By The Numbers Flashcards
Ph range
2.9 to 3.9
Min sulfite level to trigger labeling
10 PPM
Years of useful life for a vine
20
Temp for new growth to begin on vine
50 deg F
When does flowering occur
40 - 80 days after bud break
How many months after Veraison is harvest
1.5 to 2
Number of days bud break to harvest
140 to 160
Temp at photosynthesis occurs
50 - 95 degrees. Optimal at 70 to 85.
Computing Ethanol level in wine from Brix
55% of Brix
Gallons in 225 L barrell
60
Time available for Saignee
2 - 20 hours
Cold soak temp
50 degrees F
Percentage of grape sugars converted to alcohol
90%
Fermentation temps for Red wine
light reds 60 to 70
heavier 85 to 95
Fermentation temp for white
50 - 60 degrees
Alcohol rise during Prise de Mousse
10-11% or 11% to 12.5%
Pressure in bottle post Prise de Mousse
5-6 ATM, 75 to 90 pounds per sq in
California cutoff date for Champagne label
March 10, 2006
