Understanding Wine Styles Flashcards
Select the styles for white wine.
A. Aromatic
B. Crisp
C. Fruity
D. Creamy
A, B and D
Oakiness is a trait that can be found in red and white wines. True or false?
True.
What typifies a crisp white wine? Select all that apply.
A. Light & Refreshing
B. Tart
C. Great Aperitifs
D. High Alcohol
A, B and C
What is an example of a crisp white wine?
Riesling
What describes a creamy white wine? Select all that apply.
A. Refreshing
B. High alcohol
C. Complex
D. Dry
B, C and D.
What is an example of a creamy white wine?
Chardonnay
What are some notes in aromatic white wines? Select all that apply.
A. Floral
B. Spice
C. Oak
D. Minerality
A, B and C
What is an example of an aromatic white wine?
Pinot Blanc
What types of foods pair well with silky red wines?
A. Light food
B. Spicy food
C. Fatty food
D. Fried food
A
Shiraz is a silky style of red wine. True or false?
False.
Fruit red wines are often made in “new world” regions. True or false?
True
Savory red wines are well suited to food pairings. True or false?
True.
What is the wine style that typically garners high ratings from wine critics?
A. Modern
B. Bold
C. Silky
D. Savory
B
Select the qualities that describe a bold red wine.
A. Full bodied
B. Food friendly
C. Oak-aging
D. Modern
A, C and D
What is an example of a bold red wine?
Cabernet Sauvignon
