Mid-Term Flashcards
Vines start producing grapes after; live for
2 years; 20-40 years
Life of vine
You should know it
Vitis vinifera
Species of vine from N America used to combat phylloxera
Seed is
Rich in anti-oxydants
Pulp has
Sugars, acids
Skin has
Tannins, color, and aromas
Describe the harvest
- Grapes picked
- Destemmed and crushed
- Wine comes from fermentation
- Malo-actic fermentation (all red wines, some white)
Name 3 red Italian and international varietals
- Merlot
- Pinot noir
- Sangiovese
Name 3 white Italian and international varietals
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot grigio
Organic vs traditional approach
Organic- copper, sulfur
Traditional- pesticides under berry
Elements of a Terroir
- Climate
- Soil + Terrain
- Tradition
Old world relies on
Tradition
Old world
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France
Appellation system is
A way to codify terroir
Varietal wines
Lower tier, connected to style
Appellation quality
Medium to high tier, related to terroir
How long wine has to age depends on
- Wine style
- Appellation value and rules
- Packaging
Most white wines are aged in
Steel tanks, concrete tanks
Winemaking costs
- Sunken cost of land
- Aging containers
- Stuck invested capital
- Production costs
- Labor
- Management
Pruning
Trimming the dead buds
Deleafing
Helps provide more sunshine to grapes that are developing
Packaging based on
- Brand image
- Quality perception
- Product benchmarking
- Added value
Thicker bottle shows
Better quality
Smaller bottle shows
More expensive, sweeter