Brandy Flashcards
What are the 2 overachting styles of brandy?
- brandy made from fruit other than grapes
2. brandy made from wine
name 2 wine-based brandies
- cognac AOP
2. armagnac AOP
name 2 fruit-based brandies
- Calvados AOP
2. Eau de Vie (not allowed to be made from grapes)
where are Cognac AOP and Armagnac AOP in relation to the city of Bordeaux?
- Cognac AOP is NORTH of the city of Bordeaux
- Armagnac AOP is SOUTHEAST of the city of Bordeaux.
- part of Cognac’s AOP is on the Atlantic coast
- Armagnac is landlocked
cognac is a brandy fermented from what?
white grape-based wines, with the main grape being Ugni Blanc
armagnac is a brandy ferment from what?
Grape-based wines (most are white, but a few can have pink skins)
how many times is cognac distilled?
In what vessel is Cognac distilled?
Twice distilled in copper pot stills
how many times is Armagnac distilled?
In what vessel is Armagnac distilled?
Once distilled in a continuous still
what is the ageing requirements of Cognac AOP?
minimum 2 years in French oak barrels
what is the ageing requirement of Armagnac AOP?
minimum 2 years in French oak barrels
what is unique to the Armagnac region in France?
Armagnac is the ONLY place in France that allows the use of a hybrid grape (Baco) in wine production.
where is Calvados AOP?
Northwestern France in Normandy, on the Atlantic coast
what product is Calvados AOP distilled from?
apple cider and/or pear cider
which type of still is used to make Calvados AOP?
Both pot + continuous stills – depends on the subregion
what are the requirements when making a traditional Calvados AOP?
twice distilled in a copper pot still
