Sparkling Wines Flashcards
Name 3 most important ACs for Crémant?
Crémant d’Alsace
Crémant de Bourgogne
Crémant de Loire
Which methods are used in making of Crémant?
French sparkling wine made outside Champagne using the traditional method.
Min. of 9 month on the lees.
Made generally from the local grapes used for production of still wines of each region.
Which of below grapes is allowed for Crémant d’Alsace?
a) Gewurztraminer
b) Chardonnay
c) Muscat
Chardonnay
Name 3 grapes used in making Champagne and briefly outline their contribution to the blend
Chardonnay + Acidity, floral& citrus aromas
Pinot Noir + Body, structure
Meunier + Fruity flavours
Which of the following is true for Non-Vintage Champagne?
a) must be aged for a min of 15 months with at least 6 months on lees
b) must be aged for a min of 24 months with at least 12 months on lees
c) must be aged for a min of 15 months with at least 12 months on lees
Non Vintage Champagne must be aged for a min of 15 months with at least 12 months on lees
Which of the following is true for Vintage Champagne?
a) must be aged for a min of 48 months
b) must be aged for a min of 36 months
c) must be aged for a min of 60 months
Vintage Champagne must be aged for a min of 36 months.
Name the production method of Cava
Cava is made by the traditional method.
Must spend min 9 months on lees.
Describe common characteristics of Cava
Dry Medium Acidity Some autolysis Mostly non-vintage Approachable, easy drinking
Which is not true for Asti?
a) Made from Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
b) Sweet and low in alcohol of app. 7% abv
c) Shows autolytic character
d) One alcoholic fermentation is involved in production
No autolytic character as yeast is filtered right after fermentation.
Name the wine of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and which grape is used
(Kohney-yano) (Valdo-biyadene)
Prosecco (high quality)
Glera
Which is not true for German sparkling wines?
a) Base wines for Sekt are always from grapes anywhere within Germany
b) Best examples are made from Riesling
c) Tank method is widely used
Sekt generally uses base wines from France and Italy, which are then turned into sparkling wines in Germany.
For Deutscher Sekt, grapes must be grown in Germany.
Which region’s grapes can be suitable for production of Deutscher Sekt?
In Mosel region, Saar and Ruwer is cooler, producing grapes with highest acidity. In cooler vintages, grapes that do not fully ripen can be used for Deutscher Sekt production.
Describe the climatic factors, grape varieties and production method for quality sparkling wines from New Zealand
High quality sparkling wines from New Zealand are made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which ripen slowly thanks to the maritime climate accompanied by cool sea breezes. Traditional method is used.
Which is a high volume production region for sparkling wines?
a) Auckland
b) Hawke’s Bay
c) Marlborough
Marlborough
Briefly describe premium wines of Méthode Cap Classique?
A sparkling wine from South Africa using the Traditional Method where a second fermentation takes place in the bottle. Best are made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Western Cape hillside slopes with South-East aspect or near the coast. Premium ones age on lees for min 12 months.
Name two premium AVAs for American sparkling wines and production method
Los Carneros AVA Andreson Valley AVA Traditional Method Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes Extended ageing on lees about 5 years
How is Asti fermented?
Grape juice is chilled and stored until needed. For production the juice is warmed to begin fermentation in pressurised tanks. Initially, Co2 is let to escape. Partway through the fermentation, the tank is sealed so Co2 accumulated in the tank to create bubbles. Fermentation is usullay stopped by chilling the wine at 7% abv alcohol. Wine is filetered and bottled for immediate sale.
