Influence of site, grape varieties, and winemaking Flashcards
Wines from Cool Climates are typically ____ in color, with _____ acidity, _____ body, and _____ alcohol levels.
white, higher, lighter, lower
Wines from Warm Climates are typically _____ in color, with _____ acidity, ____ body, and _____ alcohol levels.
Typically red in color, lower acidity, fuller body, higher alcohol levels.
The ideal climate for growing wine grapes is between ___ and ___ degrees latitude, North and South of the equator.
30, 50
Grape varieties have the biggest influence on the style of the wine produced.
True
Chardonnay in warm climates:
Warm Climate Body
Warm Climate Style
Full-bodied
Tropical
Chardonnay in cool climates:
Cool Climate Body
Cool Climate Style
Light-bodied
Crisp & Citrusy
All of the following are white grape varieties except? Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Sangiovese Riesling
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Style
Dry White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Flavor/Aroma
Med to Strong
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity
High
Sauvignon Blanc
Body/Texture
Crisp
Sauvignon Blanc
Tannin
None
Which one of the following flavor characteristics is usually associated with the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety? Earth Cherry Honey Cut grass
Cut grass
Cabernet Sauvignon
Style
Dry Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Flavor/Aroma
Med to Strong
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity
Med to High
Cabernet Sauvignon
Body/Texture
Full, Grippy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tannin
High
Which of the following fruit flavors is usually associated with Merlot? Pineapple Plum Melon Apple
Plum
Pinot Noir
Style
Dry Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Flavor/Aroma
Light to Med
Pinot Noir
Acidity
High
Pinot Noir
Body/Texture
Light to Med, Silky
Pinot Noir
Tannin
Low to Med
Chardonnays that have spent time in oak barrels typically develop flavors of:
Spice and vanilla
A wine made from the Merlot grape variety will have:
Full body, low to medium acidity, and medium to strong aromas
Pinot Grigio
Style
Dry White Wine
Pinot Grigio
Flavor/Aroma
Light to Strong
Pinot Grigio
Acidity
Med to High
Pinot Grigio
Body/Texture
Soft, crisp
Pinot Grigio
Tannin
None
Chardonnay is a dry white wine with medium to strong acidity and a body and texture that is light and crisp.
False
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety
True
Riesling is known for which of the following aromas and flavors?
Citrus, Peach and apricot, green apple
Compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at:
Lower temperature
For fermentation to begin, which of the following must be present?
Yeast and Sugar
Most sparkling wines become ‘sparkling’ during a second fermentation.
True
The sequence of events for making most red wines
Harvest grapes Crush Ferment Press Bottle
Rose wines get their light pink color from:
A short contact time of the juice and skins
