Types & Styles of Wine Flashcards
Types of Wines
Majority of Wines fall into this category
Still
Types of Wines
abv of 8% to 15% but majority are under 11.4% to 14%
Still
Types of Wines
Sancerre, Burgundy, Rioja, and Chianti
Still
Sancerre and Burgundy are from what region?
France
Rioja is from where?
Spain
Chianti is from where?
Italy
Types of Wines
Pinot Grigio
Still
Types of Wines
bubbly or fizzy; caused by carbon dioxide gas from fermentation and is trapped in the wine.
Sparkling
Types of Wines
Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco
Sparkling
Champagne is from what region?
France
Cava is from where?
Spain
Prosecco is from where?
Italy
Types of Wines
have extra alcohol added to them therefore has higher levels of alcohol from 15% to 22% abv
Fortified
Types of Wines
Sherry from Spain, Port from Portugal
Fortified
Styles of Wine
This is how a wine can be determined through its grape variety
Color
Styles of Wine (Color)
Chablis from France, Riesling from Germany; this color can be taken from the other grape variety if the skins are not a part of the wine making process
White
Styles of Wine (Color)
must be made from black grapes; skins; Rioja from Spain, Cabarnet Sauvignon Variety
Red
Styles of Wine (Color)
made from black grapes; skin is still intact for a short period of time; White Zinfandel
Rose
Styles of Wines
caused by the presence of sugar in the wine
Sweetness