Fortified Wine: Vin Doux Naturel Flashcards
1
Q
Vins Doux Naturels come from which country?
A
France
2
Q
Where in France do VDNs come from?
A
Southern France
3
Q
NAme 2 VDNS.
A
- Banyuls
- Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
4
Q
In which region of France is Banyuls located?
A
Southern France in Roussillon
5
Q
What is the primary grapes of Banyuls?
A
Grenache
6
Q
Name the following for Banyuls:
–color
–grape
–style
A
Red
Grenach
Richest, fullest bodied VDN of France
Usually 15-18% abv
7
Q
Where is Muscat de Beaumes-deVenise?
A
Southern Rhone
8
Q
Muscat de Beaume-de-Venise:
–color
–grape
–style
A
White
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Fresh, aromatic, sweet
15-17%abv
9
Q
When are VDNs fortified?
A
During fermentation so that they remain sweet from the grapes’ natural sugars.
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