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Fruit Spirits Flashcards

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1
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Permitted grapes varieties for Cognac?

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Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blance, Semillon Montils and Folignan (10% max)

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What does the law say about the winemaking when it comes to Cognac?

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Screw press must be used. Must enrichment and the use of SO2 is prohibited.

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Key points when it comes to distillation of Cognac?

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Must be double distilled in direct heat, Charentais copper pot stills must be used. Distillation must be done by the 31 mars the following year. The new spirit may not exceed 72.4% abv.

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Key point for maturation of Cognac?

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Ageing in oak for a minimum of two years. Producers may use Cognac infused oak-chips, caramel and sweetners in a very limited quanitity. The age of the spirit is measured from the first of april the following vintage. Time between distillation and the 31 mars is not included. Therefor, a cognac made from grapes harvested in 2010 become one year old on the first of april 2012.

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If the name cru appears on the bottle where are the grapes from Cognac?

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100% of the grapes must be from that cru.

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What are the rules if it says Fine Champagne on the bottle in Cognac?

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A minimum of 50% of the grapes must be from Grande Champagne blended with Petit Champagne.

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What are the rules if it says Petit Champagne/ Fine Petit Champagne on the bottle in Cognac?

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100% of the grapes must come from the area of Petit Champagne.

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What are the labeling term for a cognac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least two years old?

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*** ( three stars) or VS (very special)

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What are the labeling term for a cognac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least four years old?

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VSOP (very superior old pale) or Reserve

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What are the labeling term for a cognac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least six years old?

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Napoléon, XO (extra old) Extra, Hors d’âge.

Law will change and minimum will become 10 years old.

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What are the premitted grapes for production of Armagnac?

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Baco, Colombard, Folle Blance, Ugni Blanc, Clariette de Gascogne, Jurancon Blanc, Plant de Grassier, Meslier Saint Francois, Muzac Blanc and Muzac Gris.

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Key point in winemaking for Armagnac?

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SO2 and must enrichment is prohibited.

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Key point in distillation for Armagnac?

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Can use pot still, similar to Cognac production for double distillation. Or continuous single column still ( alambic Armanacias). Maximum 17 plats. New spirit can be distilled to 52 - 72.4% abv.

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Key point in maturation for Armagnac?

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Blanche Armagnac must be stored in a inert vessel. Other styles of Armagnac must be stored in oak containers for a minimum of one year. Producers may use infused oak chips and sweeteners in avery limited quantity. The ageing counts like in Cognac, dvs grapes from 2010 will be one year in 2012.

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If the vintage appears on the bottle from Armagnac?

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All grapes from one year, minimum of 10 years old.

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What are the labeling term for a Armagnac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least one years old?

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*** or VS (very special)

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What are the labeling term for a Armagnac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least four years old?

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VSOP (Very special old Pale)

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What are the labeling term for a Armagnac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least six years old?

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XO (Extra Old) or Napoléon

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What are the labeling term for a Armagnac where the youngest part of the spirit is at least ten years old?

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Hors d’Age

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What are the labeling term for a Armagnac where the spirit has rested for three months?

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Blance

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What is the name of the Brandy de Jerez that is distilled to 70% avb or less?

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Holandes

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What is the name of the Brandy de Jerez that is distilled to between 70 to 86% avb?

A

Aguardientes

23
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What is the name of the Brandy de Jerez that is distilled to 86% avb or more?

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Destilados

24
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How much of a Brandy de Jerez need to be distilled to a strenght of 86 % abv or less?

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Minimum of 50%

25
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What are the key point in maturation for Brandy de Jerez?

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Must be aged in a solera system, barrel size of 1000L or less. Barrels shall have been used for sherry maturation before and maturation shall be done i Jerez.

26
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How long will a Brandy de Jerez under the name of Solera been aged?

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minimum of six months.

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How long will a Brandy de Jerez under the name of Solera Reserva been aged?

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minimum of one year.

28
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How long will a Brandy de Jerez under the name of Solera Gran Reserva been aged?

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minimum of three years.

29
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What is Grappa?

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A Pomace brandy that can only be made in Italy and protected by italian law.

30
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Key points in distillation for Grappa?

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Grappa must be distilled in a batch or continuous still, alcohol levels must be 86% abv or less.

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Key points in finishing for Grappa?

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its permitted to add aromatic plant material and 20g/l of sugar. Caramel can be added if the spirit have been aged for a minimum of twelve months.

32
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How long will a Grappa under the name of Vecchia or Invecchiata been aged?

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minimum of twelve months.

33
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How long will a Grappa under the name of Riserva or Stravecchia been aged?

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minimum of eighteen months.

34
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Numbers of grapes on a grappa bottle?

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no more then two

35
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If one grape is stated on the bottle of Grappa, meaning?

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the variety must account for minimum of 85% of the pomace used.

36
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If two grape is stated on the bottle of Grappa, meaning?

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the varieties must account for minimum of 85% of the pomace used.

37
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What are the key points for the orchards concerning Calvados production?

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The orchards must be planted with a minimum of 70 % bitter or bittersweet apple varieties and no more then 15% acidic apple varieties.

38
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What are the key points for the fermentation for production on Calvados?

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Must-enrichment, SO2 and added yeast are prohibited.

39
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What are the key points for the distillation of Calvados?

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Can be produced in a copper pot still size 30hl or copper double-column still. New sprit may not exceed 72% abv.

40
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What are the key points for the maturation of Calvados?

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Calvados must be aged in an oak vessel for a minimum of two years.

41
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What are the key points for the fermentation for production on Calvados Pays d’Auge?

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Must-enrichment, SO2 and added yeast are prohibited. The cider must contain a maximum of 30% of perry pears.

42
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What are the key points for the distillation for production on Calvados Pays d’Auge?

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New sprit may not exceed 72% abv.Must be double distilled in a 30hl pot still.

43
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What are the key points for the orchards concerning Calvados Domfrontais production?

A

A minimum of 15% of perry pears.
The orchards must be planted with a minimum of 70 % bitter or bittersweet apple varieties and no more then 15% acidic apple varieties.

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What are the key points for the fermentation for production on Calvados Domfrontais?

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Must-enrichment, SO2 and added yeast are prohibited.

Must contain a minimum of 30% of perry Pears.

45
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What are the key points for the distillation for production on Calvados Domfrontais?

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Must take place in a copper double-column still.

New sprit may not exceed 72% abv.

46
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What are the key points for the maturation of Calvados Domfrontais?

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Must be aged in oak vessels for a minimum of three years.

47
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What are the labeling term for a calvados where the youngest part of the spirit is at least two years old?

A

*** (three stars), VS (very special) or Fine

48
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What are the labeling term for a calvados where the youngest part of the spirit is at least three years old?

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Vieux or Réserve.

49
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What are the labeling term for a calvados where the youngest part of the spirit is at least four years old?

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VO ( Very old), VSOP (Very Special Old Pale) or Vieille Rèserve

50
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What are the labeling term for a calvados where the youngest part of the spirit is at least ten years old?

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XO (extra old) Hors d’âge, Très Vielle Réserve, Très Vieux , Extra

51
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What are the terms for a calvados where the age indication?

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The youngest spirit in the blend must be the age stated on the label.

52
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What are the terms for a calvados where the vintage indication?

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All spirits must come from the vintage stated on the label.

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