Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

WSET D4 Sparking Wine > Lambrusco > Flashcards

Lambrusco Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
WSET ® Level 1 Spirits flashcards Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Spirits flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 1 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Wine flashcards Wine Appreciation flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Spirits flashcards WSET® Level 4 Wine flashcards
1
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Highlights

what is the prodcution method of Lambrusco and what region is it found?

A

-mainly red, tank method, spumante or frizzante

Lambrusco varieties

principally in Emilia-Romagna -central Italy close to the River Po

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Highlights

Describe the general characteristics of the wine?

A

Mainly red wine- color ranges from pale pink to deep ruby

flavors of strawberry, red cherry and red plum fruity

medium to medium + tannins

high acidity

usually has RS

examples range in prices from inexpensive to med-priced

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

describe the climate of Emilia-Romagna?

A

warm continental climate

adequate rainfall w/ threats at harvest

Irrigation used adequate water at critical points

region has low hills around 150 m of altitude

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

describe the soils in Emilia-Romagna?

A

predominantly clay and silt

  • good water holding capacity
  • soil prone to be compacted

grassed between rows for machinery in wet periods

high fertility soils combines with variety =high yields

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

form of vine training used?

A

most common used are cordon trained (e.g. Sylvoz)

Geneva Double Curtin

suitable for high vigor vines and allowing full mechanization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

viticulture practices?

A

sustainable viticulture achievable due to river humidity

fungal diseases spraying is a necessity

vigilant canopy mgt, monitoring weather forecast anticipate hazards

Grapevine Yellows hazard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

Describe Grapevine Yellows in a vineyard?

A

Bacterial Disease

  • is a group of diseases by a type of bacteria
  • serious threat to viticulture – no treatment available

-spread by vectors w/ include leafhoppers & by nurseries selling untreated, diseased stock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

DOCs named after the Lambrusco variety

A

named after Varieties:

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC - Salamino

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC- Sorbara

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC- Grasparosso

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

DOC named after the province?

A

Reggiano Lambrusco or Reggiano DOC-

varieties with in a delimited area of Reggio-Emilia province

Lambrusco di Modena DOC or Modena DOC

varieties grown in the Modena province

Regulation permit very high yield 161hL which can lead to low fruit concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

describe Lambrusco Salamino?

A

Most widely planted

produces fragrant, deep color, full bodied

high acidity

mostly blended with other varities

______ di Santa Croce DOC

requires 85% of variety

max yield of 133 hL/ha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

Lambrusco Grasparossa

A

does best on clay and silt

only variety to be grown mainly on hillsides

deep color, full bodied

med+ tannins

______ di Castelvetro DOC

requires 85% of variety

max yield of 126 hL/ha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Growing Env and Grape Growing

Lambrusco di Sorbara

A

produces a lighter bodied, high acid

________ DOC

requires 60% of variety

max yield of 126 hL/Ha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking

Maceration?

A

on the skins for 1-2 days

varieties have high level of anthocyanins

short ___ restrict amount of tannins extracted

Grasparossa- typically produces fuller bodied more structured

must kept on skins for 3-4 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking

1st fermentation?

A

1st ferm 18-20 (64-68)

MLF blocked-

goal fruity aroma and high acidity preserved

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking

2nd fermentation ?

A

tank method

ferm at 12-15C (54-59F)

two weeks for Frizzante and 1 month for Spumante

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking

maturation and sweetness?

A

No maturation on lees- goal preserve primary fruit

no dosage of dryer styles (0 dosage to Brut)

Sweeter: have ferm stopped at desired sweeness

and or blending Must or RCGM.

  • goal large volumes of wine to be made and ready for release
  • inexpensive
17
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Winemaking

other styles of Lambrusco?

A

Some traditional method are also made

some Ancestral methods made -undisgorged ferm in bottle

18
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

characteristics of wines labeled with IGT?

A

can be spumante or frizzante

labelled as IGT Emilia

19
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

Spumante:

A

can be labeled IGT Emila

DOC make up 25-30% of production, IGT make up the rest

DOC min 11% ABV

Labelled according to EU standard for sparkling wine sweetness

20
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

Frizzante:

A

can be labeled IGT Emila

DOC min 10.5% ABV

Labeled sweetness: secco/asciutto, abboccato, ambaile

21
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

Amabile or dolce?

A

permitted to have min 7% ABV

must have a min potential for alcohol to make a 10.5-11% ABV

22
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

business types for production?

A

average size of property remains small – less than 3 hA

size has more than doubled since 2000

growers leave industry and sell property to others

most growers sell to co-ops or larger private wineries

23
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

market?

A

Domestic: buys 1/3

Export: buys 2/3

principally in supermarkets and in the hospitality sectors

small proportion of typically higher quality sold in specialty shop

24
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

defined characteristics of a very good example?

A

made with concentrated & well defined fruit

Cieto Chiarli

Lambrusco is not a protected name- struggle to differentiate from lessor quality producers

struggle to throw off the inexpensive, red frothy & sweet.

-makes hard to promote high quality wine

25
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

Cantine Riunite & CIV -progression of growth?

A

Italy’s largest co that specializes in Lambrusco and prosecco

1950 created by merger of 9 local co-ops in Reggio Emilia

later CIV coops in Modena joined -now 1,800 current members

2002 Cantine Maschio (prosecco producer joined)

2008 Gruppo Italiano Vini (large Co-op joined w/ wines from across Italy)

26
Q

LAMBRUSCO- Wine Law and Wine Business

Cantine Riunite & CIV’s market?

A

Domestic market buys ½ (retailers then hospitality

Export market 50%-

particular success with Amabile in US

Tom markets: UK, USA, Mexico, Germany, France

growth in 2010-2011 and 2017-2018

WSET D4 Sparking Wine (25 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions