Module 2 - Factors Influencing Style, Quality and Price, The Wine Label Flashcards
Factors Influencing Style, Quality and Price, The Wine Label
What affects the temperature of a vineyard?
Climate, soil & weather
Which wine gets the longest period of skin contact?
Red wine
What are the 2 geographical categories in the EU?
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) & PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
What are the labeling terms that indicate a wine is dry?
Trocken, Sec, or Seco
In Italy, what are the 2 traditional labeling terms used instead of PDO?
Denominazione di Origine Controlla (DOC) and Denominizione di Origine ControllataDOCa
What is the German terms for late harvest?
Spatlese
What is the order of the main steps of still white wine production?
Crush, press, ferment
Why are soils made of chalk and gravel considered the best in areas with heavy rainfall?
This allows the rain water to drain away quickly.
What components do grapes grown in hot climates typically display?
More alcohol, more tannins, fuller body and lower acidity.
What does the use of new oak with oxygen during maturation do to red wine?
Using NEW oak barrels will SOFTEN TANNINS
What are the components that describe wines grown in a cooler climate?
Lower alcohol, lower tannin, lighter body, higher acidity
What are the 5 components needed to produce a crop of healthy grapes?
Carbon dioxide, sunlight, water, warmth, & nutrients
What part of the grape is responsible for tannins?
Stalk & skin
What role does yeast play in the fermentation process?
Consumes sugar to produce alcohol.
What is the best definition of “Climate?”
Weather conditions expected in a typical year.
Generally speaking, what 2 factors produce higher quality grapes?
Lower level of nutrients in the ground and lower yields.
What region in France is warmer because of the influence of ocean currents?
Bordeaux (Coastal France)
Why are “pumping over” and “punching down” used in making red wine?
Helps aid in the extraction of color, tannin, & flavors.
What are the traditional terms used for PDO in the EU classification?
DOC, AOC, & DO
What best describes the main steps in red wine production?
Crush, ferment, press
