Sparkling Wines Of The World Flashcards

1
Q

Champers…

What are the two Cru status’s

A

17 at Grand Cru

44 at Premier Cru

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2
Q

The Cru status of champagnes…

Applied to the wine, vineyard or entire village?

A

The entire village.

Which is great for those growers with crappy grapes

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3
Q

Climate of Champagne AC?

Weather threats in Champagne?

A

Cool continental

Frost - vineyards are kept to slopes

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4
Q

Soil in Champagne?

A

Chalky. Drains well but retains enough water when it’s dry.

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5
Q

Grapes of Champagne AC?

A

Pinot Noir - body and backbone
Chardonnay - acidity, floral, citrus
Pinot Meunier - fruitiness

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6
Q

First liquid from pressing is called…

The rest is called…

A

Cuvée

The rest is called Taille

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7
Q

Which grape is traditionally used for Cava?

A

Macabeo
Xarel-lo
Parellada

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8
Q

Spanish Cava comes mainly from Catalonia, but also from which three other non-contiguous areas?

A

Rioja
Navarra
Valencia

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