Flashcard Quizlet
What else is Tempranillo known as?
"Noble Grape"
What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
"The King of Red Wine"
What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?
1. Malbec 2. Merlot 3. Cabernet Sauvignon 4. Cabernet Franc 5. Petit Verdot
How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?
5,300
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
5-10 years
How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
54,000
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?
9-18 months
What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
Big berries with thin skin
Most important step of the Champagne process?
Blending
Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
Bordeaux, France
Where did Malbec originate?
Burgundy
What is special about the way Malbec grows?
Bush vines- no trellises
Who created Champagne and what year?
Dom Perignon, 1688
What is Malbec susceptible to?
Downy mildew and rot
What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
Full
Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
High alcohol; High acid
Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
High alcohol; High sugar
What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
High altitude with warm climate
What type of body does Malbec have?
Medium
What type of body does Sangiovese have?
Medium
What type of body does Tempranillo have?
Medium-Full
What type of body does Zinfandel have?
Medium-Full
What are the major types of Champagne?
Non Vintage- 2-3 yrs, many vintages Vintage- 3-5yrs, one vintage Prestige Cuvee- 6-8 yrs, best grapes
What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
Pests and diseases
What varietals is Champagne made up of?
Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (35%), and Chardonnay (27%)
What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc
Where did Tempranillo originate?
Spain
What type of skin does Malbec have?
Thin
What type of skin does Sangiovese have?
Thin
What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
Thin
Where is Sangiovese popular?
Tuscany, Italy
What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
Warm
What is Liqeur de Triage?
Yeast and sugar added to create a second fermentation.