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Which method is rarely practiced in white winemaking within the EU limits?
Which method is rarely practiced in white winemaking within the EU limits?
- De-acidification (correct)
- Chaptalisation
- Acidification
- Hyperoxidation
What is the maximum enrichment allowed in chaptalisation?
What is the maximum enrichment allowed in chaptalisation?
- +1-1.5%
- +0.5-1%
- +2-2.5%
- +1.5-2% (correct)
Why are grapes in the Côte d’Or typically hand harvested?
Why are grapes in the Côte d’Or typically hand harvested?
- To ensure consistent quality (correct)
- To extract tannins
- To remove diseased fruit
- To increase sugar levels
Why are grapes usually whole bunch pressed in white winemaking?
Why are grapes usually whole bunch pressed in white winemaking?
Why is the must for high quality wine usually clarified by sedimentation?
Why is the must for high quality wine usually clarified by sedimentation?
Which type of yeast is commonly used in fermentation by winemakers?
Which type of yeast is commonly used in fermentation by winemakers?
What is the purpose of fermenting wines at a temperature of 16-18ºC (61-64ºF)?
What is the purpose of fermenting wines at a temperature of 16-18ºC (61-64ºF)?
What is the typical aging period for wines in barrel?
What is the typical aging period for wines in barrel?
What percentage of new oak is commonly used at the grand cru level?
What percentage of new oak is commonly used at the grand cru level?
What is the purpose of malolactic conversion in winemaking?
What is the purpose of malolactic conversion in winemaking?
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