Winemaking Flashcards
What trellising system is mostly used in BDX?
Guyot Double
How much sugar is needed to make approximately 1% ABV?
17 grams
What is Anthocyanin?
Phenolic pigments that give red wine its color.
What is Remontage?
French term for the process of pulling out wine from underneath the cap of grape skins and then pumping it back over the cap in order to stimulate maceration.
What is Vin de presse?
The dark, tannic wine produced from pressing the cap of grape skins.
How many liters does a Barrique Bordelaise hold?
225 L
How many liter does a Tonneau hold?
900 L
How many barriques equal a Tonneau
4
How many cases (of 12 bottles) does a barrique hold?
25
What is grains rôtis?
Grapes fully affected by botrytis
What is racking?
Moving from one barrel to another in order to aerate the wine, and get rid of residue.
Why is Semillon considered to be most important in Sauternes
It is very prone to Botrytis
How much does a Chopine bottle hold?
0,25L - 1/3-bottle
How much does a Demi bottle hold?
0,375 - 1/2-bottle
How much does a Magnum bottle hold?
1,5L - 2 bottles