Winemaking Flashcards
1
Q
What is the other name for trad method in champ
A
Methode Champenoise
2
Q
How are the grapes pressed?
A
-whole bunch
-high juice quality
-low phenolics
3
Q
What is the first press fraction called and what does it consist of?
A
-Cuvee
-free run juice
-1st pressing
4
Q
What is the cuvee rich in?
A
-acids
-great finesse
-ageing potential
5
Q
What is the second press fraction called?
A
-Taille
-(last 500l)
6
Q
What does the taille consist of?
A
-lower acidity
-but richer in colouring pigments and phenolics
7
Q
What wines is the taille used in?
A
-NV rather than v/prestige
8
Q
When is chaptalisation permitted?
A
-if natural sugar levels not high enough
-final alc of wine must not exceed 13%
