Wine styles - Sparking and Fortified Flashcards
What are the four methods of sparkling wine production
Traditional
Transfer
Tank
Carbonation
List two grape varieties used in the production of a classic “Champagne style”
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier
Explain the term ‘blanc de blanc’
White from white - sparkling wine made from 100% chardonnay
Explain the term ‘blanc de noir’
white from black - sparkling wine made from dark skinned grape
Explain the term ‘cuvee’
the first juice from the press
During the autolysis process where does the principal flavour come from?
Breaking down of yeast cells creating bready, pastry character, aroma and flavour
Explain the purpose of liqueur de tirage
triggering 2nd fermentation
Explain the term disgorgement
removing yeast deposit from wine
Name the least expensive style of sparkling wine production
Carbonation
Explain the meaning of ‘zero dosage’
no added sugar
How is fermentation stopped in the production of ports
Adding spirit
Which type of port is matured in oak for a minimum of 6 years
LBV
Where did Sherry originate from
Spain
What is a ‘flor’
a yeast blanket on top of wine protecting it from oxygen
Explain Solera
A barrel ageing system based on fractional blending across multiple vintages
What does PX stand for
Pedro Ximenez
What does PX stand for
Pedro Ximenez
Explain ‘Botrytis cinerea’
Fungus that grows on the outside of grapes. Also knows as Noble Rot
What are two grape varieties normally associated with botrytis
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the traditional name for sweet sherry
cream sherry
What are the fortified wine types for each grape:
- Muscadelle
- Frontignac, Muscat a petits grains
- Cabernet, Shiraz, Durif, Touriga
- Palomino, Pedro Ximenez
- Muscadelle - Topaque
- Frontignac, Muscat a petits grains - Muscat (Rutherglen)
- Cabernet, Shiraz, Durif, Touriga - Ruby, Tawny, Vintage
- Palomino, Pedro Ximenez - Apera (sherry)
