Wine styles - Sparking and Fortified

Question 1

What are the four methods of sparkling wine production

Answer 1

Traditional
Transfer
Tank
Carbonation

Question 2

List two grape varieties used in the production of a classic “Champagne style”

Answer 2

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier

Question 3

Explain the term ‘blanc de blanc’

Answer 3

White from white - sparkling wine made from 100% chardonnay

Question 4

Explain the term ‘blanc de noir’

Answer 4

white from black - sparkling wine made from dark skinned grape

Question 5

Explain the term ‘cuvee’

Answer 5

the first juice from the press

Question 6

During the autolysis process where does the principal flavour come from?

Answer 6

Breaking down of yeast cells creating bready, pastry character, aroma and flavour

Question 7

Explain the purpose of liqueur de tirage

Answer 7

triggering 2nd fermentation

Question 8

Explain the term disgorgement

Answer 8

removing yeast deposit from wine

Question 9

Name the least expensive style of sparkling wine production

Answer 9

Carbonation

Question 10

Explain the meaning of ‘zero dosage’

Answer 10

no added sugar

Question 11

How is fermentation stopped in the production of ports

Answer 11

Adding spirit

Question 12

Which type of port is matured in oak for a minimum of 6 years

Answer 12

LBV

Question 13

Where did Sherry originate from

Answer 13

Spain

Question 14

What is a ‘flor’

Answer 14

a yeast blanket on top of wine protecting it from oxygen

Question 15

Explain Solera

Answer 15

A barrel ageing system based on fractional blending across multiple vintages

Question 16

What does PX stand for

Answer 16

Pedro Ximenez

Question 16

What does PX stand for

Answer 16

Pedro Ximenez

Question 17

Explain ‘Botrytis cinerea’

Answer 17

Fungus that grows on the outside of grapes. Also knows as Noble Rot

Question 18

What are two grape varieties normally associated with botrytis

Answer 18

Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 19

What is the traditional name for sweet sherry

Answer 19

cream sherry

Question 20

What are the fortified wine types for each grape:

1. Muscadelle
2. Frontignac, Muscat a petits grains
3. Cabernet, Shiraz, Durif, Touriga
4. Palomino, Pedro Ximenez

Answer 20

1. Muscadelle - Topaque
2. Frontignac, Muscat a petits grains - Muscat (Rutherglen)
3. Cabernet, Shiraz, Durif, Touriga - Ruby, Tawny, Vintage
4. Palomino, Pedro Ximenez - Apera (sherry)