VDN & Misc Flashcards
1
Q
Name some examples of aromatized wines?
A
Vermouth and quinquinas, fortified wines flavored by maceration with additional herbs and spices (cinchona bark is essential to the flavor of quinquinas)
2
Q
How many types of fortification are there?
A
3
Stop fermentation with the addition of spirit (like Port)
Fortify after fermentation (like Sherry) and sweeten or leave dry
Fortify prior to fermentation (mistelle or vin de liquers)
3
Q
Define mistelle
A
previsouly exclusively known as vin de liqueur. EU has extended its definition to include all fortified wines
4
Q
Style of vin de liqueur in Champagne?
A
Ratafia
5
Q
Style of vin de liqueur in Cognac?
A
Pineau des Charentes
6
Q
Style of vin de liqueur in Armagnac?
A
Floc de Gascogne
7
Q
Style of vin de liqueur in Jura?
A
Macvin du Jura
