Winemaking Techniques Flashcards
(8 cards)
How are tokaji Aszu wines made?
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
What technique is used in Santorini to protect grapes from wind and sun?
Basket vine training
What does the term “Classico” refer to in Italy?
Refers to the original classified land of the region- the source of the best grapes and wines
Ex. Prime slope
Describe “Riserva” wines
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
What are the aging requirements for Gran Riserva Wines?
60 months total, 18 in oak
Riserva- 36 total, 12 in oak
What technique produces a red wine with low tannin and deep color?
Carbonic Maceration
What ABV does flor die at?
15.5%
How is Asti different from other sparkling wines?
One fermentation
