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Sparkling wines intended to taste like fizzy versions of a still wine and to express the flavors of the grapes are generally made using the _____ method.
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Tank
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Sparkling wines attempting to add complexities arising from aging and the breakdown products of the yeasts that add the bubbles are generally _____ -fermented.
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bottle
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The dissolved CO2 that makes sparkling wine fizzy is a by-product of __________.
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alcoholic fermentation
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True or false: Both tank method and bottle-fermented sparkling wines start with a still base wine.
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True
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Why will the base wines for sparkling wines usually be light in alcohol?
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Because the fermentation processes add about 1-2% abv, as well as CO2 dissolved under pressure.
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In the tank method of sparkling wine production, why is the tank sealed during part of the fermantation process?
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this prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping, and the CO2 dissolves in the wine
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Name three fresh, fruity sparkling wines produced by the tank method
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Asti, Prosecco*, and Sekt*
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Which sparkling wine can be described as "usually made using the tank method;medium-bodied; dry or off-dry; delicate stone fruit flavors?"
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Prosecco
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The Italian term for lightly sparkling?
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frizzante
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The Italian term for fully sparkling?
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spumante
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Where in Italy is prosecco made?
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Northeast Italy
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Which wine can be described as a "sweet, sparkling wine from Piemonte in Northwest Italy; usually fully sparkling (spumante) with intense floral and fruity flavors?"
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Asti DOCG
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Asti is made with the _______grape.
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Muscat
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Wines labelled Moscato d'Asti differ from other Asti wines in what way?
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Moscato d'Asti wines have just a light sparkle.
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The German word for sparkling wine is "_______."
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Sekt
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How does Sekt differ from Deutcher Sekt?
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Sekt is usually made from cheap base wines that can be sourced from anywhere in the EU. Deutcher Sekt wines can only be made from German base wines.
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Is it more labor intensive to make sparkling wine using the bottle fermented technique than with the tank method?
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Yes
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Which method of sparkling wine production costs more --bottle-fermented, or tank method?
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bottle fermented
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When compared to the bubbles found in tank method wines, the bubbles in bottle-fermented wine are__________.
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Smaller, less aggressive.
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What do sparkling wines gain by extended contact with dead yeast?
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The wines gain complex bready, biscuity flavors.
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When this happens, yeasts slowly release flavors into wine, producing many of the special flavors found in these wines
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This is the period of aging in which yeast autolysis occurs. This can take months, or years.
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When you _________ a wine, you remove the yeasty deposit to avoid making the wine hazy
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disgorge
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What is a gyropalette used for?
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It replaces the people (remueurs)who tip and jiggle bottles so that the yeast cells slide into the neck of the bottle.
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What is the dosage?
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Dosage is the amount of sugar added to the wine used to replace wine lost during degorgement.This determines the sweetness of the final product.
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How sweet are demi-sec or semi-seco wines?
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Medium Sweet.
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Explain how yeast is removed from wine by using the transfer method.
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Empty contents of bottles into a tank under pressure, filter to remove yeast, dosage, & rebottle.
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Is the transfer method permitted for Champagne or Cava?
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No.
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Where is the transfer method commonly used?
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New Zealand and Australia.
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What is the major advantage of the transfer method?
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Less labor-intensive, with little impact on quality.
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____________ is the most famous bottle-fermented sparkling wine and is named after an AC region in Northern France.
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Champagne
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The three varietals used for base wines in Champagne are
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Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay.
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Do grapes tend to ripen fully in Champagne?
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No. Therefore, for the sake of quality & consistency, most wines are Non-vintage blends of several vintages.
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What's the minimum period of yeast autolysis in Champagne?
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15 months.
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Describe flavor profile of better Champagne.
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dry, high acidity, complex flavors of green and citrus fruit(apple,lemon) and autolytic notes (biscuit, bread, toast).
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What are BOBs?
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Buyer's Own Brands (supermarkets, for example, may have their own brands)
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What are Grand Marques?
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Famous houses of Champagne-- the big brands.
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This is another traditional method French sparkler, not from Champagne. High acidity, green and citrus fruit flavors, maybe some autolytic character, but not as complex as Champagne.
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Crémant.
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The major production area for Crémant wines is __________.
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the Loire
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The Spanish term for traditional method sparkling wines is ______.
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Cava
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Describe cava flavor profile
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Fairly neutral fruit (perhaps some apple), medium acidity, and very little autolytic complexity.
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Sparkling reds are made in ______.
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Australia, from Shiraz. Full bodied, medium acid, intense black and red berry fruit notes.
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