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42. Sparkling Wines of the World Flashcards

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1
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What are the appellations in Champagne region?

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Only one appellation- Champagne AC

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Why is the cru status unique for Champagne region?

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Because the whole village is rated instead of specific vineyard sites and the growers in these villages are not required to meet stricter production requirements such as lower yields

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How many cru villages are there in Champagne region?

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  • 44 premiere cru

- 17 grand cru

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Name the subregions in Champagne region

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  • Montagne de Reims
  • Vallee de la Marne
  • Cote des Blancs
  • Cote de Sezanne
  • Cote des Bar
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What is the climate of Champagne region?

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Cool continental

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What are the climatic hazard risks in Champagne region?

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  • Winter freeze
  • Spring frost
  • Rainy cloudy weather
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What is the soil type in Champagne region?

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Chalk

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What do the growers do to minimize the risk of frost in Champagne region?

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Most of the vineyards are planted on the slopes

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Name the 3 main grape varieties to produce Champagne

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Meunier
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Chardonnay is produced in which subregions of Champagne and what does it provide to the wine?

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  • Cote des Blanc
  • Cote de Sezanne
    It gives high acidity and floral and citrus fruit character
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Pinot Noir is produced in which subregions of Champagne and what does it provide to the wine?

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  • Montagne de Reims
  • Cote des Bar
    It gives body and red fruit character
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Meunier is produced in which subregions of Champagne and what does it provide to the wine?

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  • Vallee de la Marne

It gives fruity flavours

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13
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The first fluid to come off the press is called… and the remainder is called….

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Cuvee and taille

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What are the aging requirements for non vintage and vintage Champagnes?

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Non vintage: Minimum 15 months/Minimum12 months on lees

Vintage: 36 Months/Minimum 12 months on lees

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What are the two characteristics common to all Champagnes?

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  • High acidity

- Autolytic flavours

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Compare the characteristics of Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Blancs: Light to medium body, citrus primary fruit

Blanc de Noirs: Fuller in body, more red fruit flavours

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According to the sugar level, which style of Champagne is most popular?

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Brut

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Name the most important Cremants

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  • Cremant de Alsace
  • Cremant de Loire
  • Cremant Bourgogne
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In which region, local varieties are not permitted but Chardonnay is allowed to make Cremant

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Alsace

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20
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What are the 3 sparkling wine appellations in Loire?

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  • Cremant de Loire
  • Sparkling Saumur (Saumur Mousseuex)
  • Sparkling Vouvray
21
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What is the next biggest wine growing areas for sparkling wine production after Champagne region in France?

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Loire Valley

22
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In which area sparkling red wine is produced in Loire Valley? What is the grape?

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Saumur, Cabernet Franc

23
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Which grapes are used to make sparkling Vouvray?

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Majority from solely Chenin Blanc

24
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What are the aging requirements for sparkling wines of Loire region?

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Minimum of 9 months on lees

25
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Where in Spain, the Cava is produced?

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It is produced in many different regions (Catalunya, Navarra, Rioja, Valencia) but majority comes from Catalan vineyards around Sant Sadumi d’Anoia

26
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What are the traditional grape varieties to produce white and rose Cava?

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White: Macabeo (Viura), Xarel-lo, Parelleda
Rose: Garnacha, Monastrell

27
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Which method is used for producing Cava?

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Traditional method

28
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Tasting notes for Cava

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Dry
Medium acidity
Some character from autolysis

29
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ASTI DOCG is made from which grape?

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

30
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Tasting notes for ASTI DOCG

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  • Sweet
  • Fruity aromas of peach and grape overlaid with floral notes
  • Low in alcohol (7%)
  • No autolytic characters
  • No benefit from aging
31
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What are the two appellations for production of Prosecco?

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  • Prosecco DOC (Veneto, Friuli)
  • Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG (Grapes should come from the steep limestone hills between towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene)
32
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Name the quality levels of Prosecco in ascending order (E)

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  • Prosecco DOC
  • Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG
  • Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
  • Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore Riva
    DOCG
  • Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze
33
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Compare Prosecco with Champagne in terms of production and tasting notes

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  • Prosecco is produced with tank method
  • Medium acidity
  • Fresh aromas of green apple and melon
  • Slightly higher levels of residual sugar
  • Do not benefit from aging
34
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What is the difference between Sekt and Deutscher Sekt?

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Sekt: Base wines come from Italy or France

Deutscher Sekt: Use only the grapes grown in Germany

35
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The best Deutscher Sekt is made with which grape?

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Riesling

36
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Which method is used to produce Sekt?

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Tank method

37
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What are the requirements for a Deutscher Sekt to be labeled “Deutscher Sekt bA”?

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If all the grapes come from one of the quality wine regions (e.g. Mosel)

38
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Best sparkling wines of Australia come from which regions?

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  • Cool regions like Tasmania, Yarra Valley and Adelaide Hills
  • Produced by traditional method
39
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Inexpensive sparkling wines of Australia come from which regions?

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  • Warm regions like Riverina

- Produced by tank method

40
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Are the red sparkling wines unique to Australia?

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No, but this is the country where they have the most commercial success (however there is a significant decline in sales in recent years)

41
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The best red sparkling wines in Australia is made from which grape?

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  • Shiraz (but some wineries produced excellent examples from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
42
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What are the typical tasting notes for red sparkling wines of Autralia?

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  • Full bodied
  • Red berry fruit flavours
  • Smooth tannins
  • Some residual sugar
43
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Grapes for sparkling wine production is grown in which wine regions of New Zealand? Which one has the highest volume?

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  • All regions except Auckland

- Marlborough

44
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Which grapes and production methods are used for production of sparkling wines in New Zealand?

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  • Classical Champagne varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier) and traditional method
  • Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is also produced with tank or carbonation method to retain the intense aromas and flavours of this variety
45
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What is “Methode Cap Classique”?

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Sparkling wines made by traditional method in South Africa

46
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Which grape varieties are used to produce best sparkling wines is South Africa?

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  • Chardonnay

- Pinot Noir

47
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What is the minimum aging on lees requirement for Cap Classique wines?

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  • 9 months (12 months for the producers if they are the members Cap Classique Producers Association)
48
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What are the characteristics of the best sparkling wines produced in California?

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Best wines:

  • Grapes from cooler regions (Los Carneros AVA, Anderson Valley AVA)
  • Traditional method
  • From Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
  • Extended aging on lees (5 years is not uncommon)
  • Concentrated complex flavours balanced by high acidity
49
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What are the characteristics of the inexpensive sparkling wines produced in California?

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  • Grapes from warmer, high yielding regions like Central Valley
  • Tank or carbonation method
  • From a range of grape varieties
  • Fruity and medium sweet to sweet in style

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