Revision for Exam Flashcards
Wine
beverage made from fermented juice of grapes
Yeast
microscopic organisms that live naturally alongside grapes
Fermentation
when yeast consume the sugars and produce alcohol, CO2 and heat
Vitis Vinifera
The grape species which wine is made from
Wine Categories/styles
Light, Sparkling, Fortified
Light Wine
Still, 8 - 15%
Sparkling Wine
Bubbles of CO2 trapped in bottle
Methode Traditionelle
2nd Fermentation of still wine in the bottle
Tank Fermented Sparkling
2nd Fermentation in tank, cheaper, Asti, Prosecco
Fortified Wine
addition of alcohol during winemaking process 15-22%
PDO
Protected Designation of Origin - entire product MUST be traditionally and entire made within specific region, acquiring unique properties. 100% of the grapes must come from the area. Strict AC
PGI
Protected Geographic Indication - entire produce must be traditionally and partially prepared within the specific region. 85% from the area.
Terroir
set of environmental influences that affect the growing of certain products, leaving an impression of these influences on the products, reflecting and attributing certain qualities
Wine Terroir
grape variety, soil profile, vine growing, wine making, land soil, drainage, aspect, topography, climate
Auckland
Chardonnay, Bordeaux Blend
Northland
Cab Sav, Chardonnay
Gisborne
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Viognier
Hawkes Bay
Cab Sav, Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay
Gimblett Gravels
First viticultural appellation in new world, distinct soil type, from old Ngaruroro riverbed