5. Sparkling Wines Flashcards
1
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Traditional method process
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Base wine + yeast + sugar in bottle Autolysis Riddling Disgorgement Dosage Resealing
2
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Traditional method wines
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Champagne, Cava (Catalunya), South Africa (Cap Classique), US, Australia, NZ
3
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Traditional method labeling terms
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Brut, demi-sec, NV/vintage
4
Q
Tank method process
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Dry base wine Yeast + sugar added Sealed tank Second fermentation Lees removed Bottled under pressure Dry sparkling wine
5
Q
Tank method wines
A
Prosecco (Glera): light or medium bodied, dry/off-dry, apple/melon flavors
6
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Asti method process
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Grape juice Partial fermentation in pressurised tank Tank sealed to retain CO2 Fermentation stopped by filtration before complete Low-alcohol sweet sparkling wine
7
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Asti method wines
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Asti (Moscato): sweet, light bodied, pronounced floral and fruit flavors
