Wine Terms Flashcards
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What is Phylloxera?
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It is a vine aphid which attacks vine roots and can destroy wine crops.
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What is Botyritis?
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Botyritis Cinerea, also known as noble rot, is a fungus which can attack grapes and cause them to shrivel. This intensifies the sugar.
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What is malolactic fermentation?
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A secondary fermentation intended to soften harsh malic acids and produce lactic acid and carbon dioxide
