Italian Sparkling Wine Overview Flashcards
What two Italian wines are famously made via Tradition Method production?
Franciacorta & Trentodoc. They only produce about 4% of all sparkling wines in Italy.
In 2009 Italy over took France as the largest ____________ of sparkling wine by volume.
Exporter.
What percent of sparkling Italian wine is make via the Tank Method?
About 96%. About half of that is Prosecco.
Who is the Italian developer that created the Tank Method? Hint: its another name from Tank Method.
Martinotti. The Martinotti Method.
Who is the Frenchman that refined the Tank or Martinotti Method? Hint: Its the 3rd name for the Tank Method.
Charmat.
What two famous wines in Italy are made via the Tank or Martinotti Method?
Prosecco and Lambrusco.
The ________ Method is a variation on the Tank Method
Asti
