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Fortified Wine: Vin Doux Naturel Flashcards

Learn where and how VDNs are made, and major grapes. (9 cards)

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Q

Vins Doux Naturels come from which country?

A

France

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Where in France do VDNs come from?

A

Southern France

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Name 2 VDNs.

A
  1. Banyuls
  2. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
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Where is Banyuls (in which region of France)?

A

Southern France in Roussillon

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5
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What is the primary grape of Banyuls?

A

Grenache

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6
Q

Run through Banyuls’:

  • color
  • grape
  • style
A
  • Red
  • Grenache
  • Richest, fullest bodied VDN of France
  • Usually around 15% - 18% abv
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7
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Where is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (which region is it in)?

A

Southern Rhône

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8
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Run through Muscat de Beaume-de-Venise’s:

  • color
  • grape
  • style
A
  • white
  • Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
  • Fresh, aromatic, sweet
  • Usually around 15% - 17% abv
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When are VDNs fortified?

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DURING fermentation so that they remain sweet from the grapes’ natural sugars.

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