Session #1 Wine Production Flashcards
Where in a grape is acidity and sugar to be found?
The pulp.
White wines are associated mainly with cool or warm climates?
Cool.
What are the defining 3 stages for a white wine making process?
Crush > Press > Ferment.
What 2 things are needed to create alcohol?
Sugar and Yeast.
Which white grape is grown in cool, moderate and warm climates?
Chardonnay.
Where in a grape is colour and tannin to be found?
The skins.
From where does a rosé obtain its colour?
Limited skin contact.
What will characterise a Fortified Wine?
Alcohol levels of 15-22% abv.
What colour is a White Zinfandel?
Pink/ rosé.
Which climate will result in wines with higher acidity?
Cooler.
Other than the addition of unfermented grape juice how else can a medium sweet white wine be created?
The yeast is removed before all the sugar is converted into alcohol.
Which red grape makes wine high in both tannin and acidity?
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Apart from alcohol, what else is created in the fermentation process?
Carbon Dioxide (used for sparkling wines).
What are the defining 4 stages for a red wine making process?
Crush > Ferment > Drain > Press.
What flavours are associated with wines fermented or aged in oak barrels?
Vanilla and cloves.
