Practice Quiz #10 Champagne Flashcards
What do Champagne, Sherry and Port have in common?
They’re all blended wines, and the shipper is responsible for all the phases of production.
Where in France does the Champagne Region lie?
Northeast of Paris
What are the four main areas of the Champagne Region?
Marne Valley Cote de Blancs Reims Mountain Aube
What three grapes go into making Champagne?
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay
What are the three major types of Champagne?
Nonvintage/mutiple vintage Vintage “Prestige” Cuvee
What is the Champagne making process called?
Methode Champenoise
What is the minimum amount of time that a Vintage Champagne and a Non-Vintage Champagne must age in the bottle?
Nonvintage Champagne: 15 Months Vintage Champagne: 3 Years
What is Liqueur de Triage?
A mixture of sugar and yeast added to the base wine after the blending process to begin the second fermentation.
Define the following terms: Riddling Disgorging Dosage
Riddling - Gradually turning Champagne bottles while slowly tipping them upside down. Disgorging - Freezing and removing sediment in the neck of a champagne bottle. Dosage - A mixture of wine and sugar that replaces the wine lost during disgorging.
What are the seven levels of Dryness/Sweetness in Champagne?
Brut Nature Extra Brut Brut Extra Sec/Dry
What is a Blanc de Blanc Champagne? A Blanc de Noir?
Blanc de Blanc : 100% Chardonny Grapes Blanc de Noir: 100% Pinot Noir Grapes
Roughly how many pounds per square inch of pressure does one bottle of Champagne contain?
90 psi.
What are the names of sparkling wine from Spain, Italy and Germany?
Spain: Cava Italy: Spumante Germany: Sekt
From which Region of Italy does Prosecco come?
The Veneto.
