Windows of the World: Chapter 1 Prelude to Wine: Aromas and Tastes Flashcards
What 4 components does the grape anatomy consist of?
Stem, skin, flesh, and seeds
What three sources does wine tastes and aromas come from?
Grapes, Fermentation, Maturation and Aging
Vitis is Latin for
Vine
Vinum is Latin for
Wine
Two examples of Vitis Vinifera are
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Two examples of Vitis Labrusca are
Concord and Catawba
Two examples of Hybrids are
Serval Blanc and Baco Noir
Black grapes with thick skins produce
high tannin wines with bitterness and astringency when they are young
red Cabernet Sauvignon tastes
Cassis (black currant), blackberry, and violets
red Garanacha/Grenache tastes
Cherry, raspberry, spice
red Merlot tastes
Blackberry, black olive, plum
red Nebbiolo tastes
Plum, raspberry, truffle, acidity
red Pinot Noir tastes
Perfumed, raspberry, red cherry, acidity, strawberry
red Sangiovese tastes
Black cherry, blackberry, violet, spice
red Syrah/Shiraz tastes
Spicy, black fruit, blueberry
red Tempranillo tastes
Fruity, cherry
red Zinfandel tastes
Spicy, ripe berry, cherry
white Chardonnay tastes
Apple, melon, pear
Riesling tastes
Minerality, citrus, tropical fruit, acidity
Sauvignon Blanc tastes
Tomato stalk, cut grass, green flavors, grapefruit, bell pepper, citrus, aromatic
Vines are planted during their dormant periods, in what months?
April and May
Vines will produce good-quality grapes for how long?
40+ years
Major wine grapes come from what main varietal?
Vitis vinifera
What is the most important main grape varietal in N. America?
Vitis labrusca
What is the hybrid grape varietals that helps protect grapes phylloxera?
Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera
