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Who created Champagne and what year?
Who created Champagne and what year?
Dom Perignon, 1688
What varietals is Champagne made up of?
What varietals is Champagne made up of?
Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (35%), and Chardonnay (27%)
What are the major types of Champagne?
What are the major types of Champagne?
Non Vintage - 2-3 years, Vintage - 3-5 years, Prestige Cuvee - 6-8 years
What is Liqueur de Triage?
What is Liqueur de Triage?
What is the most important step of the Champagne process?
What is the most important step of the Champagne process?
Where did Malbec originate?
Where did Malbec originate?
What type of body does Malbec have?
What type of body does Malbec have?
What type of skin does Malbec have?
What type of skin does Malbec have?
What is special about the way Malbec grows?
What is special about the way Malbec grows?
How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?
How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?
What is Malbec susceptible to?
What is Malbec susceptible to?
What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?
What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?
Where is Sangiovese popular?
Where is Sangiovese popular?
What type of body does Sangiovese have?
What type of body does Sangiovese have?
What type of skin does Sangiovese have?
What type of skin does Sangiovese have?
Where did Tempranillo originate?
Where did Tempranillo originate?
What type of body does Tempranillo have?
What type of body does Tempranillo have?
What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
What else is Tempranillo known as?
What else is Tempranillo known as?
What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
What type of body does Zinfandel have?
What type of body does Zinfandel have?
What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?
Study Notes
Champagne Production
- Created by Dom Perignon in 1688.
- Comprised of three main varietals:
- Pinot Noir (38%)
- Pinot Meunier (35%)
- Chardonnay (27%).
- Major types include:
- Non-Vintage: Aged 2-3 years, blends various vintages.
- Vintage: Aged 3-5 years, made from a single vintage.
- Prestige Cuvee: Aged 6-8 years, uses the best grapes.
- Liqueur de Triage is the mixture of yeast and sugar added for secondary fermentation.
- Blending is considered the most crucial step in the Champagne process.
Malbec Characteristics
- Originated from Burgundy, France.
- Primarily has a medium body and thin skin.
- Grown using bush vines, eliminating the need for trellises.
- 5,300 hectares are cultivated in France.
- Susceptible to downy mildew and rot.
Bordeaux Red Varietals
- Comprises five main red wines:
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
Sangiovese Insights
- Popular mainly in Tuscany, Italy.
- Exhibits a medium body and thin skin.
Tempranillo Facts
- Originated from Spain.
- Displays a medium-full body with big berries and thin skin.
- Thrives in high-altitude, warm climates.
- Known as the "Noble Grape."
- Vulnerable to pests and diseases.
Zinfandel Information
- 54,000 hectares cultivated in California.
- Medium-full body, with thin skin.
- High in both alcohol and acidity.
Cabernet Sauvignon Overview
- Originated in Bordeaux, France.
- Dubbed "The King of Red Wine."
- Results from a cross-pollination between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
- Benefits from a warm climate; exhibits a full body.
- High alcohol and sugar content.
- Can age in a bottle for 5-10 years and in a barrel for 9-18 months.
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