ARMAGNAC

Question 1

Name the 3 Regions for Armagnac production?

Answer 1

*Haut Armagnac
*Bas Armagnac (the best) with sandy soils
*Tenereze

Question 2

Name the 3 main grape varieties (10 permitted) for Armagnac production?

Answer 2

*Ugni Blanc
*Folle Blanche (Picpoul)
*Baco Blanc (a hybrid)

Question 3

How Armagnac obtains all its flavoring & color?

Answer 3

*From the distillation & maturation process! No Caramel or sugar is added as is the case with Cognac.

Question 4

Armagnac age indications?

Answer 4

(***)=1-3 years old (3 years for UK).
VSOP=4-9 years old
Napoleon=6-9 years old
XO=Min 10 years old.

Question 5

Describe Marc Brandy?

Answer 5

*Produced by distilling the fermented liqueur from the grape skins & pips after the grapes have been pressed (the Marc or Pomace).

Question 6

What you know about Grappa?

Answer 6

*May only be produced in Italy.
*invecchiata= means aged
*Stravecchia = extra maturation
Both terms refers to oak ageing