Sparkling Wines

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WSET Diploma Wines and Spirits Flashcards on Sparkling Wines, created by Martha Cima on 31/10/2016.
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Where is Limoux? And what sparkling wines are made there? In the south of France to the south of Languedoc. Cremant de Limoux and Blanquette de Limoux. Limoux also produces a method ancestral
What is the Climate in Limoux Mediterranean with cooling Atlantic influence that keeps acidity high.
Limoux topgraphy Limestone soils and very hilly
Grapes for Blanquette de Limoux methode Ancestrale 100% Mauzac
Grapes for Clairette de Die Teadition 75% Muscat and Remaining Clairette
Production of Clairette de Die Tradition Low temperature tank fermentation at 3%abv is filtered and bottled under pressure ferment continues in bottle to 7-8%. Min 4 months on lees before discourgement
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Name a famous co-operative from Limoux les Sieurs d'Arques
Where is Vouvray and what is the climate On the North bank of the Loire. More continental than Saumur as is more inland and Atlantic influence has diminished. Variations in weather determine how much sparkling wine is made
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Base wine production for Prosecco Protective vinification to retain fruit flavours
Prosecco DOCG Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG
Best area for quality Prosecco? Land on the hill of Cartizze (106ha). Some of the most expensive land in Italy.
Style of Prosecco Cartizze Richer and creamier than other DOC Proseccos because the grapes always attain higher sugar levels.
Style of Prosecco DOC Prosecco is a fresh, light, intensely aromatic wine with primary fruit flavours and relatively low levels of alcohol, around 11%. somewhat bitter finish that characterizes the grape variety
Different sweetness levels in prosecco Brut – 10 (g/l) or Extra Dry with 16-17g/l. Extra Dry will be a better drink, with the added touch of sweetness lending a soft roundness
How long should Prosecco be kept? drunk within six months of bottling
Home of Lambruscco Modena, Parma and Reggio nell’Emilia in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna (Central Italy)
Where are the cheaper low quality Lambrusco often from High-yielding vineyards planted on the flat, highly fertile plain of the River
What is the Traditional style of Lambrusco Traditionally the wine was frothing (rather than fully sparkling) and usually dry. (New techniques after 1945 enabled it to be a stable, sweetish wine resulting wine proved a huge marketing success)
Lambruscos DOCs - Lambrusco di Sobara - Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvestro - Lambrusco Salomino di Santa Croce - Lambrusco Reggiano
Main sub varieties of Lambrusco di Sobara Lambrusco Salamino (most widley planted) and Lambrusco di Sobara
From what is the Lambrisco Salamino grape variety said to have gained its name? From its resemblance to a small salami.
What is the main Lambrusco Sub variety used for Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC? Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro (85%)
What is the main Lambrusco Sub variety used for Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce Lambrusco Salamino
Production method for Lambrusco Nearly all Lambrusco is now made in the Tank Method except for a fer artisinal producers who use the Traditional method.
Closures in Lambrusco All DOC wine has to be bottled with a cork closure. But most Lambrusco does not have DOC status and is not legally wine, as the alcohol level is too low. It is technically partly-fermented grape must.
Typical style of Lambrusco when from giant cooperatives or large, industrialised companies fruity and is meant to be drunk young. The industrialised product is fairly anonymous and heavily processed.
What is the main sub variety of Lambrusco used to produce Lambrusco Reggiano DOC Lambrusco Salamino
Lambrusco Reggiano Took America by storm in the late 1970s/1980s. It is usually somewhat sweet. faint but unmistakable resemblance to Coca-Cola.
How is sweetness added to Lambrusco Reggiano? Addition of the partly fermented must of the Ancellotta grape (not more than 15%)
What is the general style of Labrusco DOC from regions other that Lambrusco Reggiano? dry, strawberry-fruity, low tannin, high acid wines that cut so nicely through the grease and fat of the local pork- and dairy-dominated diet.
