Wine Colors and Blending Techniques

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Which method of harvesting and pressing is more time consuming?

  • Machine harvesting and short maceration or hold in press
  • Hand harvesting and pressing whole bunches (correct)

What is an advantage of hand harvesting and pressing whole bunches?

  • Less stress on the grapes during harvesting (correct)
  • Faster than machine harvesting

What is a disadvantage of machine harvesting and short maceration or hold in press?

  • Requires a large, well-trained picking team
  • Requires an up-to-date, well-maintained machine and a skillful driver (correct)

What is an advantage of machine harvesting and short maceration or hold in press?

<p>Significantly cheaper than hand harvesting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fermentation temperature range for preserving delicate primary fruit aromas in rosé production?

<p>14°–18°C (57–64°F) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of blocking malolactic conversion in rosé production?

<p>To retain acidity and preserve primary fruit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for storing rosé on the lees in stainless steel containers before bottling?

<p>2-3 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative option for fermenting rosé besides using ambient yeast?

<p>Cultured yeast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method for reducing the color of rosé wine if it is deeper than desired?

<p>Fining the wine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the majority option for selecting yeast in rosé fermentation?

<p>Cultured yeast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor contributing to the pale color of most wines?

<p>The low level of color in the skins of the common varieties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage of white varieties allowed in the blend according to AOC regulations?

<p>20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are rosé wines typically made?

<p>By direct pressing or short maceration on the skins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of acidifying musts in rosé production?

<p>To achieve a good balance between fruit and acidity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature for chilling the fruit in rosé production?

<p>4°C (39°F) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specialized press developed by Bucher Vaslin called?

<p>Inertys® (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using white grapes in the blend for rosé production?

<p>To reduce the alcohol level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common method for reducing the color of rosé wine if it is deeper than desired?

<p>Direct pressing or short maceration on the skins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the local variety of the region mentioned in the text?

<p>Tibouren (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of chilling the fruit in rosé production?

<p>To reduce the rate of oxidation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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