Concepts Flashcards
5 Basic wine characteristics
Sweetness, Alcohol Level, Tannin, Acidity, Body
Tannin
astringency and dryness
Alcohol Level
Heat, or spice
Acidity
Sourness
Sweetnees
High sweetness to dryness
Lighter Body
More Acidity, lower alcohol, less tannin, less sweet
Fuller Body
Less Acidity, higher alcohol, more tannin, sweeter
Colours of White Wine
Pale Platinum, Medium Lemon, Deep Gold
Pale Platinum
Clear white, young and not aged in oak
Medium Lemon
Green hints, pale
Deep Gold
Aged in oak, darker yellow because of natural oxidation
Colours of Red Wine
Pale Garnet, Medium Red, Deep Purple
Pale Garnet
Less red pigment antocyanin,
Medium Red
Red tint means higher acidity
Deep Purple
Violet tint means lower acidity
Round Bowl
Ideal for delicate, aromatic wines
Narrow Bowl
Ideal for spicy, bold wines
Ice Cold
Sparkling, Light Whites
Cold
Full White, Aromatic White, Rosé
Cellar Temp
Light Red, Medium Red
Room Temp
Medium Red, Full Red, Fortified Wines
1-3 Days
Sparkling Wine
3-5 Days
Full White, Light Red, Medium Red, Full Red
1 Week
Light White, Aromatic Wine, Rosé
1 Month
Fortified Wines