2. Winemaking & Vinification

Question 1

Which aromas and flavors are associated with “sur lie” aging?

Answer 1

“on the lees” process that keeps wine in contact with yeast cells through aging process. Leads to Yeast, Dough, Beer flavoring

Question 2

Vinification is defined as:

Answer 2

Activities and decisions occurring in the winery

Question 3

In the process of fermentation, yeasts metabolize grape sugars and produce:

Answer 3

Alcohol, heat, carbon dioxide

Question 4

Why is sorting grapes an important part of the vinification process?

Answer 4

Removes undesirable damaged or rotting fruit, pests, leaves and branches from entering fermentation vessel.

Question 5

Name some examples of processes that may add flavor to wine

Answer 5

Oak Aging
Malolactic Fermentation
Lees Contact

Question 6

Describe the process that involves intracellular fermentation of whole berries converted to alcohol in absence of oxygen?

Answer 6

Carbonic Maceration

Question 7

What wine region is most associated with the use of carbonic maceration?

Answer 7

Beaujolais