Ageing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the flor in biological ageing?
A
Thick layer of yeast
2
Q
What does the flor feed on?
A
Alcohol & Co2
3
Q
What does the flor produce?
A
CO2 & Acetaldehyde
4
Q
What does acetaldehyde provide in a sherry?
A
Flavour
5
Q
What happens to the flor at 15.5% abv?
A
It dies
6
Q
What happens if sherry has to be refortified after 2nd classification following biological ageing?
A
It goes for oxidative ageing
7
Q
What is the average age of biologically aged sherry?
A
3-4 years
8
Q
What abv is oxidative sherry fortified to?
A
17%
9
Q
What are 4 types of sherry that are oxidatively aged?
A
Pedro Ximinez
Oloroso
Muscat
Amontillado
10
Q
Why is oxidative sherry blended with young wine?
A
To keep varietal flavours
11
Q
How long can sherry be oxidatively aged?
A
30 plus years
12
Q
What is the abv of oxidative sherry?
A
22%
