Sweet wines Flashcards

1
Q

How can fermentation be interrupted?

A
  • removing yeast before finished
  • sulfur dioxide
  • alcohol (fortify)
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2
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What can be added to sweeten wines?

A
  • sweet liquids, eg

- unfermented grape juice (süssreserve)

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3
Q

How can sugar levels in grapes be concentrated?

A
  • dry grapes
  • noble rot
  • freeze grapes
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4
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Examples of dried grape wines

A
  • Recioto (Italy)

- PX (Pedro Ximénez) Sherry

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5
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Examples of noble rot wines

A
  • Sauternes
  • Tokaji
  • Auslese (some)
  • Beernauslese (BA)
  • Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)
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What is needed for noble rot to occur?

A
  • Fully ripe, healthy grapes
  • Damp, misty mornings
  • Warm, dry afternoons
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Varieties susceptible to noble rot

A
  • Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sémillon
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