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Sparkling Wine Production Flashcards

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What are the 6 methods of production used to make sparkling wine?

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  1. Traditional Method
  2. Transfer Method
  3. Ancestral Method
  4. Tank Method
  5. Asti Method
  6. Carbonation
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What is the Cheapest method of production for sparkling wine?

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Carbonation

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During second fermentation, alcohol level increase by how much?

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1.2-1.3%

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4
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For the production of sparkling wine, what are the ideal characteristics of the grapes used?

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  1. relatively low in sugar
  2. high acid levels
  3. sufficiently ripe so there are no green herbaceous flavors
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5
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What term is used to denote the best Champagnes in a producer’s range?

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Prestige Cuvée

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6
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What is a ‘Blanc de Noirs’?

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a white sparkling made exclusively from black grapes

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7
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What makes up the liqueur de tirage?

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Wine, sugar, yeast, yeast nutrients and a clarifying agent

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What makes up the Liqueur d’expedition?

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wine and sugar

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9
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The color of sparkling rose wine can be adjusted with the liqueur d’expedition - True or False?

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True

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10
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The Asti Method of sparkling wine is associated with which Italian wine region?

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Piemonte

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11
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How can autolytic characters be created using the tank method?

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using paddles to stir up the lees

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12
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Extra Herb is equivalent to which Champagne dosage?

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Extra Brut

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Describe the Asti Method.

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Juice is chilled and stored until needed, at that point it’s warmed and fermentation takes place in pressurised tanks. Initially CO2 is allowed to escape. Part way through, the tank is sealed so CO2 is trapped. Ferment continues until desired sweetness level is achieved. Wine is then chilled and filtered to stop fermentation. Wine is then bottled for immediate sale.

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14
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What is a term often associated with sparkling wines produced with the ancestral method?

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Pétillant Naturel or ‘Pet Nat’

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15
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When considering the Asti Method, when and how is the fermentation stopped?

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The ferment continues until the alcohol has reached approximately 7% abv and the pressure four to five atmospheres. The fermentation is stopped early by chilling the wine, which is then filtered under pressure to remove the yeast.

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16
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How many appellations exist in Champagne for the production of sparkling wines?

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1

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17
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How many villages in Champagne have premier cru status?

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44

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18
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How many villages in Champagne have grand cru status?

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17

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How many sub-regions exist within the Champagne appellation?

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5

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Which Champagne region lies 30km south-west of Épernay?

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The Cote de Sezanne

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Which Champagne region lies 100km South-east of Épernay?

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The Cote de Bar

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22
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What is the climate of Champagne?

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Cool continental

23
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What is one of the biggest weather challenges in the vineyards of Champagne?

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frost

24
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Champagne soils are dominated by what?

A

Chalk

25
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Name the 3 main grape varieties in Champagne.

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Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier

26
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Which grape variety is most commonly planted in the Cote des Blancs & Cote de Sézanne?

A

Chardonnay

27
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Which grape dominates in Montagne de Reims & Cote des Bar?

A

Pinot Noir

28
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Why is Meunier commonly planted in the Valle de la Marne?

A

It buds late, protecting it from spring frosts

29
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What is the Cuvée in Champagne?

A

The 1st liquid to come off the press

30
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After the Cuvée, the remainder of the liquid to come off the press in Champagne is known as what?

A

The taille

31
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What is the minimum aging time required for a non-vintage Champagne?

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15 months

32
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Vintage Champagne must be matured on the lees for a minimum of how many months?

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12 months

33
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What is a Prestige Cuvée?

A

The finest representation of a Champagne house’s range

34
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What is the most popular sweetness level made in Champagne?

A

Brut

35
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After Champagne, which region is the next largest center of sparkling wine production in France?

A

The Loire Valley

36
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What 3 characteristics does Pinot Noir contribute to the Champagne blend?

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  1. Greater body
  2. Structural backbone
  3. Red fruit
36
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In addition to Chardonnay, which 2 grapes might you associate with quality Crémant from Saumur?

A

Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc

37
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What is the minimum lees aging requirement for a Crémant?

A

9 months

38
Q

What are the 3 traditional grapes associated with Cava?

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Macabeo (Viura), Xarel-lo, and Parellada

39
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Which 2 traditional grapes are associated with Rosé Cava?

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Garnacha and Monastrell

40
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In which region is the Asti DOCG located?

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Piemonte, North-west Italy

41
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When should Asti be consumed?

A

As young as possible - It does not benefit from aging

42
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In Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG there are 2 terms used to denote an exceptional vineyard site, what are they?

A

Cartizze and Rive

43
Q

The grape formerly known as Prosecco is now known as what?

A

Glera

44
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Which country has the highest consumption of sparkling wine per captia?

A

Germany

45
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What is the main difference between a wine labelled Sekt and a wine labelled Deutscher Sekt?

A

The grapes for Sekt are usually sourced from France, Italy or Spain, whereas Deutscher Sekt grapes MUST be grown in Germany

46
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Premium Sekt is usually associated with which grape variety?

A

Riesling

47
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Which 3 cooler wine regions are associated with the premium production of Australian Sparkling Wines?

A

1) Yarra Valley
2) Adelaide Hills
3) Tasmania

48
Q

Which region produces the highest volume of New Zealand’s sparkling wine?

A

Marlborough

49
Q

What is the South African term for traditional method wines?

A

Cap Classique

50
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Which 2 Californian AVAs are associated with the production of quality sparkling wines?

A

Los Carneros and the Anderson Valley

51
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As it relates to Prosecco, what did the change in legislation in 2020 mean?

A

The change in legislation in 2020 means that sparkling rosé can now be produced by the DOC. The wines are predominantly made from Glera blended with a small proportion (up to 15%) of Pinot Noir

52
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In South Africa, how long must Cap Classique wines spend on lees?

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Cap Classique wines must spend a minimum of 12 months on the lees

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