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What is the most widely planted white
1 Corsica is pronounced as 2
grape for AOC production?
3 Geology of Corsica 4 France's Oldest Wine Region
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Corsica is pronounced as Corse in French
Corsica location -occupies an Island in the Mediterranean Sea 100 miles/160
kms Southeast of Mainland France
-Physically dominated by a centrally located Massif that is
designated as national park.
-Many of region's grapes are Italian due to its closer proximity
to that country + its long history of Italian rule.
Corsica Winds -Cool, dry northerly winds like Mistral, Tramontane and
Gregale - Chase away humidity, reduce disease pressure and
help lower summer temperatures
-The westerly/Southwesterly Libecciu - Brings rains
-The hot dry Sirocco from Sahara dessert, leaves a dusting of
sand.
, Corsica Viticulture History -18th century - Corsica was not French until 18th century,
-570 BCE - Phocaesan traders founded the settlement on
Island and also formed viticulture.
-2nd to 5th Century BCE - Romans took over and continued
the wine culture
-After fall of Rome, Corsica was plagued by Saracen and
Moorish pirates, they got raided a lot then Malaria plagued
the coast.
-11th century - Italian City-state of Pisa captured Corsica
-13th to 18th Century - The Island was ruled by Italian city-
state Genoa who set up strict rules
-1768 - Genoa ceded control to France
France's Oldest Wine Region Provence maintains its title of "France's oldest Wine region"
First imports from Italian mainland -Was a clone of Sangiovese
-later renamed Niellucio
-As per Corsica tradition, all masculine words end with U VS. O
in Italian, Grape was pronounced Nielluciu
France conquered Corsica by military force 1755
When and Where was Napoleon born? 1769, born to a wealthy Corsican vineyard owners in Ajaccio
Napoleon seized power in France in -1799 and became Emperor in 1804
-under Napoleon, Corsica was granted free trade with the
French mainland and taxes/duties were waived
Phylloxera arrived in Corsica in 1887
Corsica Climate -Mediterranean but has oceanic and alpine influence
-Hotter and dried than mainland France, boasts between
2470-2885 hours of Sunshine a year
-Nearby Sea absorbs the most of the heat during the day and
radiates it back to Island at night. This minimizes diurnal
temperatures except at higher elevations
Rainfall in Corisca -Median annual rainfall is 29 inches / 737 mm.
-However, little rainfall in the months of August and
September, allowing for dry, rot-free harvests and little
vintage variation
-Low rainfall and strong, desiccating winds also allow for thee
production of fortified sweet Muscat.
Geology of Corsica -Divided into 2 halves - Most of the Island is Granitic (roughly
from Calvin to Aleria and all points south)
-North eastern part of Schistose with some limestone
-This topography dates back to collision of the
African/Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, same events as
Alps.
Corsica's highest peak -Monte Cinto
-at 8877 ft/2706 m, able to maintain Ice and snow even in
summertime
-Vineyards are located in a ring all along the Island's coastline
at an average of 985 ft/300 m above the sea level.
Cap Corse Soil -Schist
-In the Northern Peninsula
-Soil suits Vermentino due to its proximity to the Sea
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Vermentino
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What is the most widely planted white
1 Corsica is pronounced as 2
grape for AOC production?
3 Geology of Corsica 4 France's Oldest Wine Region
Don't know?
Terms in this set (78)
Corsica is pronounced as Corse in French
Corsica location -occupies an Island in the Mediterranean Sea 100 miles/160
kms Southeast of Mainland France
-Physically dominated by a centrally located Massif that is
designated as national park.
-Many of region's grapes are Italian due to its closer proximity
to that country + its long history of Italian rule.
Corsica Winds -Cool, dry northerly winds like Mistral, Tramontane and
Gregale - Chase away humidity, reduce disease pressure and
help lower summer temperatures
-The westerly/Southwesterly Libecciu - Brings rains
-The hot dry Sirocco from Sahara dessert, leaves a dusting of
sand.
, Corsica Viticulture History -18th century - Corsica was not French until 18th century,
-570 BCE - Phocaesan traders founded the settlement on
Island and also formed viticulture.
-2nd to 5th Century BCE - Romans took over and continued
the wine culture
-After fall of Rome, Corsica was plagued by Saracen and
Moorish pirates, they got raided a lot then Malaria plagued
the coast.
-11th century - Italian City-state of Pisa captured Corsica
-13th to 18th Century - The Island was ruled by Italian city-
state Genoa who set up strict rules
-1768 - Genoa ceded control to France
France's Oldest Wine Region Provence maintains its title of "France's oldest Wine region"
First imports from Italian mainland -Was a clone of Sangiovese
-later renamed Niellucio
-As per Corsica tradition, all masculine words end with U VS. O
in Italian, Grape was pronounced Nielluciu
France conquered Corsica by military force 1755
When and Where was Napoleon born? 1769, born to a wealthy Corsican vineyard owners in Ajaccio
Napoleon seized power in France in -1799 and became Emperor in 1804
-under Napoleon, Corsica was granted free trade with the
French mainland and taxes/duties were waived
Phylloxera arrived in Corsica in 1887
Corsica Climate -Mediterranean but has oceanic and alpine influence
-Hotter and dried than mainland France, boasts between
2470-2885 hours of Sunshine a year
-Nearby Sea absorbs the most of the heat during the day and
radiates it back to Island at night. This minimizes diurnal
temperatures except at higher elevations
Rainfall in Corisca -Median annual rainfall is 29 inches / 737 mm.
-However, little rainfall in the months of August and
September, allowing for dry, rot-free harvests and little
vintage variation
-Low rainfall and strong, desiccating winds also allow for thee
production of fortified sweet Muscat.
Geology of Corsica -Divided into 2 halves - Most of the Island is Granitic (roughly
from Calvin to Aleria and all points south)
-North eastern part of Schistose with some limestone
-This topography dates back to collision of the
African/Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, same events as
Alps.
Corsica's highest peak -Monte Cinto
-at 8877 ft/2706 m, able to maintain Ice and snow even in
summertime
-Vineyards are located in a ring all along the Island's coastline
at an average of 985 ft/300 m above the sea level.
Cap Corse Soil -Schist
-In the Northern Peninsula
-Soil suits Vermentino due to its proximity to the Sea
