Learning outcome 3 Flashcards
Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal sparkling wines of the world and explain how the key natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery, law and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines
What is the primary grape used in Champagne production?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
True or False: Prosecco is primarily made from the Glera grape.
True.
Fill in the blank: The traditional method of sparkling wine production is known as _______.
Méthode Champenoise.
Which country is famous for its sparkling wine called Cava?
Spain.
What is the main difference between Champagne and Crémant?
Crémant is produced outside the Champagne region in France.
Name one key characteristic of sparkling wines made in the traditional method.
Secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Which region in Italy is renowned for producing Prosecco?
Veneto.
What is the sweetness level of a sparkling wine labeled as ‘Brut’?
Very dry.
True or False: Sekt is Germany’s term for sparkling wine.
True.
What is the primary grape used in the production of Sekt?
Riesling.
Which sparkling wine is often referred to as ‘the wine of kings’?
Champagne.
Identify one method used to produce sparkling wines other than the traditional method.
Charmat method.
What is the main characteristic of sparkling wines produced in the Charmat method?
Fermentation occurs in large tanks before bottling.
Name a key region known for producing sparkling wine in Australia.
Tasmania.
What is the name of the sparkling wine produced in the Loire Valley of France?
Crémant de Loire.
True or False: All sparkling wines are made using the same grape varieties.
False.
Which sparkling wine is typically sweeter: Asti Spumante or Champagne?
Asti Spumante.
What does ‘Non-Vintage’ (NV) mean on a bottle of sparkling wine?
A blend of wines from multiple years.
Which grape variety is primarily used in the production of Asti Spumante?
Moscato.
Identify one country known for producing sparkling wine labeled as ‘Franciacorta’.
Italy.
What is the aging requirement for a vintage Champagne?
Minimum of three years.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘dosage’ refers to the addition of _______ in sparkling wine production.
Sugar.
Which sparkling wine is traditionally served at the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States?
Champagne.
What is the primary grape used in the production of Lambrusco?
Lambrusco grape varieties.
True or False: Sparkling wine can only be produced in specific regions of the world.
False.
