Final study Flashcards
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Bordeaux AOC dominance grape
Merlot
What percentage of Bordeaux reds are simple Bordeaux AOC?
40%
Characteristics of Bordeaux AOC
Light,moderate tannins, very dry
Bergerac AOC location, grapes and style
East of Bordeaux, same grapes similar style
Cote de duras AOC
Bordeaux style reds from southwest
Fronton location, grapes
Southwest France
Negrette grape blended with Syrah
Anjou/saumur-champigny AOC
Loire valley
Can franc based
Chianti docg Sangiovese clone
Piccolo
Chianti bottle called
Fiasco
Valpolicella doc grapes
Corvina, molinara, rondinella
What is ripasso?
Take amarone skins put them in ripasso and referment
What is a similar mix and style as valpolicella in Veneto
Bardolino doc
What is igt?
Indicazione geografica tipica
Doc/ docg
Denominazione di origine controllata
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Where is grignolino from?
Piedmont Italy
What are the old wood barrels called in chianti?
Botte
What does crianza stilipulate?
Min 6 months in oak barrique, 12 months in Rioja
May not be sold till 3rd year from vintage
Crianza Tempranillo locations
Rioja doca, navarra do, penedes do
Can Tempranillo have an orange rim in youth?
Yes
What’s a call sign for Rioja reserva and gran reserva?
Cedar and tomato ketchup
Where is blaufrankisch from?
Austria
What is va
Volatile acidity
What acid is va?
Acetic acid
What is a sign of high amount of va?
Vinegar