Self assessment 3 Flashcards
t or f
in the transfer method of sparkling wine production the wine is sold in the same bottle that the second fermentation took place
F
compared to the methode champenoise method, the transfer method is less expensive because
it avoids the process of riddling and disgorgement
in the space provided insert the steps in the methode champenoise production process that have been omitted harvest press 1st fermentation blending
2nd fermentation
riddling
permanent cap
harvest press 1st fermentation blending Ligueru de tirage 2nd fermentation riddling disgorment Dosage permanent cap
champagne grapes are not de-stemmed prior to pressing because…
a. technology has not been created for that purpose in the champagne region
b. components from the skins and expecially the stems are desirable in champagne
c. the stems provide a conduit for the juice to flow more freely through the mass of grapes
d. there isnt enough time to de-stem
- c. the stems provide a conduit for the juice to flow more freely through the mass of grapes
the determining factor for the final degree of sweetness in a bottle of champagne is
a. the amount of sugar in the liqueur de triage
b. the amount of sugar in the dosage
c. the amount of yeast in the liqueur de dosage
- b. the amount of sugar in the dosage
list the predominate grape varieties of champagne in vallee de la marne
Pinot meunier
list the predominate grape varieties of champagne in cote de blancs
Chard
list the predominate grape varieties of champagne in montagne de reims
Pinot Noir
what is the name of the unique soil of champagne located primarily in the cote des blancs
Kimmeriddgan
what method of production specifically is used to make asti
the arrested tank method
what does the letters NM on a bottle of champagne stand for
Negociant manipulant
what is autolysis
aging on dead yeast cells
what is the name of the equipment that is used to automate the process of riddling
gyropalettes
name the predominant white grapes used in the production of cava
- macabeo
- parellada
- xarel-lo
- chardonnay
what production technique is most often used for german sekt
the bulk process
t or f
the major river in germany wine region is the mosel
f it is the rhein river
t or f
a qualitatswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete is one step down in quality from a qualitatswein mit pradikat
t
define anbaugebiete
the word for one of the german wine regions
define sussreserve
unfermented grape juice added to wine before bottling
define kabinett
fully mature grapes, driest of the QmP wines
define auslese
Late-harvest wines from separately picked ripe nunches
define spatlese
late harvest category of amp wines
define erzeugerabfullung
bottled by the producer whether a grower or estate
define landwein
The german equivalent to vin de pays
t or f
the term for the driest german wines is sekt
f
how many wine growing regions are there in germany
14
what is the main difference that separates the classification of german wines from the classification of french or italian wines
french and italian wine are classified generally by quality level within a region whereas region plays little part in the classification of wines of germany whose classification system revolves around the ripeness of the grapes at harvest time without regard for the region where they are grown
t or f the following is the correct ascending order for the ripeness level of QmP grapes at Harvest a. kabinett b. auslese c. spatlese d. beerenauslese e. trockenbeerenauslese if false list the correct order
a kabinett c Spatlese b auslese d deerenauslese e trockenbeerenauslese
t or f
german wines sold in long slender brown bottles are usually from the mosel river valley
f
oechsle is the german term that is used to indicate
a. the degree of sugar in grapes
b. the percent of noble rot present in a vineyard
c. the individual vineyard site that the grapes came from
a. the degree of sugar in grapes
Botrytis or noble rot is referred to in germany as
edeifaule
t or f
in order for a german wine to qualify for the distinction of eiswein botrytis must always be present on the grapes at harvest time
f
strohwein and ausbruch are catefories of wine found in
a. germany
b. austia
c. romania
d. none of the above
b. austia
which classic region(s) does macabeo come from
Penedes
which classic region(s) does palomino and pedro ximenez come from
xerez
which classic region(s) does albarino come from
Rias Baixas
which classic region(s) does tempranillo come from
Ribera del duero and rioja
which classic region(s) does touriga nacional come from
Douro valley
what is another name for macabeo grape
viura
what is the primary region for cava
penedes
priorato is located in the region of
catalonia
name 2 fortified wine DO of andalucia
1 malaga
2 Jerez
t or f
gran riserva wines from rioja must be aged in a minimum total of 4 years before being released
f 5 years 2 years in wood
t or f
a riserva wine from rioja must have at least 1 year of aging in wood
t
the key fine wine red grape of spain is the
tempranillo
the albarino grape is most often associated with the spanish do
rias baixas
teh rioja do is located in what region
upper ebro
t or f
red wine making in rioja is characterized less by fermentation and more maturation
t
t or f
egri bikaver is the famous white wine from hungary
f
hungry famous desert wine is
tokaji aszu
what are the 2 basic types of sherry
- fino
2. oloroso
what is flor
film forming yeast that forms on the surface of fino sherry
the solera system is a fractional blending system used in production of sherry with 2 main purposes
- maintain a consistent style
2. provide fresh nutrients for the flor yeast on the aging sherries
which order would be the most desirable way to taste amontillado olorosso fino Manzanilla
manzanilla
fino
amontillado
olorosso
t or false
the ribera del duero is the main river of the valley where grapes are grown for the production of port wine
f
port is considered a
a. vin de liqueur
b. vin doux naturel
c. liqueur de tirage
b. vin doux naturel
port is fortified______ (before during after) fermentation
during
t or f
vintage port is considered a wood aged port?
f
LBV stands for
late bottled vintage
LBV ports are aged in wood for between ____ and ___ years before being bottled
4 and 6 years
of all the types of madeira which is the fullest and sweetest
moimsey
t or f
a wine that is labeled AOC sauternes will always be sweet
t
banyuls is produced in what region and from predominantly which grape
in rousillion from the grenache grape
what term is used to describe the level of sweetness of hungarian tokaji wines
puttonyos the higher the number the sweeter the wine
what are 3 ways that a grape sugars can become concentrated so that sweet wines will be produced
- botrytis
- freezing (on the vine)
- drying
