19.2 Other Options in Making Rosé Wines Flashcards

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Q

What characteristics are desirable for most roses?

A
  • medium-high levels of acidity
  • low-medium levels of alcohol
  • fresh fruit flavours
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Where do grape for good- to outstanding-quality rosé wines tend to be grown to achieve the desirable characteristics?

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  • cool or moderate regions

- cool to moderate sites within warmer regions

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What cooling influences are important for growing rose grapes?

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  • latitude
  • altitude
  • aspect (facing away from the equator)
  • proximity to large bodies of water/the coast
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How do the yields of rose wines typically compare to the yield of red wines? Why?

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  • rose yields are typically higher
  • slows down ripening
  • helps to produce grapes with less concentration
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What is the current rose market trend?

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  • pale in colour

- minimal tannins

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How does the harvest time of rose wines typically compare to that of red wines? Why?

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  • earlier for roses
  • retain acidity
  • obtain delicate, fresh red fruit characteristics
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For what rose winemaking technique is it crucial that tannins are ripe? Why?

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Short maceration

- avoid extraction of green flavours

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What are the benefits of hand harvesting when it comes to rose?

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allows whole bunch pressing to gain a juice that is low in colour

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What are the benefits of machine harvesting when it comes to rose? Where is this particularly beneficial?

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  • can harvest at night: grapes can remain cool until they arrive at the winery (warm climates)
  • quick if large volumes need to be picked at a certain level of ripeness
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At what temperatures are rose wines typically fermented?

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at cool temperatures (12–16°C / 54–61°F)

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Why are roses typically fermented at low temperatures?

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to promote the production and retention of aroma compounds

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In what type of vessel is rose typically fermented? Why?

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  • Stainless steel
  • neutral
  • allow control of temperature
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Why might rose be fermented in oak? What is the result on the wine?

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  • occasionally used to provide more texture
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If fermented in oak, what must be true of the wine?

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  • wine must have enough fruit concentration to not be overwhelmed by the influence of the oak
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What types of yeast are typically used to kick start fermentation of roses?

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Cultured yeast strains

- especially those that promote fruit flavours

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16
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How are roses with residual sugar made?

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  1. by stopping the fermentation before it reaches dryness

2. by blending a sweetening component with the dry rosé wine

17
Q

Describe malolactic conversion in roses.

A
  • usually avoided
18
Q

Why is malolactic conversion usually avoided in roses?

A
  • buttery flavours not wanted
  • would mask fresh fruit aromas
  • goal is to be refreshing
  • looking to retain acidity, not soften it
19
Q

What might a winemaker do to create a more complex style of rose meant to be paired with food?

A
  • mature for a short period on the lees and/or in oak vessels (new or old)
  • add texture and body
  • new oak adds oak flavours (vanilla, clove)
20
Q

Why are most roses blended before bottling?

A
  • to tweak the colour and flavour profile

- to ensure consistency of colour across batches

21
Q

Why are most roses fined and filtered?

A

The appearance of rosé wines is an important part of their appeal

22
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Why is sterile filtration important for rose wines with some residular sugar?

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To avoid the presence of unwanted microbes that could otherwise feed off this sugar in the bottle