Lu. Test Questions, Sparkling Flashcards
What is Champagne’s biggest viticultural challenge?
a) nematodes
b) frost
c) downy mildew
b) frost
Which sub-region in Champagne has Kimmeridgian clay soils?
a) Montagne de Reims
b) Côte de Bar
c) Côte des Blancs
b) Côte de Bar
What is liqueur de tirage?
a) wine and cane sugar solution added before bottling
b) wine, sugar, yeast nutrients and a clarifying agent for second fermentation.
c) wine and yeast nutrients added after riddling
b) wine, sugar, yeast nutrients and a clarifying agent for second fermentation
Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?
a) Côtes de Sézanne
b) Vallée de la Marne
c) Montagne de Reims
b) Vallée de la Marne
What is the min. time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
a) 15 months
b) 24 months
c) 36 months
c) 36 months
What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
a) 65
b) 82
c) 102
c) 102
Which is not considered to be one of the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
a) Côte des Blancs
b) Côte des Bar
c) Montagne de Reims
b) Côte des Bar
What % of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
a) 80
b) 100
c) 60
a) 80
Which best describes a young Blanc de Blancs?
a) medium weight with a rich and buttery character
b) light bodied with citrus and green apple fruit
c) rich with some structure and subtle red fruit
b) light bodied with citrus and green apple fruit
In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
a) Italy
b) Australia
c) Germany
b) Australia
Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
a) Transfer Method
b) Traditional Method
c) Tank Method
c) Tank Method
How long must a Crémant spend on lees?
a) 9 months
b) 12 months
c) 15 months
a) 9 months (soon 12)
In what region of Italy is Lambrusco produced?
a) Piemonte
b) Emilia-Romagna
c) Veneto
b) Emilia-Romagna
What grape is used for Prosecco?
a) Macabeo
b) Glera
c) Muscat
b) Glera
Which grape is not allowed in the production of a Crémant?
a) Chardonnay
b) Chenin Blanc
c) Gewurztraminer
c) Gewurztraminer
What is another name for the Charmat method?
a) Transfer method
b) Asti method
c) Tank method
c) Tank method
What area of California is known for sparkling wine?
a) Central Valley
b) Anderson Valley
c) Santa Barbara
b) Anderson Valley
Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?
a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) South Africa
c) South Africa
Champagne Pruning Techniques?
Chardonnay?
Pinot Noir?
Taille Chablis.
Cordon de Royat
Champagne?
What is the name of the shallow vertical press?
Coquard Press.
Champagne
Total Press quantity of grapes in KG’s?
Total amount of L kept?
Names of pressings and amounts?
160 kg grapes.
102 L juice.
First 82L used, called (Cuvee)
Last 20L not used, called (Taille)
Champagne.
Second Fermentation.
Name of additive?
LT
Liqueur de Tirage
Champagne
What is a Remueur?
Someone who Riddles the Champagne bottles.
Champagne
Liqueur de Tirage is added when?
At Second Fermentation.
Champagne
“Liqueur d’expedition” is added when?
After Disgorement
Champagne
“Liqueur d’expedition”
What is it made of?
Wine.
Cane Sugar Solution
Champagne
What determines the level of sweetness?
“Liqueur d’expedition”
Amount of Cane Sugar
Champagne
What is Dosage?
Sugar in “Liqueur d’expedition”
Champagne
What percentage do Growers Producers account for?
25%
What is another name for “Tank Method” production of Sparkling Wine?
2
Cuve Close.
Charmat
Champagne.
What is Prestige Cuvee?
Super Premium Wines.
Reflect best Vintage / Vineyard / House Style
What is Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG?
High quality Prosecco.
What grape is grown in Cote des Bar?
Pinot Noir
What grape is grown in Cote de Sezanne?
Chardonnay
What is “Assemblage”?
Blending
What is”Mousseux”?
Implies effervescence
What is “CIVC”?
Established in 1941.
Regulatory body responsible for mediating relations between growers and producers
Districts of Champagne?
Pinot Noir
Montagne de Reims
Districts of Champagne?
Pinot Meunier
Vallee de la Marne
Districts of Champagne?
Chardonnay
Cote des Blancs (Chardonnay)
What does Pinot Noir add to Champagne?
4
Body,
Red Fruit,
Richness,
Structure,
What does Chardonnay add to Champagne?
4
Citrus,
Elegance,
Floral,
Longevity
What does Pinot Meunier add to Champagne?
Fruitiness
How many Cremant AC are there in France?
7
Autolysis
Self-destruction of yeast cells after fermentation- contributes flavors, richness, and texture to the finished wine
Gyropalette
Hydraulic machine capable of mechanical riddling, typically holds 504 bottles
Sur pointe
Final stage of riddling, when the bottle is aged neck down after ageing is complete and before disgorging
Taille
Second pressing of Champagne
