Fortified Wine: Vin Doux Naturel Flashcards

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1
Q

Vins Doux Naturels come from which country?

A

France

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2
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Where in France do VDNs come from?

A

Southern France

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3
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NAme 2 VDNS.

A
  1. Banyuls
  2. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
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In which region of France is Banyuls located?

A

Southern France in Roussillon

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5
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What is the primary grapes of Banyuls?

A

Grenache

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6
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Name the following for Banyuls:
–color
–grape
–style

A

Red
Grenach
Richest, fullest bodied VDN of France
Usually 15-18% abv

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7
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Where is Muscat de Beaumes-deVenise?

A

Southern Rhone

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8
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Muscat de Beaume-de-Venise:
–color
–grape
–style

A

White
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Fresh, aromatic, sweet
15-17%abv

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9
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When are VDNs fortified?

A

During fermentation so that they remain sweet from the grapes’ natural sugars.

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