WSET Level 2 France Flashcards
sparkling wine production: tank method
fermented in a sealed tank and bottled under pressure
sparkling wine production: bottle fermentation
stages: base wine- second fermentation in bottle - yeast autolysis - disgorgement - dosage
traditional method/ méthode traditionelle (sparkling wine)
each bottle is individually disgorged and dosage added
transfer method (sparkling wine)
a batch of bottles are emptied into a pressurized tank for finishing before being rebottled
Prosecco
NE Italy, made from Glera grapes
Asti
Piemonte Italy, made from Muscat grapes
Sekt
Germany, various varieties
Dutcscher Sekt
must be made from German base wines
what happens in the second fermentation
wine increases slightly in alcohol
yeast autolysis
‘self digestion’ - most important part of bottle fermentation process
disgorge
removal of yeasty deposit after ageing
dosage
what the bottle is topped up with after disgorgement
transfer method is not permitted for ____ or _____
Champagne
spumante
fully sparkling (italian)
frizzante
lightly sparkling (italian)
best versions of Prosecco
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG
where is the transfer method commonly used
New Zealand & Australia
Champagne
most famous traditional method sparkling wine
grape varieties used to make Champagne
Pinot Noir
minimum legal period of time of yeast autolysis in Champagne
15 months