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Who created Champagne and what year?

Dom Perignon, 1688

What varietals is Champagne made up of?

Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (35%), and Chardonnay (27%)

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?

<p>Yeast and sugar added to create a second fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important step of the Champagne process?

<p>Blending</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Malbec originate?

<p>Burgundy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body does Malbec have?

<p>Medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skin does Malbec have?

<p>Thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about the way Malbec grows?

<p>Bush vines - no trellises</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?

<p>5,300</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Malbec susceptible to?

<p>Downy mildew and rot</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?

<p>Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Sangiovese popular?

<p>Tuscany, Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body does Sangiovese have?

<p>Medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skin does Sangiovese have?

<p>Thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tempranillo originate?

<p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body does Tempranillo have?

<p>Medium-Full</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?

<p>Big berries with thin skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?

<p>High altitude with warm climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else is Tempranillo known as?

<p>Noble Grape</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tempranillo susceptible to?

<p>Pests and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?

<p>54,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body does Zinfandel have?

<p>Medium-Full</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skin does Zinfandel have?

<p>Thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.

<p>High alcohol; High acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?

<p>Bordeaux, France</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?

<p>The King of Red Wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?

<p>Sauvignon Blanc &amp; Cabernet Franc</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?

<p>Warm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?

<p>Full</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.

<p>High alcohol; High sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?

<p>5-10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?

<p>9-18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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