50. Other fortified wines Flashcards

1
Q

How are VDN’s produced?

A

high strength (95% abv) grape spirit is added to partially fermented must to make a strong (15-20% abv) wine

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2
Q

What is VDN?

A

Vin Doux Naturel

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3
Q

What country makes VDN?

A

France.

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4
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What white grape is most often used for VDN?

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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5
Q

Name an AOC where VDN is made from Muscat of Alexandria?

A

Muscat de Rivesaltes

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6
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Name two major AOC’s where VDN is made from Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains?

A

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise AOC (in the Rhone) and Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois AOC (in the Languedoc)

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7
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What red grape is most often used for VDN?

A

Grenache

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Name four major AOC’s where VDN is made from Grenache?

A

Rasteau AOC, Banyuls AOC, Maury AOC, Rivesaltes AOC

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9
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How does VDN from Grenache compare with Port?

A

stylistically similar, although VDN is generally sweeter and lower in alcohol

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