3 - Storage and Service of Wine Flashcards
Why is the storage of wine important?
Incorrectly stored wine can affect the flavour and in extreme cases can render the wine faulty.
What points should be observed when storing wine?
Cool constant temperature (10-15C)
Stored cork closured wine on it’s side.
Keep away from strong light. (Natural and artificial)
Keep away from vibrations.
What happens to sparkling wines that are refrigerated for extended periods.
Lose their fizz.
Why is strong light dangerous for wine?
It will heat the wine.
It will make the wine stale and old before it’s time.
Artificial light can cause unpleasant flavours in some wines.
Red wines that are served cold will taste ____ and ____
Thin and harsh.
Why shouldn’t you heat wine on a radiator.
The sudden change in temperature can irretrievably damage the wine.
What happens to red wines that increase to over 18C?
They lose their freshness and flavours become muddled. It’s fixed by cooling it down again.
What are the serving temperature ranges and their corresponding labels?
6-8 Well Chilled 6-10 - Well Chilled 7-10 Chilled 10-13 Lightly Chilled 13 Lightly Chilled 15-18 Room Temperature
What temperature should you serve Beaujolais at?
13
Name 2 light bodied reds?
Beaujolais and Valpolicella
What temperature are sparkling wines served at?
6-10 Well Chilled
What temperature is White Burgundy or Fume Blanc served at?
10-13 Lightly Chilled
What temperature is Amarone della Valpolicella served at?
15-18 Room Temperature
What temperature should Fino Sherry be served at?`
7-10 Chilled
What effect can over-chilling have on white/rose and sparkling wines?
It can mask the flavours.
