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What are the 7 AOPs in France for Cremant wines?
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Cremant de Bordeaux
Cremant de Bourgogne Cremant de Loire Cremant de Limoux Cremant de Die Cremant du Jura Cremant d'Alsace |
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What is a Cremant wine?
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Any methode traditionnelle wine made in France but not in champagne
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What are the limits for pressing for a Cremant wine?
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100 L from 150 kg
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Where are other non-Cremant methode traditionnelle wines made in France?
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Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire Samur Vin de Savoie Seyssel Blanquette de Limoux |
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What are the grapes in Blanquette de Limoux?
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90% Mauzac
Chardonnay Chenin Blanc |
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Where are the best MT wines made in Italy?
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Franciacorta
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico |
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Can Sekt be made MT?
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Yes
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What is MT called in South Africa?
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Cap Classique
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What is Methode Ancestrale/Methode Rurale?
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Most rudimentary sparkling wine process. Single fermentation that begins in tank and finished in bottle. RS varies but dosage not allowed. Typically disgorged, filtered and rebottled.
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What is the Charmat/Cuvee Close/Tank Method?
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Secondary fermentation happens in large tanks. Wine is usually chilled to arrest fermentation when it hits the right pressure. Large bubbles and lack of autolytic character.
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How long is Moscato d'Asti required to age in tank?
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1 month
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Why would you use Tank/Charmat besides cost?
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Can enhance varietal aromas rather than autolysis
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What is the continuous method/Russian method?
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Similar to tank method, but wine is pumped through continuous tanks while undergoing secondary fermentation. Liqueur di tirage is constantly added while lees accumulate in first several tanks. Gives autolytic character. Majority of Sekt produced this way.
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What is the carbonation method?
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Direct injectino of CO2.
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Where is Cava produced in Spain?
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Mostly in Catalonia
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What are the grapes in Cava?
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Xarel-lo
Parellada Macabeo Monastrell (Mourvedre) Chardonnay Pinot Noir |
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What are the grapes in Sekt?
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Riesling
Pinot Noir |
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What are the grapes in Franciacorta?
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Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc Pinot Noir |
