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Classification Flashcards

1
Q

Cava is divided into how many different styles?

A

Cava is divided into seven different styles in accordance with how much sugar it contains, and two broad groups of categories depending on ageing.

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What is the residual sugar level in Brut Nature Cava?

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0-3 g/l

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What is the residual sugar level in Extra Brut Cava?

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0-6 g/l

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4
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What is the residual sugar level in Brut Cava?

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<=12 g/l

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5
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What is the residual sugar level in Extra Dry Cava?

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12-17 g/l

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6
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What is the residual sugar level in Dry Cava?

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17-32 g/l

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7
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What is the residual sugar level in Medium Dry Cava?

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32-50 g/l

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8
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What is the residual sugar level in Sweet Cava?

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> 50 g/l

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9
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘pure Cava’?

A

Brut Nature

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10
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘versatile’?

A

Extra Brut

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11
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘barely perceptible’?

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Brut

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12
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘suitable for extreme pairings’?

A

Extra Dry

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13
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘daringly sweet’?

A

Dry

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14
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘ideal accompaniment for desserts’?

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Medium Dry

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15
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Which sweetness level of Cava is considered ‘a treat for the senses’?

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Sweet

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16
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What does the concept of “Guarda” refers to?

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It refers to the potential of a wine to remain, evolve, and age in the bottle.

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17
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How many months of aging are required for Cava de Guarda?

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a minimum 9 months

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18
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What are the tasting notes for Cava de Guarda?

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It’s light, fruity and citrusy, with a lively bubble that reflects its youth. On the palate it suggests white flowers, green apples or pears.

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19
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What are the defining characteristics of Cava de Guarda Superior?

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aging for a minimum of 18 months, vines at least 10 years old, 100% organic vineyards, production yields limited to 10,000 kg/ha, vintage dated, full traceability

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20
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What are the subcategories included within the Guarda Superior?

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Reserva, Gran Reserva and de Paraje Calificado.

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21
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What are the classical pairings for Cava de Guarda?

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appetizers, salads, fish and seafood

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22
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What are the classical aromatic notes for Cava de Guarda?

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apple blossom, apples and acacia [flowery autolytic aroma of a recently disgorged sparkling wine; methyl p-tolyl ketone] with a trace of aniseed (sweet, powerful black licorice flavor)

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23
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What is the range of alcohol content for Cava de Guarda?

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10.8 to 12.8% abv

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24
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What is the preferred serving glass for Cava de Guarda?

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tulip, not flute

25
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What is the preferred serving temperature for Cava de Guarda?

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very cold, 7-8 degrees C [45-46 F]

26
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What is the classical color for Cava de Guarda?

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straw yellow with green highlights

27
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What is the classical taste profile for Cava de Guarda?

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fresh and fruity with a fine balance of acidity and fruit

28
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What is the bubble profile for Cava de Guarda?

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crisp and very present bubbles

29
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What are the classical pairings for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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ideal to accompany any dish, sophisticated appetizers, complex sauces

30
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What are the classical aromatic notes for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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medium high intensity, aniseed, peach, apricot, apple blossom with light toasted almond notes

31
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What is the range of alcohol content for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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10.8 to 12.8% abv

32
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What is the preferred serving glass for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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tulip, not flute

33
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What is the preferred serving temperature for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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cold, 8-10 degrees C [46-50 F]

34
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What is the classical color for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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pale yellow with golden highlights

35
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What is the classical palate profile for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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Fruity with a very pleasant mouthfeel, good acidity and a slightly bitter finish.

36
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What is the bubble profile for Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva?

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good presence of fine, well-integrated bubbles

37
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What are the characteristics of aging for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

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silence, constant humidity and temperature

38
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What are the recommended pairings for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

dishes of culinary complexity, baked casseroles, any dish (gastronomic)

39
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What are the classical aromatic notes for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

intense aromatic intensity with baked apple, dried apricot, toasted hazelnut, pleasant pastry notes of brioche and butter, with a smoky and toasted finish

40
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What is the range of alcohol content for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

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10.8 to 12.8% abv

41
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What is the preferred serving glass for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

cold, 10-11 degrees C [50-52 F]

42
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What is the preferred serving temperature for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

tulip, not flute

43
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What is the classical color for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

intense yellow to golden or old gold reflections

44
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What is the classical palate profile for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

structured and silky with persistence in the mouth

45
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What is the bubble profile for Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva?

A

very fine, well-integrated bubbles

46
Q

What is the percent red grapes in rosé Cava?

A

minimum 25%

47
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What are the recommended pairings for rosé Cava?

A

less aged bottles ideal for appetizers and smoked food, rice dishes, aged bottles with white meat and game

48
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What is the range of alcohol content for rosé Cava?

A

10.8 to 12.3% abv

49
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What is the preferred serving glass for rosé Cava?

A

tulip, not flute

50
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What is the preferred serving temperature for rosé Cava?

A

cold, 8-10 degrees C [46-50 F]

51
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What is the classical color for rosé Cava?

A

onion skin to raspberry pink

52
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What are the classical aromatic notes for rosé Cava?

A

red fruits, fresh berries, bay leaf and flowers

53
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What is the classical palate profile for rosé Cava?

A

forest fruits, smooth and creamy mouthfeel

54
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What is the bubble profile for rosé Cava?

A

fine and persistent bubbles

55
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Which category of Cava is synonymous with exceptionally high quality and uniqueness?

A

Cava de Guarda Superior Paraje Calificado

56
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What are the requirements defining Cavas de Guarda Superior de Paraje Calificado?

A

smaller qualified area, maximum production yield per hectare of 8000 kg, manual harvest, vines over 10 years old, wine made on estate, pressing yield of 48 hectoliters per hectare

57
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What is an advantage of hand-harvesting in terms of improving aromatic profile?

A

it minimizes exposure to oxygen at harvest.

58
Q

What aspect of viniculture can reduce the effect of skin compounds on the base wine?

A

limiting the yield from pressing; this first fraction produces more delicate aromatics

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Cava (Spanish sparking wine) (5 decks)

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