24. Sparkling Wine

Question 1

Sparkling Wine | Which are the steps for a tradicional method sparkling wine to be made?

Answer 1

Base wine;
Yeasts and sugar add to the bottle, sealed with crown cap;
Second fermentation;
Yeast autolysis;
Ridding;
Disgorgement;
Dosage;
Finish.

Question 2

Sparkling Wine | Difference between the tradicional method and the tank fermentation?

Answer 2

Tradicional method has its second fermentation in the bottle.
Tank fermentation has its second fermentation in the tank.
Asti has only one long fermentation where the yeasts are filtered without finishing the fermentation, remaining a sweet, low alcoholic and sparkling wine.

Question 3

Sparkling Wine | What it’s the methods Cap Classique?

Answer 3

Sparkling wine made with the tradicional method in South Africa.