Sparkling Wines Flashcards
▢ the meaning of the labelling term ‘Brut’ and how it indicates style and quality for sparkling wines
▢ the meaning of the labelling term ‘Demi-Sec’ and how it indicates style and quality for sparkling wines
▢ the meaning of the labelling term ‘Vintage/Non-Vintage’ and how it indicates style and quality for sparkling wines
▢ the meaning of the labelling term ‘Traditional Method’ and how it indicates style and quality for sparkling wines
▢ the meaning of the labelling term ‘Méthode Cap Classique’ and how it indicates style and quality for sparkling wines
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What are the three varieties used in a typical Champagne blend? Select all that apply.
a. Chardonny
b. Pinot Noir
c. Pinot Bland
d. Sauvignon BLanc
e. Riesling
f. Meunier
g. Glera
a. Chardonny
b. Pinot Noir
f. Meunier
Which of these statements about the base wine for sparkling wines are TRUE? Check all 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
How do you instigate the second fermentation for sparkling wine production?
a. add yeast to the dry base wine
b. add sugar to the dry base wine
c. add sugar and yeast to the dry base wine
d. add yeast and alcohol to the dry base wine
c. add sugar and yeast to the dry base wine
Which of the following is NOT a reason that a producer would choose to use tank method to produce their sparkling wine?
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. tank method wines create more complex autolytic characters due to extended lees contact.
How much does the alcohol level increase after the second fermentation during sparkling wine production?
a. 1%
b. 1.25%
c. 1.5%
d. 2%
1.5%
Which of the following statements about Cava is FALSE?
a. Cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines
b. most cava is aged on its lees for a shorter amount of time than Champagne
c. cava production is dominated by a small number of large brands who make high volumes of simple, non-vintage wines
d. cava grapes need to be harvested early to retain high acidity
a. Cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines
What mainly determines the intensity of autolytic character in a traditional method sparkling wine?
a. the size of the bottle
b. the amount of yeast and sugar added to the base wine
c. the length of time the wine spends in contact with the lees
d. the grape varities in the base wine
c. the length of time the wine spends in contact with the lees
autolysis the process of the lees breaking down
What is the climate in Champagne?
a. hot
b. warm
c. moderate
d. cool
cool
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
a. Champagne
b. Asti DOCG
c. Methode Cap Classique
d. Prosecco DOC
b. Asti DOCG
From which of the following regions would you most likely find a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc?
a. California
b. Catalunya
c. South Africa
d. Australia
c. South Africa
The term Méthode Traditionelle on a sparkling wine label indicates…
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 teh Champagne region of France
d. the wine underwent hand riddling
a. the wine underwent a second fermentation in-bottle
What are the three types of blending typically seen for the base wine of a sparkling wine?
a. wines from different vintages, villages and/or grape varieties
b. wines from different regions, vintages and/or length of ageing
c. wines from different villages, grape varieties and/or countires
d. wines from different producers, vintages, and /or sweetness levels
a. wines from different vintages, villages and/or grape varieties
Which method of sparkling wine production does not begin with a dry base wine?
a. Tank method
b. Traditional Method
c. Asti Method
d. Carbonation
c. Asti Method- begins with juice that is put into a pressurized tank with yeast
What determines the final sweetness of a traditional method sparkling wine?
a. timing of the harvest
b. length of primary and secondary fermentation
c. grape varieties in the base wine
d. dosage
dosage
