ASI Tasting Grid

Question 1

What you need to mention on the Apearance? (8 steps)

Answer 1

1.Main Color
2.Clarity
3.Brightness
4.Intensity
5.Core Color
6.Rim Variation
7.Viscosity
8.Other Observations

Question 2

What you need to mention on the Taste? ( 13 steps)

Answer 2

1.Clean/Faulty
2.Dry/Sweet
3.Still/Sparkling
4.Body
5.Acidity
6.Intensity
7.Main taste groups
8.Taste descriptors
9.Confirming Oak
10.Maturity Level
11.Tannins
12.Alcohol
13.Finish

Question 3

What you need to mention on the Nose? (6 steps)
Mention also fruit condition!!!

Answer 3

1.Clean/Faulty
2.Intensity-
3.Main Aroma Groups
4.Aroma Descriptors
5.Oak Influence
6.Maturity Level

Question 4

What you need to mention on Conclusion? (12 steps)

Answer 4

1.Vinification Style
2.Climate
3.Country
4.Region
5.Appellation
6.Varietal/Blend
7.Age Range
8.Vintage
9.Name of the wine
10.Producer
11.Quality
12.Ageing Potential

Question 5

What you need to mention on Service and Food? (5 steps)

Answer 5

1.Temperature
2.Choice of Glasses
3.Decant, Aerate or not
4.Description of Dish
5.Explain Reason

Question 6

Which Aromas are found in the (floral group)? 9

Answer 6

Apple blossom
Citrus Blossom
Acacia
Honeysuckle
Elderflower
Jasmine
Chamomile
Rose
Violet

Question 7

Which Aromas/Flavors are found in (Orchard group? 7

Answer 7

green apple
yellow apple
red apple
gooseberry
pear
quince
baked apple

Question 8

Which aromas/flavors are found in (stone group)? 4

Answer 8

peach
nectarine
apricot
yellow plum

Question 9

Which aromas/flavors are found in (tropical group)? 7

Answer 9

banana
pineapple
passionfruit
mango
guava
lychee
papaya

Question 10

Which aromas/flavors are found in (red fruit group)? 6

Answer 10

strawberry
red cherry
raspberry
cranberry
red plum
pomegranate

Question 11

Which aromas/flavors are found in (black fruit group)? 4

Answer 11

black cherry
blackcurrant
blackberry
black plum

Question 12

Which aromas/flavors are found in (blue fruit group)? 1

Answer 12

blueberry

Question 13

Which aromas/flavors are found in (Dried cooked fruit group)? 5

Answer 13

figs
raisins
kirsch
jamminess
preserved fruits

Question 14

Which aromas/flavors are found in (herbal group)? 9

Answer 14

rosemary
thyme
basil
lemongrass
mint
parsley
oregano
fennel
dill

Question 15

Which aromas/flavors are found in (vegetal group)? 5

Answer 15

tomato leaf
asparagus
green pepper
celery
grass

Question 16

Which aromas/flavors are found in (organic group)? 4

Answer 16

compost
earth
forest floor
dust

Question 17

Which aromas/flavors are found in (mineral group)? 7

Answer 17

slate
chalk
limestone
river pebble
seashell
oyster shell
wet rock

Question 18

Which aromas/flavors are found in (spices group)? 7

Answer 18

clove
cinamon
ginger
nutmeg
white/black pepper
coriander
aniseed

Question 19

Which aromas/flavors are found in (oak group) ? 8

Answer 19

vanilla
cloves
cedar
toast
charred wood
smoke
chocolate
coconut

Question 20

Which aromas/flavors are found in (malolactic conversion group)? 5

Answer 20

butter
cream
nuts
cheese
brioche

Question 21

Which aromas/flavors are found in (lees ageing group)? 4

Answer 21

biscuit
bread
toast
bread dough

Question 22

Which aromas/flavors are found in (botrytis group)? 2

Answer 22

ginger
safron

Question 23

Which aromas/flavors are found in (tertiary white group)?
7

Answer 23

nutty
honey
chamomile
petrol
hay
mushroom
truffle

Question 24

Which aromas/flavors are found in (tertiary red group) 7

Answer 24

leather
forest floor
mushroom
tobacco
meaty
wet leaves
dried fruits