Sparkling Flashcards
What mainly determines the intensity of autolytic character in a traditional method sparkling wine?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A the size of the bottle B the amount of yeast & sugar added to the base wine C the length of time the wine spends in contact with the lees D the grape varieties in the base wine
c
Which of the following sparkling wines is made from the Glera grape variety?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Champagne B Asti DOCG C Méthode Cap Classique D Prosecco DOC
D
Which of the following is NOT a reason that a producer would choose to use tank method to produce their sparkling wine?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the base wine is made from aromatic grapes and the producer wants to preserve these aromatics
B
tank method is significantly less expensive
C
tank method is a simpler, less labor intensive process
D
tank method wines create more complex autolytic characters due to extended lees contact
D
How do you instigate the second fermentation for sparkling wine production?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A add yeast to the dry base wine B add sugar to the dry base wine C add sugar & yeast to the dry base wine D add yeast & alcohol to the dry base wine
C
What is liqueur d’expédition?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
a mixture of wine and sugar
B
the amount of sugar added after disgorgement
C
the process of adding a mixture of wine and sugar after disgorgement
D
the frozen plug of ice and lees that is removed during disgorgement
a
What is the reason that bottle fermentation adds extra flavors to a sparkling wine?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A the smaller vessel concentrates flavors B extended time with the yeast adds aromas of biscuit & bread C extra sugar adds sweet fruit flavors D bottle caps allow air inside to help oxidize the wine
B
The term Méthode Traditionelle on a sparkling wine label indicates…
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the wine underwent a second fermentation in-bottle
B
the wine underwent a second fermentation in a sealed tank
C
the wine was made in the Champagne region of France
D
the wine underwent hand riddling
a
From which of the following regions would you most likely find a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A California B Catalunya C South Africa D Australia
c
What are the three varieties used in a typical Champagne blend? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A Chardonnay B Pinot Noir C Pinot Blanc D Sauvignon Blanc E Riesling F Meunier G Glera
A , B, F
What are non-vintage sparkling wines?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
a base wine that is not of sufficient quality to be labelled ‘vintage’
B
a blend of base wine from no more than two vintages
C
a blend of base wines from several vintages
D
any sparkling wine that is not produced in Champagne
c
Which of the following choices best matches this description of a sparkling wine: low alcohol, sweet wine with pronounced floral aromas and flavors of grapes, peaches, and pears
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Champagne B Asti DOCG C Méthode Cap Classique D Prosecco DOC
b - ASTI
True or False? For traditional method sparkling wines, the bottle is sealed with a cork prior to second fermentation.
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
True
B
False
fALSE
Which of these methods are used to create the bubbles in sparkling wine? Check all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A pumping carbon dioxide through a wine B capturing carbon dioxide produced during a second fermentation in a tank C dissolving oxygen into the wine D capturing carbon dioxide produced during a second fermentation
A, B, D
How much does the alcohol level increase after the second fermentation during sparkling wine production?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A 1% abv B 1.25% abv C 1.5% abv D 2% abv
C
Which of these statements about the base wine for sparkling wines are TRUE? Check all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A Dry B Low acidity C Low in alcohol D Blend of different wines E High alcohol F High acidity G Off-dry
A. Dry
C. Low in alcohol
D. Blend of different wines
F. High acidity
