aging RS ABV Flashcards
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portugal- traditional method ‘reserva’ indicates what?
minimum period of 12 months on the lees prior to dégorgement.
portugal- ‘reserva’ indiicates what?
alcohol content of at least 0.5% higher
Portugal ‘colheita Seleccionada’ indicates what?
minimum 1% higher alcohol content than established by the regional appellation
Portuguese table wines ‘garrafeira’ indicates what
min aging- Tinto min 30 months, including at least 12 months in bottle. Branco /rosado min 12 months with at least 6 in bottle.
VDP- GG white
1 year (September 1 of the year after harvest)
VDP GG red
2 years (1 year in wood)
bourbon
aging 2 years in new charred oak barrels ; if less than 4 years of aging must have age statement on label
bourbon bottled in bond
min 4 years in federally bonded warehouse (bottled at 100 proof) Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897
reserva in Argentina white & red
6 months ; 1 year
gran reserva in Argentina white & red
1 year ; 2 years
reserva in Chile
vague oak aging
reserva especial in Chile
vague oak aging
reserva privada- chile abv
12.5
gran reserva- chile abv
12.5
bordeaux superiore
17g/l
graves superiore rs
34gl
premieres cotes de Bordeaux
34g/l
pineau des charantes’Old:
aged for at least 5 years in oak
pineau des charantes Very Old/Extra Old:
aged for at least 10 years in oak
armagnac abv
40%
Armagnac VS / ***:
1-3 years old
Armagnac VSOP / Napoléon
min 4 years old
Armagnac XO:
min 10 years old
Armagnac Hors d’Age:
10 years old