Influences on wine style. Flashcards
1
Q
What process reduces the acidity in white wine?
A
Malolactic conversion.
2
Q
Red wines are fermented at what temperature?
A
20°C to 32°C (68°F-90°F)
3
Q
The use of lees (leaving wine to rest on the dead yeast cells - the lees) can create what flavours? x2
A
Bread and biscuit
4
Q
Which type of oak barrel will have the most effect on a wine? Large or small?
A
Small (greater surface area in contact with wine)
5
Q
What techniques are used by winemakers to extract more colour, flavour and tannins?
A
Pumping over and punching down.
