Provence

Question 1

Where is Provence in France, and what are its borders?

Answer 1

In the south of France on the Mediterranean coastline, and runs from the border of Italy to the Rhône River.

Question 2

What is the climate of Provence?

Answer 2

Mediterranean

Question 3

What are the physical features of Provence?

Answer 3

• Mediterranean Sea
• Rolling foothills

Question 4

Fill in the blank

In Provence, nearly 90% of the entire production of wine is ______.

Answer 4

Dry rosé

Question 5

What are the 3 main white grapes of Provence?

Answer 5

1. Clairette
2. Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano in Italy)
3. Rolle (Vermentino in Italy)

Question 6

What are the 4 main red grapes of Provence?

Answer 6

1. Grenache
2. Cinsault
3. Syrah
4. Mourvèdre

Question 7

What 2 appellations of Provence do you need to know for the Certified Exam?

Answer 7

1. Côtes de Provence AOP
2. Bandol AOP

Question 8

• What is the dominant wine style made in Côtes de Provence AOP?
• Using what 4 grapes?

Answer 8

• Dry rosé
• Grapes:
  
  1. Cinsault
  2. Grenache
  3. Mourvèdre
  4. Syrah

Question 9

• What is the dominant wine style made in Bandol AOP?
• Using what 3 grapes?

Answer 9

• Dry red
• Grapes:
  
  1. Mourvèdre (min 50%)
  2. Grenache
  3. Cinsault

Question 10

Fill in the blank

Red Bandol AOP must be a minimum 50% ______.

Answer 10

Mourvèdre

Question 11

Name 3 top producers in Bandol.

Answer 11

1. Domaine Tempier
2. Château de Pibarnon
3. Château Pradeaux

Question 12

Since around what year has Provence been producing wine?

Answer 12

Since 600 BCE

Question 13

What foods pair well with Côtes de Provence AOP rosé?

Answer 13

• Shellfish
• Fish
• Bouillabaisse

Question 14

What foods pair well with red Bandol AOP?

Answer 14

• Beef
• Lamb