Calvados Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Calvados produced?
A
Normandy
2
Q
How is Calvados made?
A
Distilled from cider made from apples and in some instances pears.
3
Q
Name the four categories of apples used to make Calvados:
A
Acidic/Sour Apples
Bitter Apples
Sweet Apples
Bittersweet Apples
4
Q
What is the typical blend of apples used in Calvados?
A
50% bittersweet
20% sweet apples
20% bitter apples
10% sweet apples
5
Q
What is the Calvados AOC?
A
The most basic Calvados.
Minimum 2 years aging.
70% of total production. Typically single column distillation.
6
Q
What are the Calvados AOC aging minimums?
A
Calvados AOC - 2 years
Calvados Pays d’Auge ACO- 2 years
Calvados Domfrontais AOC - 3 years
