chapter 10 Flashcards
what is wine made from?
fermented juice of grapes, and other sugar-containing fruits
wine can be classified by what two things?
color and type
what are still wines?
table wines with no carbonation; can be white, red or blush
what are sparkling wines?
wines that include carbon dioxide
what are two methods of making sparkling wine?
methode champenoise and bulk charmat
what are wines named after in the US vs in Europe?
US: named after the grape variety
Europe: named after the grape variety or region
t/f are all sparkling wines champagne?
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what are fortified and aromatic wines?
have brandy or alcohol added, alcohol content is about 20%, tends to be sweeter, aromatic wines can be flavored with herbs, roots, flowers, etc.
where does the first record of wine come from?
ancient Egyptians and Babylonians
romans popularized wine by doing what?
planting vines in conquered territories
the most important wine making grape variety is ______ __________
vitis vinifera
what are the 6 steps of wine making
crushing grapes, fermenting, racking, maturing, filtering, and bottling
white wines pair well with
poultry, fish, and egg entrees
red wines pair well with
game, red meat, heavily spiced dishes
sparkling wines pair well with
any course