Components of wine Flashcards
1
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sensed as the wine first enters the mouth.
A
sugar
2
Q
perceived on the sides of the tongue as a tartness or sharpness
A
acid
3
Q
bitterness or astringency sensed on the rear of the tongue, tannin puckers the mouth. It is found mainly on red wines.
A
tannin
4
Q
has a sweet flavor that enhances any other sweetness perceived on the tip of the tongue. It makes the wine round and full, but in larger quantities it causes slight burning sensation in the mouth
A
alcohol
5
Q
the feel of the wine in the mouth.
A
body
6
Q
Generally ____ is preferred with the meal;
A
dry wine
7
Q
____ wine is used at the end of the meal.
A
sweet
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