03. Storage And Service

Question 1

Storage | Which are the 3 most important storage points;

Answer 1

1. Cool and constant temperature;
2. Keep them away from strong sunshine and artificial light;
3. If sealed with cork, keep them on the side.

Question 2

Storage | Why to keep cork sealed wines on theirs sides?

Answer 2

So the cork doesn’t dry.
Dry corks can allow oxygen inside the wine.

Question 3

Storage | What happens if the wines are exposed to strong light for too long?

Answer 3

Can cause the wine to taste stale and old. Lose the flavor.

Question 4

Storage | What happens if the wines are exposed to strong light for too long?

Answer 4

Can make the wine taste stale and old.
Lose the flavor.

Question 5

Service | Temperature to sweet wines:

Answer 5

Well chilled.
6-8•c

Question 6

Service | Temperature for sparkling wines:

Answer 6

Well chilled.
6-8•c

Question 7

Service | Temperature for light and medium body whites:

Answer 7

Chilled.
7-10•c

Question 8

Service | Temperature for rosé wines:

Answer 8

Chilled.
7-8•c

Question 9

Service | Temperature for full body whites:

Answer 9

Lightly chilled.
10-13•c

Question 10

Service | Temperature for light reds:

Answer 10

Lightly chilled or room temperature.
13-18•c

Question 11

Service | Temperature for medium to full-bodied reds:

Answer 11

Room temperature.
15-18•c

Question 12

Service | Basic rule for wine glass shape:

Answer 12

Red wine glasses should be slightly larger than white wine glasses.
Sparkling glasses should be flute or tulip shape.

Question 13

Service | 3 points to check when you serve a wine:

Answer 13

1. The appearance (for haziness);
2. That there are no bits floating;
3. Aroma faults.

Question 14

Service | Ways to keep the wine fresh:

Answer 14

Vacuum systems;
Blanket systems (gas systems).

Question 15

Service | Name common wine faults during service:

Answer 15

• cork taint;
• failure in closure;
• heat damage.

Question 16

Service | What is a CORKED wine?

Answer 16

Contaminated with TCA.
A chemical called Trichloroanisole.
Make the wine smell like cardboard, wet dog, horse sweat.