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35 Cards in this Set
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List 4 other methods that can be used to make a sparkling wine outside of the traditional method.
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transfer method
tank method asti method carbonation |
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How is Moscato d’Asti produced?
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grape must is stored at close to freezing until it is needed. when needed, it is warmed and the fermentation starts to take place in pressurised tanks. the Co2 is then retained and allowed to ferment under pressure to 7%. Fermentation is then stopped by chill filtration and the wine is bottled for immediate sale
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What are the traditional grape varieties used for white and rosé Cava?
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white: parellada, macabeo, xarel-lo
rosé: garnacha, monastrell |
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What steps are involved in making a non-vintage Champagne.
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-grapes are harvested, pressed and fermented separately
-wines are blended with reserve wines to create house style -liqueur de triage is added for 2nd fermentation -wine spends minimum of 12 months on the lees -bottles are riddled by hand or gyropalette -neck of bottle is frozen in cold brine solution -bottle cap removed and yeast plug is disgorged -wine topped up with liqueur d’expédition -cork and wire cage with foil |
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List the 3 grape varieties used in Champagne and what they contribute to the blend.
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chardonnay - adds acidity, citrus fruits and elegance
pinot noir - adds body and backbone to the blend pinor meunier - gives an easy to drink fruitiness |
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what is champagne's biggest viticultural challenge?
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frost
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Which sub-region in Champagne has Kimmeridgian clay soils?
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Côte de Bar
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What is liqueur de tirage?
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wine, sugar and yeast nutrients for second fermentation
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Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?
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Vallée de la Marne
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What is the minimum time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
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36 months
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What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
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102
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what are the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
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Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne Côte des Blancs |
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What % of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
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80
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Which best describes a young Blanc de Blancs?
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light bodied with citrus and green apple fruit
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In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
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Australia
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Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
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tank method
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How long must a Crémant spend on lees?
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9 months
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In what region of Italy is Lambrusco produced?
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Emilia-Romagna
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What grape is used for Prosecco?
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Glera
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Which grape is not allowed in the production of a Crémant?
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gewurtztraminer
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What is another name for the Charmat method?
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tank method
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What area of California is known for sparkling wine?
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Anderson Valley
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Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?
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South Africa
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What is the recommended maximum amount of units in Canada for women to consume in a week?
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9
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What range of temperatures is best for long term storage?
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10 – 15°C
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What is the recommended service temperature for a medium to full bodied or oaked white wine
i.e. white burgundy, fumé blanc |
lightly chilled
10 – 13°C |
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What is the recommended service temperature for a light to medium bodied white wine
muscadet, pinot grigio, new zealand sauvignon blanc, fino sherry |
chilled
7 - 10°C |
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What is the recommended service temperature for a sweet wine
sauternes, sweet muscats |
well chilled
6 - 8°C |
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What is the recommended service temperature for a sparkling wine
champagne, cava, asti |
well chilled
6 - 10°C |
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What is the recommended service temperature for a light bodied red wine
beaujolais, bardolino, valpolicella |
lightly chilled
13°C |
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What is the recommended service temperature for a light bodied red wine
claret, red burgundy, rioja, australian shiraz, châteauneuf-du-pape, barolo, amarone della valpolicella, vintage port |
room temperature
15 - 18°C |
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what are the 5 main areas in Champagne containing the major concentration of vineyards
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Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne Côte des Blancs Côte de Sézanne Côte des Bar |
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what is the climate of Champagne?
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cool continental climate, average 16°C during the growing season
produces grapes with low sugar levels and high acidity |
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what is liqueur de tirage?
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mixture of wine, sugar, yeast, yeast nutrients and a clarifying agent
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what is liqueur d'expédition (also known as dosage)?
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mixture of wine and cane sugar solution
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