Hadm 4300 prelim 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the AOC levels of Bordeaux wines? - Regional Sub Regional Commune Chateau What are the major grape varieties grown in the different districts or appellations of Bordeaux - Whites: Semillon (dominant), Sauv Blanc, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc Reds: Merlot (dominant), Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot Left Bank (Haut-Medoc, Pessac-Leognan, Graves): Cab Sauv Right Bank (St-Emilion, Pomerol): Merlet Haut Medoc is the most important left bank district with 4 principal communes: St...

What information is listed on a wine label? - Answer-- Where the wine was made/bottled - Grape varietal - Labels can be generic, proprietary, or varietal (in the US) - Producer/négociant - Vintage What are the major differences between how white and red wines are made? - Answer-- Red wine is made by including the skins of the grapes in the maceration process Which VITICULTURAL (grape growing) and VINICULTURAL (winemaking) practices effect a wine's concentration, quality, flavor and pri...

What are the AOC levels of Bordeaux wines? - ANSWER ☑☑Regional Sub Regional Commune Chateau What are the major grape varieties grown in the different districts or appellations of Bordeaux - ANSWER ☑☑Whites: Semillon (dominant), Sauv Blanc, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc Reds: Merlot (dominant), Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot Left Bank (Haut-Medoc, Pessac-Leognan, Graves): Cab Sauv Right Bank (St-Emilion, Pomerol): Merlet Haut Medoc is the most important left bank dis...

What information is listed on a wine label? - - Where the wine was made/bottled - Grape varietal - Labels can be generic, proprietary, or varietal (in the US) - Producer/négociant - Vintage What are the major differences between how white and red wines are made? - - Red wine is made by including the skins of the grapes in the maceration process Which VITICULTURAL (grape growing) and VINICULTURAL (winemaking) practices effect a wine's concentration, quality, flavor and price? - - Viti...

Signature Grape in Loire - Chenin Blanc Vouvray - Chenin Blanc Chapitalization - Adding sugar to the grape must to boost sugar levels and produce a slightly higher alcohol level Malolactic Fermentation - Secondary fermentation that converts lambic acid to lactic acid. Can give wine a buttery taste/feel. Acidification - The addition of acid (usually tartaric) to wine. Amelioration - The addition of water and sugar to the grape must to dilute acidity and boost the alcohol level A...

What information is listed on a wine label? - Where the wine was made/bottled - Grape varietal - Labels can be generic, proprietary, or varietal (in the US) - Producer/négociant - Vintage What are the major differences between how white and red wines are made? - Red wine is made by including the skins of the grapes in the maceration process Which VITICULTURAL (grape growing) and VINICULTURAL (winemaking) practices effect a wine's concentration, quality, flavor and price? - Viticultur...