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Technical information about yields, elevation, soils, fermentation temps Flashcards

1
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What is the max yield permitted in Champagne?

A
  • 79 hL/ha
  • may be raised to 98 hL/ha
  • volume over 79 must be placed into reserves.
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2
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What is the elevation range in Champagne?

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90-300 meters

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3
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What is the planting density in Champagne?

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8000 vines/ha

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4
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What are the typical fermentation temperatures for primary and secondary fermentation in Champagne, and why? (or any traditional method sparkling wine)

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Primary: 57-68 degrees F to retain fruit flavors but ensure temps are not too cold for yeast.
Secondary: moderate temperature around 61 F

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5
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By what percentage does secondary fermentation raise the alcohol level of traditional method wine?

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1-2% which is why low potential alcohol is important for grapes at harvest.

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6
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What is the climate of Champagne?

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Cool continental with oceanic influence

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What is one of the most common yeast strains for traditional method wines?

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EC1118

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8
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In traditional method wines, what is in the liqueur de tirage?

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wine and/or must, sugar, cultured yeast, yeast nutrients, and a clarifying agent such as bentonite and/or alginate (a seaweed extract to facilitate riddling).

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9
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The amount of sugar in liqueur de tirage depends on what?

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The amount of effervescence required. In most fully sparkling wines, 24g of sucrose per liter is added.

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In traditional method wines, what is in the liqueur de expedition?

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mixture of wine and sugar. the sugar is referred to as the dosage

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What is the role of dosage?

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balance the acidity

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12
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What is the Maillard reaction?

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The sugar in the liqueur d’expedition reacts with compounds formed during yeast autolysis which encourages the development of roasted, toasted vanilla aromas.

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13
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Residual sugar in Brut Nature?

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0-3 g/L
*important to note that dosage cannot be added to Brut Nature wines. Any slight residual sugar present remains naturally after fermentation.

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14
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Residual sugar in Extra Brut?

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0-6 g/L

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15
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Residual sugar in Brut?

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0-12 g/L

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16
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Residual sugar in Extra-Sec/Extra-Dry?

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12-17 g/L

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17
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Residual sugar in Demi-Sec/Medium Dry?

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32-50 g/L

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18
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Residual sugar in Sec/Dry?

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17-32 g/L

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19
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Residual sugar in Doux/Sweet?

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50+ g/L

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20
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Climate of Cremant d’Alsace?

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Sunny and Continental

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21
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Elevation of Cremant d’Alsace?

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200-400m

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22
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Max yield of Cremant d’Alsace?

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80 hL/ha

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23
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Lees aging of Cremant d’Alsace?

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minimum 9 months

24
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Climate of Cremant de Bourgogne?

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Large area (same as Bourgogne AOC) so climate varies from cool continental in the north, continental in central, and Mediterranean in the south.

25
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Max yield of Cremant de Bourgogne?

26
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When must a winemaker declare a vineyard to be used for cremant in Cremant de Bourgogne?

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Before end of March (at the end of winter when decision about pruning have been made)

27
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Minimum lees aging in Cremant de Bourgogne?

28
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Minimum lees aging for Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent?

29
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Minimum lees aging for Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent?

30
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Minimum pressure for all cremant?

31
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max yield for Cremant de Loire?

32
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Lees aging for cremant de Loire?

A

minimum 9 months, maximum 24 months

33
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Number of merchant houses, co-ops, producers in Crement de Loire?

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19 merchant houses
10 co-ops
400 producers

34
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Elevations of vineyards for Cava?

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Penedes: majority 200-300 meters, minority 700-800 meters
Lleida: 100-700 meters
Tarragona: low-lying, undefined.

35
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Planting density of Cava?

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Low to moderate 1500-3000 vines/ha

36
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Max yield for Cava?

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12,000 kg/ha

37
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Lees aging for Cava?

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Cava: minimum 9 months
Reserva: 15 months
Gran Reserva: 30 months

38
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Planting density of Prosecco?

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Low to medium: 3000 vines/ha due to vigor of Glera

39
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Max yield of Prosecco DOC?

40
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Max yield of Prosecco DOCG?

A

94.5 hL/ha

41
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Max yield of Prosecco “rive”?

42
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Max yield of Superiore di Cartizze DOCG?

43
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Max yield of Asolo Prosecco DOCG?

A

94.5 hL/ha

44
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Lees aging for Prosecco?

A

A few weeks/one month standard. Unless Charmat lungo, which is 9 months

45
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Max yield for Asti?

46
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Elevation of Emilia-Romagna (Lambrusco)?

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low hills of approximately 150m altitude.

47
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Max yield for Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce?

48
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Max yield for Lambrusco Grasparossa?

49
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Max yield for Lambrusco di Sorbara?

50
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Planting density for Franciacorta?

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4500 vines/ha

51
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Max yield for Franciacorta?

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65 hL/ha after pressing

52
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Lees aging for Franciacorta?

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NV: 18 months
Saten: 24 months
Rose: 24 Months
Millesimato: 30 months
Riserva: 60 months

These are often exceeded.

53
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Elevation of Trentodoc?

54
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Trentodoc planting density?

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4500-6000 vines/ha

55
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Max yield for Trentodoc?

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105 hL/ha but usually cropped to lower levels

56
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Lees aging for Trentodoc?

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NV: 15 months
Vintage: 24 months
Riserva: 36 months but 5-10 years is common

WSET Diploma D4 - Sparkling Wine (2 decks)

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