Elements of Wine Flashcards
Introduction to what wine is.
At its basic level, what is wine?
Fermented grape juice
In order for alcoholic fermentation to occur, what must be present?
yeast, as well as sugars
What is done to grapes to release their juice?
They are crushed.
What are the two typical types of grapes for making wine?
White grape and Black grapes
What do black grape skins contain?
Tannins
as well as color and flavor compounds
How do tannins feel on your palate?
Dry and Astringent
What color is the skin of white grapes?
Golden
The pulp of the grape contains…
water, sugar and acid
What does ABV stand for?
Alcohol By Volume
This is the measure of how much alcohol is in a wine, expressed as a percentage
What are the by-products of alcohol fermentation?
Alcohol (ethanol), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What are microscopic organisms that are responsible for fermentation?
Yeast
At what percentage does alcoholic fermentation usually stop?
15%
most yeast cannot survive at a percentage above this
