Jacquère
Altesse Molette Jacquère
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T or F? Most of Savoie's wine production is red.
False only 1/3
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T or F? The vineyards of Savoie are subject to droughts.
False
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T or F? Most Savoie vineyards are planted on lower foothills.
True
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The climate in Savoie is?
Alpine
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What are summers like in Savoie?
There can be long periods of rain Usually followed by sunny, dry autumns that save the vineyard Sunshine hours are good Temperatures rise in the day and drop a lot at night This creates healthy diurnal temperature swings
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How does the majority of precipitation fall in Savoie?
As snow
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Where is Savoie located?
South of the Jura, close to the French/Swiss border
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What type of region is Savoie?
Alpine
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What percentage of Savoie production is white?
2/3
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When did viticulture begin in Savoie?
1st century AD with the Romans
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Historically, Savoie controlled all of what?
The Dutchy of Savoie controlled all of the mountain passes connecting Italy, France and Switzerland
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What was the native vine in Savoie and what did the Romans call it?
Mondeuse | The Romans called it Allobrogica
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The Savoie Crus of Apremont and Abymes are found in what wine district?
Chambery
44
What style of wines are made in the Vin de Savoie AOC?
White, red, rose and sparkling
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What grape varieties are used in the Savoie Seyssel AOC?
Still wines 100% Altesse | Sparkling wines must include at least 10% Altesse with Molette and Chasselas making up the balance
46
What is the climate of Savoie?
Alpine, where no monthly average temperature exceeds 50%
47
What is the synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?
Bergeron
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What is Savoie's largest wine district?
Chambery
49
What grape variety is used in the Roussette de Savoie AOC?
Altesse
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoy Villages of Arbin and St Jean de la Porte?
Mondeuse Noir
51
Does Savoie make more red or white wine?
White wine
52
What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie village of Chignon
Bergeron (Roussanne)
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What style of wine is most associated with the Savoie Village of L'ayze?
Sparkling Vin de Savoie
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie Villages of Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille?
Chasselas
55
What are the primary grape varieties used in Crémant de Savoie AOC?
Jacquère and Altesse
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What is Savoie's most widely planted grape variety?
Jacquère
57
What is the primary grape variety used in Vin de Savoie AOC sparkling wine?
Gringet
58
What Savoie wine district is known for red wines?
Bouges Mountain/Combe de Savoie
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What are the 2 Most important red grapes of Savoie?
Mondeuse & Gamay
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What is the Dominant grape in the White Vin de Savoie + Village AOC?
Jacquère
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What is the dominant grape of L'ayze?
At least 70% Gringet and not more than 20% Altesse
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What is the dominant grape of the Seyssel AOC?
100% Altesse
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What is the only grape allowed in the Roussette de Savoie AOC?
Altesse
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What is the smallest AOC in Savoie?
Seyssel

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