Winemaking Techniques

Question 1

How are tokaji Aszu wines made?

Answer 1

Dry white wine made with healthy grapes
Aszu grapes that are heavily infected with noble rot are individually selected and macerated, and then added to the dry wine

Oak-aged, sweet, high acid

Question 2

What technique is used in Santorini to protect grapes from wind and sun?

Answer 2

Basket vine training

Question 3

What does the term “Classico” refer to in Italy?

Answer 3

Refers to the original classified land of the region- the source of the best grapes and wines

Ex. Prime slope

Question 4

Describe “Riserva” wines

Answer 4

The wine must be aged longer with higher alcohol

Ex. Chianti Classico- min 12 months
Chianti Classico Riserva - min 24 months, inc 3 in btl

Question 5

What are the aging requirements for Gran Riserva Wines?

Answer 5

60 months total, 18 in oak

Riserva- 36 total, 12 in oak

Question 6

What technique produces a red wine with low tannin and deep color?

Answer 6

Carbonic Maceration

Question 7

What ABV does flor die at?

Answer 7

15.5%

Question 8

How is Asti different from other sparkling wines?

Answer 8

One fermentation