Deductive Tasting Flashcards
1
Q
Pinot Noir produces red wines that are noticeably lighter in color than those made with most other varieties, why?
A
The grape lacks acylated anthocyanins
2
Q
What are the five different anthocyanins in Vitis vinifera
A
cyanidin petunidin delphinidin peonidin malvidin
3
Q
How do red wines get their color?
A
Anthocyanins, colored phenolic compounds present in many species of the plant kingdom, ranging in hue from orange to purple
4
Q
Spritz/Efferverscence
A
Slight spritz may occur in young wines bottled early. This phenomenon typically occurs in white wines and results from an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide that becomes sealed in the bottle