The two largest Sekt producers Henkell and Co (over 12 million cases) and Reh Kendermann (over 8 million cases)
Why does Riesling give a challenge to winemakers when making traditional method wines? Subtle effects of effects of autolysis and post-disgorgement aromas are overwhelmed by its powerful varietal character
Production method for most Riesling Sekt eligible for the designation Deutscher Sekt Most bottle fermented with larger scale producers using the transfer method rather than the traditional.
What is the biggest Italian region in terms of production? Asti: some 650,000 hl.
Grapes used for AstiDOCG Muscat à Petits Grains grapes (Moscato (Bianco in Italian)
What is the first stage of the Asti method? chilled to 0ºC and is stored in tank at this temperature until needed – this could be up to 12 months.
Asti Method clarify must -> add yeast -> transfer to pressure tanks (autoclavi) -> warm to 16-18ºC -> fermentation -> in about 4 days the abv = 7% and 6 atm -> must cooled to below 0ºC -> sterile filtered & bottled under pressure -> cool sterile bottling though some producers pasteurize.
What variation on the standard Asti method is sometimes used? some producers choose to use a double fermentation. Mist fermented to 6% w/out pressure before tank being sealed and ferment continuing to 7.5% adding fizz
Where is Asti made and what is the Climate and Topography. Piemonte. Here there is a continental climate. The region is mountainous (certainly very hilly), with calcareous clay soils.
What are the two Styles of Asti? Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti - both styles are classified as DOCG
Asti V Moscato d’Asti ABV? Asti 7 - 9.5 V Moscato d’Asti 4.5 – 6.5%
Asti V Moscato d’Asti Pressure Asti 5-6 V Moscato d’Asti <1.7
Asti V Moscato d’Asti Sugar Asti 70-90g/l V Moscato d’Asti 110-120g/l
Descride the style of a good quality Asti mousse of tiny bubbles, a fresh grapey aroma, a luscious sweetness and a light, yet rich, flowery fruitiness that should be vivacious and mouth-watering. The greatest examples should be reminiscent of peaches, and may even have a hint of orange.
Where is the Transfer method popular and how may it be labeled. In Australia (Considered here as a method that can be used for high quality wines) Also USA ‘bottled-fermented’
What sparkling wine method that is a variation of the tank uses five linked tanks with wine passing between them? Russian method
How long does the Russian method take? 3 Weeks
Describe the Russian Continuous process -1st 3 tanks contain yeast & sugar, 2nd fermentation takes place here. - sometimes wood chips in 2nd & 3rd tanks to allow yeast to accumulate, producing autolysis -4th & 5th tanks the wine passes through a filter so that it emerges clear.
What old world producer has taken up the use of the Continuous method? Lancers in Portugal
Where in France can Method Ancestral wines be found? Limoux and Gaillac
What grapes can be used for Blanquette de Limoux Méthode Ancestrale 100% Mauzac,
Grapes used to producer Clairette de Die Tradition min 75% Muscat grapes (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Clairette
Clairette de Die Production? Low temperature fermentation and filtered when it reaches 3%ABV. Then bottled under pressure, fermentation continues to ferment in bottle to around 7%. After min 4 months on lees the wine is then disgourged and re-bottled.
Which popular wine is made in the traditional method. UK’s best selling fizz (First Cape)
Grand Cru Villages in Cote des Blancs Cremant Avize Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
How many GC Villages are there in Cote de Sezanne There are 0 GC or PC vineyards in Cote des Sezanne.
Name a Grand Cru Village in Montagne de Reims. How many GC villages are there in Montagne de Reims? Ambonnay Ay-Champagne Bouzy Verzenay Verzy There Are 9 in total in Montagne de Reims
Name a grand Cru and a Premier Cru village from Vallee de la Marme Mareuil-sur-Ay = Grand Cru Hautvillers = Premier Cru
What is the French name for Aube Cotes de Bar
What are the 5 recognised districts within AC Champagne Montagne de Reims Cote des Blancs Valle de la Marne Cote de Sezanne Aube(Cote des Bar)
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