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Which technique is commonly used in the Pays Nantais to enhance the body of light-bodied wines?

Skin contact
Malolactic conversion
Chaptalization
Fermentation in concrete eggs (correct)

What is the main purpose of canopy management in vineyards with a humid climate?

To reduce acidity in grapes
To prevent fungal diseases
To increase sugar levels in grapes
To improve ripeness of grapes (correct)

What is the permitted limit for chaptalization (addition of sugar) in Muscadet wines?

15% abv
8% abv
12% abv (correct)
10% abv

What is the preferred material for fermenting and aging Muscadet wines?

Glass-lined concrete vats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk of sun exposure on grapes in vineyards with open canopies?

Sunburnt fruit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of vineyard management in hot years?

Monitoring sugar levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aging Muscadet wines on the lees?

To preserve high acidity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of leaf removal in vineyards with a marginal climate for ripeness?

Improved sun exposure for grapes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skin contact in winemaking?

To enhance body and structure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for avoiding malolactic conversion in the production of Muscadet wines?

To preserve high acidity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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