Chapter 11 Flashcards
What kind of wine is used in the production of the base wine for aromatized wines?
No restrictions on the type of grapes
Where do red vermouth get their colors?
Caramel
Aromatized wine producers may use certain artificial flavors. T/F
True
What is the abv of aromatised wines?
14.5%-22%
When is blending occurred in the process of producing aromatized wines?
At the end of the production process
What are the ingredients that go into an aromatized wine?
Dry base wine
Distilled alcohol
Flavored distillates
Tinctures
Sugar
Caramel coloring
How long the aromatized wine needs to be stored in stainless steel vessels in order to allow for all the flavors to integrate prior to bottling?
A few weeks
T/F
Some producers use oak barrels to store their aromatized wines which allow the wines to mature and develop extra complexity.
True
Where are the classic regions for the production of aromatized wines?
SE France and NW Italy (Alps)
What kind of aromatized wine is produced in Alps?
Vermouth
What defines the quality of vermouth in EU?
Plants from the wormwood family must be used in the botanical recipe
What defines the quality of vermouth in EU?
Plants from the wormwood family must be used in the botanical recipe
