Types and Styles of Wine

Question 1

3 Types of wine

Answer 1

• Still: wine without effervescence: this shows that it contains little carbon dioxide gas.
• Sparkling: still wine with significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
• Fortified: wine that has neutral spirits (usually clear grape brandy) added to it.

Question 2

6 Notable Structural Characteristics of Wine

Answer 2

Sugar (sweetness)
Acidity
Tannin
Alcohol
Body
Aromas/Flavors

Question 3

Name the 9 primary styles of wine.

Answer 3

1. Sparkling Wine
2. Light-Bodied White Wine
3. Full-Bodied White Wine
4. Aromatic (sweet) White Wine
5. Rosé Wine
6. Light-Bodied Red Wine
7. Medium-Bodied Red Wine
8. Full-Bodied Red Wine
9. Dessert Wine

Question 4

3 Styles of wine

Answer 4

White
Red
Rose