16.7 White Winemaking: Barrel Maturation Flashcards
1
Q
What types of white wines are more likely to be matured in barrels? Give an example.
A
- Premium and super-premium wines
- Particularly those made with low-aromatic varieties
(Chardonnay) White Bordeaux (semillon, sb, muscadelle ugni blanc
White Rioja: Viura (51%) , Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca
Chenin Blanc - Loire Valley
2
Q
What does maturation in wood add to the wine?
A
- Texture
- Complexity of flavours from oak (vanilla, toasty)
- Complexity of flavours from oxidative ageing (nutty)
3
Q
If a producer of inexpensive wines wants to achieve oak flavors, how might this be done? Why?
A
- Barrel maturation is too expensive for inexpensive wines
- oak alternatives (chips, staves)
4
Q
Post fermentation, what are the 7 steps/options for white wine?
A
- Blending
- Maturation in oak vessels
- Lees ageing
- Blending
- Stabilisation
- Clarification
- Packaging
