Sparkling

Question 1

Production Method: Traditional
Explain the technique

Answer 1

Wine is fermented and disgorged from the same bottle

Question 2

Production Method: Transfer
Explain the technique

Answer 2

Wine is fermented in the bottle and disgorged into a tank

Question 3

Production Method: Tank
Explain the technique

Answer 3

Wine is fermented in a tank (no yeast autolysis)

Question 4

Production Method: Carbonation
Explain the technique

Answer 4

CO2 is added to a still wine

Question 5

List 2 grape varieties used for a classic Champagne

Answer 5

1. Chardonnay
2. Pinot Noir

Question 6

Explain Blanc de Blanc

Answer 6

White wine made from white grape varieties (Chardonnay)

Question 7

Explain Blanc de Noir

Answer 7

White wine made from black grape varieties (Pinot Noir/ Meunier)

Question 8

Explain cuvee

Answer 8

White wine made from a blend of white and black grape varieties

Question 9

During the autolysis process where does the principal flavor come from?

Answer 9

Dead yeast cells, bread like aromas (chem. reaction of lees with wine- producing amino acids and releasing proteins)

Question 10

Explain the purpose of tirage liquer

Answer 10

Mix of yeast and sugar added to still wine during second fermentation to make bubbles

Question 11

Explain disgorgement

Answer 11

Removing dead yeast cells from wine

Question 12

Least expensive style of sparkling is?

Answer 12

Carbonation