Savoie Flashcards
What is the climate in Savoie
Alpine climate
Define Alpine climate
No month that exceeds an average temperature of 10 C
Growing seasons are short and cool, most precipitation falls as snow
4 most important white grapes in Savoie
Jacquere, Altesse, Chasselas, Roussanne
Most planted grape in Savoie (> 50%)
Jacquere
Chasselas is native to what region?
Lake Geneve, Switzerland
Local synonyme for Roussanne in Savoie?
Bergeron
3 most important red grapes in Savoie
Mondeuse Noire
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Which 2 grapes are falling out of favor in Savoie (1 red, 1 white)
Gamay
Chardonnay
Which AOC encompasses all Savoie vineyards
Vin de Savoie AOC
Wine style produced under Vin de Savoie AOC
Red, rosé, white, sparkling
Single variatels or blends
If varietal on label must be 100%
White Vin de Savoie + village, how many villages are allowed to append name on label (‘cru’)
14 villages
White Vin de Savoie + Village name, what grapes?
Min. 80% Jaquere
Exception: Chignin Bergeron, 100% Roussanne
Ayze: Mainly Gringet
Crépy, Marignan, Marin, Ripaille: Mainly Chasselas
Red Vin de Savoie + Village, how many villages can add their name (‘cru’)
5 villages
How many villages can add their name to Sparkling Vin de Savoie?
1 - L’Ayze
Sparkling Vin de Savoie Ayze; grape
Min. 70% Gringet, in practice most 100% Gringet
Crémant de Savoie AOC
style, grape, min sur lie
Blanc only min. 60% Jacquère & Altesse min. 40% Jacquere \+ all authorized grapes, max 20% red grapes Min. 9 months sur lie
Independent AOC for Altesse grape
Roussette de Savoie AOC
Can be grown anywhere within Vin de Savoie zone
How many villages can add their name to
Roussette de Savoie + Village
4
Frangy
Monthoux
Marestel
Monterminod
Which Savoie AOC flanks both banks of Rhône River
Seyssel AOC
Wine styles and grapes Seyssel AOC
White: 100% Altesse
Sparkling: Altesse, Molette, Chasselas