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Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?
Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?
- Pneumatic presses
- Modern vertical presses
- Hydraulic presses (correct)
- All of the above
What is the purpose of transferring the press wine into barrels?
What is the purpose of transferring the press wine into barrels?
- To blend the wine
- To age the wine
- To add structure and tannin
- To decide the final blend (correct)
Where does malolactic conversion take place?
Where does malolactic conversion take place?
- In tanks
- In the press
- In both tanks and barrels (correct)
- In barrels
What is the purpose of inoculating during malolactic conversion?
What is the purpose of inoculating during malolactic conversion?
Where are simpler wines typically aged?
Where are simpler wines typically aged?
What type of barrels are high-quality wines matured in?
What type of barrels are high-quality wines matured in?
What is the most common mix of French oak barriques for maturing wines?
What is the most common mix of French oak barriques for maturing wines?
How long are wines matured for?
How long are wines matured for?
How often are wines racked during maturation?
How often are wines racked during maturation?
When do most estates blend their wines?
When do most estates blend their wines?
Which of the following is a common practice in red winemaking?
Which of the following is a common practice in red winemaking?
Which type of wine is typically intended for early drinking?
Which type of wine is typically intended for early drinking?
What is a common method of sorting grapes for high quality wines?
What is a common method of sorting grapes for high quality wines?
Why do top estates sometimes decide not to sort grapes in the winery?
Why do top estates sometimes decide not to sort grapes in the winery?
What is a benefit of plot by plot winemaking?
What is a benefit of plot by plot winemaking?
Which fermentation temperature range is typically used for wines intended for early drinking?
Which fermentation temperature range is typically used for wines intended for early drinking?
What is the usual period of post-fermentation maceration on the skins for wines intended for early drinking?
What is the usual period of post-fermentation maceration on the skins for wines intended for early drinking?
Which fermentation temperature range may be employed for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
Which fermentation temperature range may be employed for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
What is a reason for reducing maceration times in poor vintages?
What is a reason for reducing maceration times in poor vintages?
What is a common practice in winemaking for high quality wines?
What is a common practice in winemaking for high quality wines?
Which grape variety did they advocate an increased focus on?
Which grape variety did they advocate an increased focus on?
What is the purpose of skin contact in winemaking?
What is the purpose of skin contact in winemaking?
What is the main reason for the reduction in the proportion of new oak used in fermentation and maturation stages?
What is the main reason for the reduction in the proportion of new oak used in fermentation and maturation stages?
What is the key factor in producing sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the key factor in producing sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the maximum allowed yield in the top appellations, Sauternes and Barsac?
What is the maximum allowed yield in the top appellations, Sauternes and Barsac?
What is the main challenge in harvesting grapes for sweet wines?
What is the main challenge in harvesting grapes for sweet wines?
What is the main factor determining the level of botrytis in the final wines?
What is the main factor determining the level of botrytis in the final wines?
What is the typical range of new oak used in barrel-fermented sweet wines?
What is the typical range of new oak used in barrel-fermented sweet wines?
What is the main purpose of barrel-aging in Sauternes wines?
What is the main purpose of barrel-aging in Sauternes wines?
What is the typical aging period for top-quality Sauternes wines?
What is the typical aging period for top-quality Sauternes wines?
