C9 Red and Rose winemaking

Question 1

red wine fermentation temperature range:

Answer 1

20C - 32C (depending on style)

Question 2

fermentation temperature exceed _____ degree will kill the yeast

Answer 2

35C

Question 3

inexpensive red wine fermentation range, in order to maximise fresh fruit aromas:

Answer 3

22 - 25C

Question 4

typical range of fermentation temperatures for Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 4

• 26C to 30C

- High enough to achieve satisfactory levels of extraction

Question 5

How long can Cabernet mature in oak for? What’s typical?

Answer 5

• From 6 months to 3-4 years

- 12 to 18 months is typical

Question 6

What fermentation temperature is common for Pinot Noir?

Answer 6

• Upwards of 30C

- extract more colour, flavour and tannin for longer aged wines

Question 7

When may Pinot Noir be fermented at cooler temperatures?

Answer 7

For lighter, fresher styles

Question 8

common oak maturation period for Pinot Noir

Answer 8

12 - 24 months in oak

Question 9

What size of barrels used in warm and moderate climate to produce a more restrained, elegant style of Shiraz?

Answer 9

swapping the 225L barriques for 300-500 L barrels

Question 10

In carbonic maceration, at what percentage of alcohol level, the grape skin start to split and release their juice?

Answer 10

2%

Question 11

typical oak maturation period for Merlot

Answer 11

12 - 18 months

same as Cabernet Sauvignon