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Name: Score:468 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 468
What are the typical style characteristics of a Pinot Blanc based Cramant d'Alsace? (6)
1-2 days because of high anthocyanins L.Grasparose can see 3-4 days for a fuller bodied,
more structured style.
starting ferment in high alcohol (9.5-11%) conditions (10% too high for many yeasts)
low pH value (often below 3) environment
low temperatures (appx. 16°C)
high pressure
low nutrient availability
Warm and moderately continental Moderate rainfall Affected by moist air and fog from
nearby rivers Sprays needed to combat disease
Medium intensity ripe apple and pear fruit Medium (+) to high acidity light to medium body
(w/ longer lees aging) med. Int. biscuit, autolytic notes most Brut style
Term 2 of 468
EU law regulates that maximum for sparkling wine yields are ______.
Bouvet-Laudabay
19 merchant houses 10 cooperatives 400 producers
In stainless steel tanks at 14-16°C (to preserve fruity aromas)
15,500 kilos/ hectare
,Term 3 of 468
What does Flaschengdrung mean?
roseo blends and as a single variety Blanc de Noirs
Macabeo (aka Viura) - ripens later than in Penedes Chardonnay
aromatic varieties, esp. Gewurztraminer and Muscat
'bottle fermented', but may be disgorged by the transfer method
Term 4 of 468
How has the relationship between Negociants, Co-ops, and buyers shifted in recent years?
1. cooperatives diversifying their businesses, moving more solidly into making and
promoting their own brands
2. large houses/Negociants have moved to buy their grapes directly from growers or via
agents, and deal less with the cooperatives
whites made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only
only 20% Gamay allowed for rose wines
vintage labelling is allowed and commonly used 36 months minimum lees aging and three
months of aging in bottle before release only
Brut designation allowed
Winemaker calculates sugar requirement as tirage to provide both the required level of
CO2 and the sugar that will remain in the final bottled wine
TRUE Note, this is a matter of controversy, as there is inevitably variation among sites and
other factors within a village
,Term 5 of 468
What is the Franciacorta Consorzio?
Sparkling wine made from German grown fruit
Tank or Traditional method Vintage or Non-Vintage
Can come from multiple regions but cannot state region of origin on label
Well-supported body that represents nearly all producers
Has carried out zoning studies to help producers understand soils better, helping to
continually raise quality
1. Before riddling, essentially the same as traditional method
2. Wine is chilled to 0°C/ 32°F
3. Transfer machine pours wine into pressurized tanks
4. (Typically) sweetened, SO2 added, sterile filtered just before bottling
In what market is the major factor for these sales? Low Supermarkets Note, significant
volume of inexpensive wine is the trend, though this is changing (see pg. 27)
Term 6 of 468
What kind of conditions are in Rioja for Cava production?
Grapes grown in Cantabrian Mountains at higher altitudes to protect from excessive rainfall
Proseco DOC - maimum yield 125 hL/ha Proseco DOCG - 94.5 hL/ha Proseco DOCG with
'Rive' - 90 hL/ha Superiore di Cartizze - 85 hL/ha
Water shortage, as irrigation isn't permitted Spring frose (esp. in recent years)
aromatic varieties, esp. Gewurztraminer and Muscat
, Term 7 of 468
What is bennificial about growing grapes for sparkling wines in Marlbourough?
minimum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Gris (alone or in a blend)
20% - maximum permitted amount of Gamay in a blend
Low risk of late froseor hail. Prevalent North-west wind helps remove moisture, access to
clean water, free draining alluvial soils (must irrigate)
Low annual temps = light bodied acidic wines adequate (but not too much) rain and
moderate sunshine result in fresh crispness
In what market is the major factor for these sales? Low Supermarkets Note, significant
volume of inexpensive wine is the trend, though this is changing (see pg. 27)
Definition 8 of 468
From 2018, this style must be a minimum 35% pinot noir
Usually colour attained by skin contact with PN grapes,
Blending red wine is permitted
Minimum 24 months on the lees
Requirements for Franciacorta Saten
Requirements for Franciacorta Rose
Requirements for Asti Metodo Classico
VDP Requirements for Sekt
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