Style Of Wine Flashcards
Types of wine
Still, Sparkling, Fortified
Characteristics of wine
Color, Notable structural characteristics, Typical aromas and flavors
Colors of wine
White, Red, Rosé
Notable structural characteristics
Sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol, body
White grape varieties
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
Black Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
White wines from principal grape varieties
Sancerre, Chablis, Burgundy (White) // other examples : Sauternes
Red wines from principal grape varieties
Burgundy (Red), Bordeaux // Other examples : Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti, Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Sparkling wines from principal grape varieties
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava