1.2 Wine With Food Flashcards
What impact does sweet food have on the taste of a wine? (4)
Makes them harder, which means: more astringent more acidic Less sweet less fruity
(Same as umami food)
What impact does umami food have on the taste of a wine? (4)
Makes them harder, which means: more astringent more acidic Less sweet less fruity
(Same as sweet food)
What impact does salty food have on the taste of a wine? (4)
Makes them softer, which means: Less astringent Less acidic More sweet More fruity
(Same as acidic food)
What impact does acidic food have on the taste of a wine? (4)
Makes them softer, which means: Less astringent Less acidic More sweet More fruity
(Same as salty food)
Which impacts the taste of the other most out of food and wine?
Food affects the taste of wine more than the other way around
What impact does bitter food have on the taste of wine? (7)
More bitter More acidity More alcohol burn Decreases body Decreases richness Decreases sweetness Decreases fruitiness
How does the level of alcohol impact the perception of chilli heat? (1)
Higher alcohol levels makes chilli seem hotter
What wines should be paired with sweet food?
Sweet wines
What type of wine should be paired with umami food?
Fruity, less bitter (less tannic) wines
What type of wine should be paired with bitter foods?
Less bitter (less tannic) wines, eg whites or less tannic reds
What type of wine should be paired with spicy foods?
Low alcohol, low tannin wines. Also sweeter and fruity wines
What type of wine should be paired with acidic foods?
Acidic wines
What type of wines are hardest to pair with food?
Complex wines with high levels of bitterness from tannins, and high levels of acid and alcohol. (Although these are the most interesting pairings)
What type of wines are easiest to pair with food?
Simple unoaked wines with little sugar
