Sparkling Wine Flashcards
How is carbon dioxide created in base wine?
CO2 is a by-product of the fermentation process when making wine
How much pressure is in a 2nd fermentation vat?
2-3 atmospheres. About the same pressure as a truck tyre
What is Tank Method also known as?
Charmat method
How many days is wine kept in 2nd Fermentation tank?
10 days
How much CO2 and alcohol is produced compared to champagne wine method?
Less alcohol and CO2
What are lees?
Dead yeast cells
Why do you need to filter the wine after secondary fermentation?
To remove sediment
What does chilling a bottle of sparkling wine do to the CO2 inside?
It prevents the CO2 from dissipating
Why do winemakers ‘dose up’ sparkling wine after filtering?
Winemakers add sugar (legal for sparkling wine) to create a sweeter wine. The end result is the style of wine; e.g. Brut: 0-12 g/L, Extra Dry: 17-31 g/L, Dry: 17-32 g/L
When sparkling wine is poured into a wine glass, what is the term for the ring of bubbles which form on the inside of the wine glass?
The collar
What do the size of the bubbles indicate in sparkling wine?
The smaller the bubbles, the more texture and higher quality.
What are the bubbles of the sparkling wine called?
The bead
Where do the ‘bready’ characteristics come from in a sparkling wine?
Secondary fermentation, but is stronger with Method Traditional
What is chilled?
Colder than a domestic refrigerator
Why are sparkling wines chilled?
To retain bubbles
