Module 6

Question 1

For long-term storage, wine should be kept…

Answer 1

…at a cool and constant temperature.

Question 2

What are the two main systems of wine preservation?

Answer 2

Vacuum system

Blanket system

Question 3

What are vacuum systems of wine preservation?

Answer 3

Systems that rely on a pump to remove the air from inside the bottle

Question 4

What are blanket systems of wine preservation?

Answer 4

Systems that pump a gas into the bottle which pushes the air out of the bottle. The gas will not harm the wine.

Question 5

What is the ideal temperature description to serve sparkling wines?

Answer 5

Well chilled

Question 6

What is the ideal temperature description to serve sweet wines?

Answer 6

Well chilled

Question 7

What is the ideal temperature description to serve light & medium-bodied whites and rosés?

Answer 7

Chilled

Question 8

What is the ideal temperature description to serve full-bodied whites?

Answer 8

Lightly chilled

Question 9

What is the ideal temperature description to serve medium and full-bodied reds?

Answer 9

Room temperature

Question 10

What is the ideal temperature description to serve light bodied reds?

Answer 10

Lightly chilled