OTHER BRANDYS Flashcards
Name 3 French brandies not from Armagnac or Cognac regions?
brandies labeled as Fine de Bordeaux, Fine de Bourgogne, and Fine de la Marne are made in each corresponding region, but are rarely seen today.
What is Weinbraund?
German Brandy The German distiller Asbach produces Weinbraund in a Charentais pot still, using base wine produced from Cognac grapes
Spain has an important tradition of brandy production, predating that of Cognac, in what region?
Andalucía.
What is a protected designation for brandies produced in the region of sherry and aged in a similar solera method?
Brandy de Jerez
Brandy de Jerez is distilled in what?
copper stills (alquitaras)
Brandy de Jerez is based on what grapes?
Airén and Palomino grapes
What comprises the solera used by Brandy de Jerez producers?
Used American oak sherry casks comprise the solera, which allows Brandy de Jerez producers to achieve excellent consistency year after year.
Brandies labeledSolerawill have been aged for how long?
one year on average
Brandies labeledSolera Reserva will have been aged for how long?
average three years
Brandies labeledSoleraGran Reserva will have been aged for how long?
average ten years
Name some notable sherry producers who also make Brandy de Jerez?
Domecq, Emilio Lustau, and Osborne
Where are lighter brandies produced in Spain?
Lighter brandies are produced in Catalonia, from producers such as Miguel Torres.
What are Portuguese brandies called?
aguardente
The Italian producer Buton makes what style brandies from what grapes
Italian producer Buton makes Cognac-style brandies from Trebbiano grapes—the Italian synonym for Ugni Blanc.
Describe California brandies
Californian brandies, made from 100% Californian grapes, have historically been of lesser quality, but newer entries from producers like Germain-Robin, an artisan producer in Ukiah, are generating great praise.
What is Pisco?
Pisco, a brandy produced in Chile and Peru, is not aged in wood and is experiencing resurgent popularity in the US as the base of the Pisco Sour cocktail.
T/F If viticulture is prevalent in an area, someone is likely distilling wine into brandy.
True
Are Pomace spirits brandies?
Pomace spirits are produced from pomace—the remnants left after pressing grapes—rather than wine and are therefore not brandies, but they share similar characteristics.
Is water added to the Pomace?
Water may or may not be added to the pomace, depending on the spirit.
Name 3 examples of Pomace spirits
Marc(France),grappa(Italy), andbagaceira(Portugal) are examples of pomace spirits
Where is Marc produced?
In France,marcis produced in most wine regions but the best examples are made in Champagne, Alsace, and Burgundy.
What is the reputation of Grappa?
The Italian grappa long suffered a reputation of lower quality—often likened to jet fuel in character and strength. Today, happily, many quality grappas are produced throughout Italy, particularly in regions associated with fine wine.
Who first distilled a single varietal grappa?
Jacopo Poli and Giannola Nonino, the first to distill a single varietal—Picolit—for grappa, produce refined and aromatic examples.
Is Grappa clear?
Most grappa is clear in color; however, some wood-aged examples may be found, labeled riserva,stravecchia, vecchiaorinvecchiata. Grappa may be aromatized, with the addition of herbal, spice, or fruit flavor.