What is the Traditional Method of Sparkling Wines?
When second fermentation occurs within the bottle
What is Step 1 of the Traditional Method?
Add base wine, yeast, and sugar to bottle
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What is Step 2 of the Traditional Method?
Second fermentation takes place in bottle
What is Step 3 of the Traditional Method?
Riddling (by hand or gyropalletes)
What is Step 4 of the Traditional Method?
Disgorgement; frozen wine and yeast being ejected from bottle
What is Step 5 of the Traditional Method?
Dosage; add wine and sugar back into bottle
What is Step 6 of the Traditional Method?
Reseal the bottle for sale
What occurs during second fermentation?
CO2 created by fermentation is trapped and dissolved back into the wine
What varietals are used in France to create Champagne?
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
, What varietals are used in Spain to create Cava?
Local varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Why is a cool climate needed for Sparkling Wine?
To produce low alcohol, high acid wine
What varietal is used for Prosecco?
Glera
Three descriptors of Prosecco?
Dry or off-dry, apple, light to medium body
What varietal is used for Asti?
Moscato
Three descriptors of Asti?
Sweet, light bodied, blossom
What is Step 1 of the Tank Method?
Add dry base wine to tank
What is Step 2 of the Tank Method?
Add yeast and sugar to the pressurized tank
What is Step 3 of the Tank Method?
Seal the tank to retain CO2 while the second fermentation takes place
What is Step 4 of the Tank Method?
Remove the lees through filtration
What is Step 5 of the Tank Method?
Bottle the wine under pressure and sealed with a cork
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