Vinification Flashcards
1
Q
What is Carbonic Maceration
A
Intracellular fermentation of whole berries, in which sugars inside the grapes are converted to alcohol without yeast
2
Q
What is the importance of sorting the grapes
A
To remove excess branches, leaves, and damaged fruit
3
Q
What is the region most associated with carbonic maceration
A
Beaujolais
4
Q
Fermentation:
Yeast Metabolizes Sugars and Produces what?
(3 things)
A
- Alcohol
- C02
- Flavors/aromas
5
Q
Name some elements that affect the flavor of the wine
A
- Retention of the stems
- Type of vessel
- Toast level of barrel
6
Q
Name 3 Aromas/Flavors for Sur Lie Aging
A
- Bread dough
- Yeast
- Toast
- Fresh baked bread
- Nuts
- Subtle white flowers
7
Q
Which type of oak has more intense coconut and vanilla
A
American
8
Q
Definition of Vinification
A
The activities and decisions that occur in the winery