Sparkling Wines Flashcards

1
Q

Sparkling wine is made by one of 2 methods. Name the two methods.

A

Bottle-fermented method

Tank method

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2
Q

What makes sparkling wine fizzy

A

2nd fermentation

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3
Q

Sparkling wine starts with a light wine. Why?

A

The process will add 1-2% abv and carbon dioxide

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4
Q

What happens during the 2nd fermentation

A

The CO2, which cannot escape, dissolves in the wine.

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5
Q

During the fermentation, what happens to the yeast?

A

The dead yeast cells form a sediment called ‘lees’ and sink to the bottom.

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6
Q

What is yeast autolysis or self digestion

A

A period of ageing, during which the less slowly release flavours into the wine

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7
Q

Where does sparking wine gets is autolytic flavours from

A

Yeast autolysis

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8
Q

What is disgorge

A

Removing of the yeasty deposit

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9
Q

How is the yeast removed in the traditional method?

A

The bottle is slowly tipped and jiggled so the yeast slides into the neck of the bottle.
The plug of the yeast in the neck is then frozen and the pressures forces the yeast out when unsealed.

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10
Q

What is dosage

A

After yeast pushed out, bottled is topped up with wine and sugar

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11
Q

What does Brut mean?

A

Dry

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12
Q

Describe the transfer method

A

Empty the entire contents of the bottle into a tank under pressure, filter to remove the yeast, dosage then bottle.

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13
Q

Is the transfer method permitted in Champagne and cava?

A

No

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14
Q

What grapes make champagne

A

Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay

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15
Q

Meaning of non-vintage

A

Grapes blended from a variety of years

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16
Q

Meaning of vintage

A

Grapes all grown in the same year

17
Q

Flavours of good quality champagne

A

Dry, high acidity, green and citrus fruit and autolytic

18
Q

What does ‘Cremant’ indicate?

A

A sparkling wine made using the traditional method

19
Q

What is Cava

A

Spanish sparkling wine made in the traditional method

20
Q

What is ‘Methode Cap Classique’?

A

South African sparkling wine made in the traditional method.

21
Q

Tank method

A

Dry wine into a pressurised tank
Tank sealed
After 2nd fermentation, wine filtered and bottled under pressure

22
Q

Does tank method produce autolytic character?

A

No

23
Q

Sweet sparkling wine is fermented how many times?

A

Once

24
Q

How is sweet sparkling wine made

A

Grape juice
Pressurised tank
CO2 allowed to escape and then trapped at the end
Fermentation interrupted by chilling the wine
Yeast removed by filtration

25
Q

Example of sweet sparkling wine

A

Asti DOCG

Moscato

26
Q

Examples of tank fermented sparkling wine

A

Prosecco

Sekt