Level 2 Sommelier - Tannin and Red Wine Varietals

Question 1

Tannins add how many different compounds to wine?

Answer 1

More than 200

Question 2

Anthocyanin is a type of?

Answer 2

Tannin

Question 3

What kind of tannins are in red wine

Answer 3

Condensed Tannins

Question 4

If high anthocyanin content is present in wine, acidity is higher, lower, or unchanged?

Answer 4

Lower

Question 5

What causes the garrigue aroma in Granache?

Answer 5

Wild Herbs

Question 6

Which two grapes have a meatiness aroma profile?

Answer 6

Syrah and Mourvedre

Question 7

Through fermentation, tannins add what to wine?

Answer 7

Color
Complexity
Astringency

Question 8

Which of the following grapes has the highest tannin levels? Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Sangiovese, or Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 8

Syrah

Question 9

What is the profile of Pinot Noir?

Answer 9

Body: Light
Acid: High
Tannin: Low
Fingerprint: Dry Rose or Barnyard Scent
Taste: Under-Ripe Red Fruit

Question 10

What is the profile of Sangiovese?

Answer 10

Body: Light
Acid: High
Tannin: Low
Fingerprint: Leather
Taste: Ripe red Cherries, cranberries

Question 11

What is the profile of Grenache?

Answer 11

Body: Medium to Full
Acid: Low
Tannin: Medium to High
Fingerprint: Lavender, Pizza Spice, Herbs de Provence
Taste: Ripe Dark fruits and spice

Question 12

What is the profile of Syrah?

Answer 12

Body: Medium to Full
Acid: Medium
Tannin: Medium to High
Fingerprint: Game
Taste: Dark Fruit and pepper

Question 13

What is the profile of Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 13

Body: Medium to Full
Acid: Medium
Tannin: Medium to High
Fingerprint: Cedar and Green Peppers/ Graphite
Taste: Dark Fruit, Cassis, herbs, spice, earthiness

Question 14

Condensed Tannins are the result of ?

Answer 14

The fermentation process including the seeds and the skins of the grape.