WSET Level 4 | 4.3 Styles of Wine • ACIDITY in Structural Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Where does acidity in wine come from?
A
From the grape juice
2
Q
What is a positive aspect of acidity?
A
Refreshing
3
Q
Acidity makes your mouth feel?
A
Dry
4
Q
Too much acidity causes what on the palate?
A
unpleasant taste
5
Q
Too little acidity causes what on the palate?
A
Seems flat
Less refreshing
6
Q
Which structural aspect of wine needs acid?
A
Sweet wines - it balances the sweetness on the palate
7
Q
Examples of high acidity wines?
A
Chablis
Chianti
8
Q
Which grapes varieties tend to have higher acidity?
A
Sauvginon Blanc
Riesling
Cab Sav
Pinot Noir
