Wine Types Flashcards
What two countries produce dry Rieslings
Alsace (France) and Australia
The majority of wine fall under what type of wine
Still Wines
A white Zinfandel is what style of wine
Rose
A Riogja from spain is what style of wine
Red
What is the sugar level in white wine
No sugar or very low
The majority of wine is dry
True or False
True
What are the majority of the wine styles that have a medium Sweetness?
White and Rose
What are the two key ways of making wine with a medium sweetness
- Yeast is removed before all the sugar is converted to alcohol
- Unfermented grape juice is added to a dry wine
What are the two key ways of making sweet wine?
- Grapes are naturally so high in sugar the yeast stops fermenting, before all the sugar is eaten
- In fortified wine, the yeast is killed by the addition of high-strength distilled alcohol before all the sugar is eaten
Why is acid important is sweet wine?
It balances out the sweetness and stops a wine from being unpleasantly sweet.
What are some examples of wine high in acidity
Chablis
Chianti
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
What are some examples of Dry Wines
Chablis
Sauvignon Blanc
Cotes du Rhone
Chianti
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are some examples of red wines with low tannins
Pinot Noir
Beaujolais
What are some examples of red wines with High tannins
Bordeaux
Chianti
Cabernet Sauvignon
How do full-bodied wines feel in the mouth vs Light-bodied wines?
Full-bodied feel Viscous
Light-bodied feels more delicate
