Oak Flashcards
Oak is a Light weight, watertight, malleable wood. true or false?
True.
doe oak allow for for gentle slow oxidation?
Yes.
New oak contributes Lactones and phenolic aldehydes. true or false
True.
Common aromas oak contributes…
Vanilla, clove, spice, smoke, char, butterscotch
What is Micro-oxygenation - (Microbullage)?
An aeration technique in which small amounts of oxygen are allowed to enter stainless steel tanks during either fermentation or maturation of the wine.
Micro-oxygenation is also believed to soften tannins and, in conjunction with the use of oak chips, is frequently practiced as an alternative to oak barrel aging.
the flavor imparted by an oak barrel dependent on the level of ___ and the type of ___. `
Level of Toast and type of Wood.
French oak are produced from what two trees?
Quercus Robur and Quercus petraea trees.
Characterized by tight wood grain developed by slow growth.
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What is the name of the AMerican White Oak Tree?
Quercus Alba. This tree gives off a distinct coconut and vanilla aromas
French Oak is usually air-dried or Kiln-dried?
air-dried, a gentle process that leaches out some of the oaks more aggressive tannins and flavors.
American Oak is usually air-dried or Kiln-dried?
Quickly Kiln-dried and lactones are concentrated.
what is the three step process to making a Oak Barrel?
Warming (Chauffage)
Shaping (Cintrage)
Toasting (Bousinage).
toasting has a significant impact on the wine.
What does toasting Oak contribute to the wine?
While the level of lactones (ressponsible for oaky aromas) and vanillin rises with increased toasting, they willl subside with heavy toasting in place of spicier, smokier aromas. light toast promotes the most extraction of tannins.
