Service (& Temperatures) Flashcards

1
Q

Sweet and dry sparkling

A

6-8C

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2
Q

Dry whites, young and fruity

A

8-10C

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3
Q

*Aromatic dry whites
*Off/Medium dry rose

A

10-12C

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4
Q

*Sweet and fortified wines
*Full Body and aged whites

A

12-14C

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5
Q

*Light reds, delicate and fruity, low tannins
*Red wines with carbonic maceration

A

14-16C

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6
Q

*Sweet and fortified reds
*Medium bodied reds with medium tannins

A

16-18C

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7
Q

Long aged full body, robust reds

A

18-20C

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8
Q

*Lager beer
*Pilsner

A

7-9C

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9
Q

Weiss beer

A

10-11C

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10
Q

Trappist beer

A

11-16C

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11
Q

*Lambic
*Ale

A

10-14C

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12
Q

Stout (Dark beer)

A

10-15C

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13
Q

Vodka

A

0-4C

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14
Q

Young Grappa

A

10-12C

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15
Q

*Rum
*Blended whisky

(Short aging)

A

14-16C

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16
Q

*Calvados
*Rum
*Whisky

(Aged)

A

16-18C

17
Q

*Brandy
*Armagnac
*Cognac

A

18-20C

18
Q

Water to ice ratio for dry white and rose wine

A

2/3 Water
1/3 Ice

19
Q

Water to ice ratio for sparkling wines (e.g. Champagne, Franciacorta)

A

1/2 Water
1/2 Ice

20
Q

What range of temperatures and humidity levels should the cellar be?

A

11-15C
65/75% relative humidity

21
Q

Why decant a wine?

A

*To filter/stop sediment or deposits accumulated during maturation.
*To allow wine to breathe, releasing aromas and bouquet

22
Q

Parts of a wine glass

A

*Bowl
*Stem
*Foot