Vin Deux Naturel Flashcards
Where does 80% of Vin Deux Naturel come from?
Roussillon
Which region produces red VDNs
Rasteau VDN located in the Rhone
Which wind helps ensure that the Roussillon area is one of the driest climates for viticulture?
Tramontane Wind
What characteristics are NOT desired for VDNs?
Botrytis and late harvest. Grapes are harvested slightly later but not too much in order to retain acidity.
What is the most widely planted Muscat in France, and what characteristics does it have?
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, grape, orange blossom and spice
Can you name the lesser Muscat varieties permitted in VDNs?
Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Ottonel and Muscat of Hamburg (red).
What is mutage?
The addition of spirit during fermentation to make wine sweet.
Minimum residual sugar levels vary from region to region, but generally what are the minimum g/L for Muscat based VDNs and Grenache based VDNs?
100-125g/L Muscat based
45g/L for grenache
What is Maderization? Which style of wine uses this method?
It is when a wine is deliberately baked to create flavours of almonds/candied fruits. Rancio. (produces flavours of melted butter, leather, coffee, fruit cake, wood varnish
What style of VDNs are produced in Beaumes de Venise? Where is it located?
Unaged styles in the Rhone.
What percentage of VDN’s are white in Beaumes de Venise?
95% (100% Muscat Blanc)
Can you name two of the unaged labeling terms in Roussillon?
- Grenat/Rimage: unaged red wines (Grenat in Maury and Rivesaltes, Rimage in Banyuls)
- Blanc: unaged white wines
Can you name three of the oxidative labeling terms in Roussillon?
- Tuilé/Traditionnel: oxidatively-aged red wines (Tuilé in Maury and Rivesaltes, Traditionnel in Banyuls)
- Ambré: oxidatively-aged white wines
- Hors d’âge: white or red wines that have been oxidatively aged for at least five years
What is the main production in Maury?
Primarily red VDNs made from a minimum of 75% Grenache Noir, both unaged and aged
