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Lu. Test Questions, Sparkling Flashcards

1
Q

What is Champagne’s biggest viticultural challenge?

a) nematodes
b) frost
c) downy mildew

A

b) frost

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2
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Which sub-region in Champagne has Kimmeridgian clay soils?

a) Montagne de Reims
b) Côte de Bar
c) Côte des Blancs

A

b) Côte de Bar

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3
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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

A

b) wine, sugar, yeast nutrients and a clarifying agent for second fermentation

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4
Q

Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?

a) Côtes de Sézanne
b) Vallée de la Marne
c) Montagne de Reims

A

b) Vallée de la Marne

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5
Q

What is the min. time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?

a) 15 months
b) 24 months
c) 36 months

A

c) 36 months

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6
Q

What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?

a) 65
b) 82
c) 102

A

c) 102

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7
Q

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

A

b) Côte des Bar

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8
Q

What % of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?

a) 80
b) 100
c) 60

A

a) 80

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9
Q

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

A

b) light bodied with citrus and green apple fruit

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10
Q

In which country is the transfer method commonly used?

a) Italy
b) Australia
c) Germany

A

b) Australia

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11
Q

Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?

a) Transfer Method
b) Traditional Method
c) Tank Method

A

c) Tank Method

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12
Q

How long must a Crémant spend on lees?

a) 9 months
b) 12 months
c) 15 months

A

a) 9 months (soon 12)

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13
Q

In what region of Italy is Lambrusco produced?

a) Piemonte
b) Emilia-Romagna
c) Veneto

A

b) Emilia-Romagna

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14
Q

What grape is used for Prosecco?

a) Macabeo
b) Glera
c) Muscat

A

b) Glera

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15
Q

Which grape is not allowed in the production of a Crémant?

a) Chardonnay
b) Chenin Blanc
c) Gewurztraminer

A

c) Gewurztraminer

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16
Q

What is another name for the Charmat method?

a) Transfer method
b) Asti method
c) Tank method

A

c) Tank method

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17
Q

What area of California is known for sparkling wine?

a) Central Valley
b) Anderson Valley
c) Santa Barbara

A

b) Anderson Valley

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18
Q

Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?

a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) South Africa

A

c) South Africa

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19
Q

Champagne Pruning Techniques?
Chardonnay?
Pinot Noir?

A

Taille Chablis.

Cordon de Royat

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20
Q

Champagne?

What is the name of the shallow vertical press?

A

Coquard Press.

21
Q

Champagne
Total Press quantity of grapes in KG’s?
Total amount of L kept?
Names of pressings and amounts?

A

160 kg grapes.
102 L juice.
First 82L used, called (Cuvee)
Last 20L not used, called (Taille)

22
Q

Champagne.
Second Fermentation.
Name of additive?

A

LT

Liqueur de Tirage

23
Q

Champagne

What is a Remueur?

A

Someone who Riddles the Champagne bottles.

24
Q

Champagne

Liqueur de Tirage is added when?

A

At Second Fermentation.

25
Q

Champagne

“Liqueur d’expedition” is added when?

A

After Disgorement

26
Q

Champagne
“Liqueur d’expedition”
What is it made of?

A

Wine.

Cane Sugar Solution

27
Q

Champagne

What determines the level of sweetness?

A

“Liqueur d’expedition”

Amount of Cane Sugar

28
Q

Champagne

What is Dosage?

A

Sugar in “Liqueur d’expedition”

29
Q

Champagne

What percentage do Growers Producers account for?

A

25%

30
Q

What is another name for “Tank Method” production of Sparkling Wine?
2

A

Cuve Close.

Charmat

31
Q

Champagne.

What is Prestige Cuvee?

A

Super Premium Wines.

Reflect best Vintage / Vineyard / House Style

32
Q

What is Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG?

A

High quality Prosecco.

33
Q

What grape is grown in Cote des Bar?

A

Pinot Noir

34
Q

What grape is grown in Cote de Sezanne?

A

Chardonnay

35
Q

What is “Assemblage”?

A

Blending

36
Q

What is”Mousseux”?

A

Implies effervescence

37
Q

What is “CIVC”?

A

Established in 1941.

Regulatory body responsible for mediating relations between growers and producers

38
Q

Districts of Champagne?

Pinot Noir

A

Montagne de Reims

39
Q

Districts of Champagne?

Pinot Meunier

A

Vallee de la Marne

40
Q

Districts of Champagne?

Chardonnay

A

Cote des Blancs (Chardonnay)

41
Q

What does Pinot Noir add to Champagne?

4

A

Body,
Red Fruit,
Richness,
Structure,

42
Q

What does Chardonnay add to Champagne?

4

A

Citrus,
Elegance,
Floral,
Longevity

43
Q

What does Pinot Meunier add to Champagne?

A

Fruitiness

44
Q

How many Cremant AC are there in France?

A

7

45
Q

Autolysis

A

Self-destruction of yeast cells after fermentation- contributes flavors, richness, and texture to the finished wine

46
Q

Gyropalette

A

Hydraulic machine capable of mechanical riddling, typically holds 504 bottles

47
Q

Sur pointe

A

Final stage of riddling, when the bottle is aged neck down after ageing is complete and before disgorging

48
Q

Taille

A

Second pressing of Champagne

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