Wine concepts Flashcards
Aging in concrete
Min oxidation
No add flavor
Softer effect
Aging in Amphora
Clay is porous
Oxidation
No add flavor
Aging in bottle
Reductive aging
No air
Aging in barrel
Oxidation
White wine fermentation (crianza)
Min 6
White wine fermentation (Reserva)
Min 6
White wine fermentation (Gran reserva)
min 6
Red wine fermentation (crianza)
Min 6
Red wine fermentation (Reserva)
Min 12
Red wine fermentation (Gran Reserva)
Min 18 months
American Oak
Resistant wood
Affordable
Fast oxidation
More tannins
Short aging
French Oak
Soft wood
Expensive
Slow oxidation
Less tannins
Long aging
What is the name of the vine in winter
Dormant
What is the name of the vine in spring
Budburst
Where does primary aromas come from
Fruit
Where does Sec aromas come from
Fermentation
Where does tertiary aromas come from
Aging
Temp of sparkling and fortified wines
6 - 8
Temp of unaged white wines
6 - 8
Temp of aged white wines
8 - 10
Temp of young red wines
10 - 12
Temp of aged red wines
16 - 18