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1
Q

True or False

There are five types of wine.

A

False

There are three types of wine:

  • Still Wines
  • Sparkling Wines
  • Fortified Wines
2
Q

What is the abv for still wines?

A

The abv for still wines is between 8% - 15%

  • The majority are between 11.5% - 14% abv*
  • ABV = Alcohol By Volume, and is expressed as a percentage*
3
Q

What are most still wines named after?

A

Most still wines are named after the region in which they were produced.

Other wines are named after the grape variety used to make them.

4
Q

What is the ‘fizz’ in sparkling wines caused by?

A

The ‘fizz’ in sparkling wines is caused by carbon dioxide gas which is produced by fermentation, and is purposely trapped in the wine.

5
Q

List three well known examples of sparkling.

A
  • Champagne (France)
  • Cava (Spain)
  • Prosecco (Italy)
6
Q

What is the abv of fortified wine and why?

A

Fortified wines have a higher abv of 15%-22% because extra alcohol is added to the wines.

7
Q

List two examples of fortified wines from around the world.

A
  • Sherry (Spain)
  • Port (Portugal)
8
Q

What makes up the style of wine?

A

The color, structural characteristics, aromas and flavors all make up the style of wine.

9
Q

How is the color of a wine determined?

A

The color of a wine can be determined by the grape variety used as well as the way the wine is made.

10
Q

True or False

Rosé wines are made with black grapes

A

True

Rosé wines are made from black grapes.

The juice is left in contact with the skin for a short period of time before it is drained so that the juice is only lightly colored by the skins.

11
Q

What are notable structural characteristics?

A
  • Sweetness
  • Acidity
  • Tannins
  • Alcohol
  • Body
12
Q

What causes sweetness?

A

Sweetness is caused by the presence of sugar in the wine.

13
Q

How is a dry wine made?

A

To make a dry wine, the yeast must convert all of the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.

14
Q

What are the two key ways to make a wine with a medium level of sweetness?

A
  • Remove the yeast before all the sugar is converted into alcohol
  • Add unfermented grape juice to a dry wine
15
Q

True or False:

The majority of wines are sweet.

A

False

The majority of wines are dry.

16
Q

True or False:

Most wines that have a medium level of sweetness are either white or rosé.

A

True

There are few truely sweet red wines, except for some dessert style wines.

17
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What are the two key ways of making a sweet wine?

A
  • Use grapes so high in sugar that the yeast stops fermenting before they eat all the sugar.
  • In the case of fortified wines, the yeast are killed by the addition of high-strength distilled alcohol before they can eat all the sugar.
18
Q

Where does acidity in wine come from?

A

Acidity comes directly from the grape juice.

Acidity gives wine a refreshing characteristic.

19
Q

How can you recognize acidity in wine?

A

Acidity makes your mouth water, and it helps balance out sweetness.

20
Q

True or False:

Tannin is a characteristic only of white wine.

A

False

Tannin is a characteristic of red wine and comes from the skin of the grapes.

21
Q

What determines the level of tannin in wine?

A

Grape variety and how the wine is made

22
Q

How can you pick out tannins in wine?

A

Tannins cause your mouth to feel dry, puckery and astringent.

23
Q

What do full-bodied wines feel like in comparison to light-bodied wines?

A

Full-bodied wines feel viscous & mouth-filling.

Light-bodied wines feel more delicate.

24
Q

Where can some aromas and flavors of wines come from?

A

Aromas and flavors of wines come from a variety of sources. Some come from the grapes while others develop during winemaking and maturation.

25
Q

True or False:

Two of the most common aromas and flavors of wines are fruits and oak.

A

True

  • Most wines will have some sort of aroma and flavor of fruit depending on the grape variety and ripeness of the grape.*
  • When wine is fermented or matured in oak barrels, the barrels can contribute to the aromas and flavors of the wine.*