Other Fruit Spirits Flashcards
What is the most common grape variety used in Brandy de Jerez?
Arien
What are the 3 classes of Brandy de Jerez and what are their distillation strengths?
Holandes (70% abv or less)
Aguardientes (between 70% and 86% abv) Destilados (86% abv or more)
Are column stills permitted in Brandy de Jerez?
Yes, they can be used to make all three classes. Pot stills are only used to make Holandes.
In law, at least 50% of Brandy de Jerez must be distilled to what strength or less?
86% abv. This means that Destilados cannot make up more than 50% of teh final spirit.
What is the maximum barrel size permitted in Brandy de Jerez?
1000 litres.
What is the maximum permitted sugar level when Brandy de Jerez is bottled?
35g/l
The labelling term “Solera Gran Reserva” stipulates what?
Aged for at least 3 years
In the Solera system, the groups of spirit that are the same age are called what?
Criaderas. (Except the oldest which is the Solera)
In what two countries is Pisco made?
Chile and Peru.
How many grape varieties are permitted in Peruvian Pisco
8
In terms of grape varieties, what are the similarities between Peruvian and Chilean Pisco?
Both countries use a high percentage of aromatic grape varieties, especially Muscat.
What is the maximum distillation strength of Chilean Pisco?
73% abv.
What is the range of bottling strength of Peruvian Pisco?
38% to 48%abv. No water may be added to reduce strength.
How many times is Peruvian Pisco distilled?
Once.
What is Pisco Mosto Verde?
A Peruvian Pisco distilled whilst the wine has not completed fermentation.
How many grape varieties are permitted in Chilean Pisco
11
What is Pisco Puro?
A Peruvian Pisco made from a single grape variety. The grape variety will appear on the label.
How long must Chilean Pisco be rested for?
A minimum of 60 days.
Under Chilean law, the labelling terms are determined by the strength of the spirit. What are the respective strengths of Corriente/Tradicional, Especial, Reservado and Gran Pisco?
30%, 35%, 40% and 43% abv.
What are the 3 classifications of South African Brandy?
Pot Still Brandy, Blended Brandy and Vintage Brandy.
Under South African law, what is the minimum age of Vintage Brandy?
Eight years in oak barrels.
What is the minimum pot still component of Blended Brandy is South Africa?
30% or more. This is based on absolute alcohol not total volume.
Does Pomace from black grapes need to be fermented?
No. The grape skins were included in the wine fermentation and removed afterwards and therefore have an alcohol content that is ready to be distilled.
Name the three seperate Calvados appelations?
Calvados, Calvados Pays D’Auge and Calvados Domfrontais
