Chapter 42 - Sparkling Wines of the World Flashcards
How many Grand Cru and how many Premier Cru exist in the Champagne AOC?
17 Grand Crus
44 Premier Crus
What are the three most famous sub-regions of Champagne which are close to Reims and Epernay?
- Montagne de Reims
- Vallee de la Marne
- Cote des Blancs
What is the climate of the Champagne region?
Cool continental
What are the three main grape varieties used in the making of Champagne?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Meunier
What is the name of the first liquid to come off the press when making Champagne? What is remainder called?
- The first liquid is called the “cuvee” which contains the purest juice.
- The remainder is called the “taille”.
What is the minimum ageing requirements for Champagne?
- Non-vintage wines must be aged for a minimum of 15 months, including at least 12 months on the lees.
- Vintage wines must be matured for a minimum of 36 months (no extra requirements for lees ageing).
What is the most popular sweetness level of Champagne?
Brut
How long must Cremant wines be aged on the lees?
A minimum of nine months
Cremant d’Alsace can be made from Muscat and Gewurztraminer, True or False?
False. Only Chardonnay is allowed.
What is the second largest sparkling wine producing region in France, after Champagne?
The Loire Valley
Which are the two regions of the Loire Valley that produce a large amount of Cremant?
Saumur and Vouvray
Where are the majority of Cava vineyards found?
From Catalan vineyards
What method is used to make Cava?
Traditional Method
What traditional grape varieties are used to make Cava?
- Macabeo (Viura)
- Xarel-lo
- Parellada
- Garnacha
- Monastrell
Where is the Asti DOCG located?
In Piedmonte, in north-west Italy
What grapes are used to make Asti?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Asti does not benefit from ageing and should be drunk as young as possible, True or False?
True
What are the two DOC’s where Prosecco is made?
- Prosecco DOC
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG
What is the typical method used to make Prosecco?
Tank Method
Which country has the highest per capita consumption of sparkling wine?
Germany
What method is used to make Sekt?
Tank Method
Which cool and moderate regions of Australia are known for making sparkling wines in the traditional method?
- Yarra Valley
- Adelaide Hills
- Tasmania
Which region of New Zealand produces the highest volume of sparkling wine?
Marlborough
What is the name of South African sparkling wines made in the traditional method?
Methode Cap Classique
Which two cool regions of California are known for producing sparkling wines?
Los Carneros AVA and Anderson Valley AVA
