Jura Flashcards
Signature white?
Savagnin
Only wine product created through the action of service yeast?
Vin Jaune
Straw wine?
Vine de paille
Fortified must?
Macavin
Oxidative?
Sous Voile
Non Oxidative?
Ouille
Where does the Jurassic geological time period take it’s name from?
Jura Mountains
Where is Jura located?
Between Burgundy and Switzerland
Name of wine growing area?
Revermont
Climate?
Continental, alpine influence
Most planted grape?
Chardonnay
What is Trousseau known as in Portugal?
Bastardo
What grape is first to be harvested?
Pinot Noir
40% of all red grapes planted?
Poulsard
Most common pruning method?
Guyot
What 2 grapes are made according to Burgundy vinification methods and aged in oak for 6-18 months?
Some Trousseau and Pinot Noir reds
Ouille Savagnin wines in Aoc Arbois are labeled?
Nature
What is Ouille?
Without Ullage
Topped up or without oxygen
If wine is with ullage, what term is put on label?
Tradition
But term is not legally defined by Aoc law
When can Vin Jaune be sold?
6 years and 3 months after the vintage or January 7 years after harvest
What is Vin de Paille?
Blend of red and white
PN is not allowed
Grapes dried min 6 weeks
Largest Aoc in Jura by volume and size?
Arbois Aoc
What grapes are allowed in Cotes du Jura Aoc?
All 5 Jura’s main grapes