Module 1

Question 1

Name the parts of a grape.

Answer 1

Skin

Pulp

Question 2

What does the grape skin contain?

Answer 2

Colour

Tanin

Question 3

What does the grape pulp contain?

Answer 3

Water
Sugar
Acid

Question 4

What are the key stages in the annual cycle of grape growing?

Answer 4

Flowering

Grape ripening

Question 5

In which climates do grape vines grow?

Answer 5

Cool climates

Warm climates

Question 6

What are the characteristics of grapes grown in cooler climates?

Answer 6

Lower sugar levels; higher acidity levels

More common to grow white grapes

Question 7

Examples of cooler climates

Answer 7

Germany
Northern France
Regions closer to the poles

Question 8

What are the characteristics of grapes grown in warmer climates?

Answer 8

Higher sugar levels; lower acidity levels

More common to grow black grapes

Question 9

Examples of warmer climates

Answer 9

Parts of Australia
Parts of California
Regions are closer to equator

Question 10

What ingredients are required for alcoholic fermentation?

Answer 10

Sugar

Yeast

Question 11

What are the products of alcoholic fermentation?

Answer 11

Alcohol

Carbon dioxide

Question 12

Define fermentation

Answer 12

The process of turning sugar into alcohol

Question 13

What is the difference in the fermentation process for dry and sweet wines?

Answer 13

In sweet wines, yeast die before they can consume all of the sugar; in dry wines, yeast consume all the sugar, then die

Question 14

Name the steps in the winemaking process for WHITE wines.

Answer 14

1. Crushing
2. Pressing
3. Fermentation
4. Maturation
5. Bottling

Question 15

Name the steps in the winemaking process for RED wines.

Answer 15

1. Crushing
2. Fermentation
3. Draining and Pressing
4. Maturation
5. Bottling

Question 16

Name the steps in the winemaking process for ROSÉ wines.

Answer 16

1. Crushing
2. Fermentation
3. Draining/Final Fermentation
4. Maturation
5. Bottling