2 - Types and Styles of Wine

Question 1

What types of wines are Sancerre (France), Rioja (Spain) and Chianti (Italy) examples of

Answer 1

still wine

Question 2

what are the three main styles of still wine?

Answer 2

white, red, rose

Question 3

What style of still wine is White Zinfandel an example of

Answer 3

rose

Question 4

What are the three main types of wine

Answer 4

still, sparkling, fortified

Question 5

What type of wine are Sherry (Spain) and Port (Portugal) examples of

Answer 5

fortified wine

Question 6

what is the range of ABV for still wines

Answer 6

8%-15% but most are between 11.5%-14%

Question 7

What style of of still wine are Chianti and Cabernet Sauvignon examples of

Answer 7

red wine

Question 8

what causes the bubbles or fizz in sparkling wine

Answer 8

carbon dioxide gas

Question 9

what is the definition of fortified wines

Answer 9

wines that have extra alcohol added to them which lead to higher levels of alcohol

Question 10

What style of still wine are Chablis and Riesling examples of

Answer 10

white wine

Question 11

what is the range of ABV for the majority of fortified wines

Answer 11

15%-22%

Question 12

what are the 5 notable structural characteristics of wine

Answer 12

acidity, alcohol, body, sweetness and tannin

Question 13

which notable charachteristic produces a mouth-drying effect in red wine

Answer 13

tannin

Question 14

what causes the sweetness of a wine

Answer 14

presence of sugar in the wine

Question 15

what are the three levels of sweetness that can vary in wines

Answer 15

dry, medium, sweet

Question 16

what level of sweetness do the majority of wines fall under

Answer 16

dry

Question 17

what is the key way of making dry wine

Answer 17

let the yeast convert all the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol

Question 18

What level of sweetness are Chablis and Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 18

dry

Question 19

What style(s) will most of the wines with medium sweetness fall under

Answer 19

white or rose

Question 20

what are two key ways of making a wine of medium sweetness

Answer 20

1. removing the yeast before sugar is converted into alcohol

2. Add unfermented grape juice to dry wine

Question 21

Is White Zin, some German Rieslings and some Sherries dry, medium or sweet?

Answer 21

medium

Question 22

what are two keys ways to make sweet wine

Answer 22

1. Using grapes so high in sugar the yeast stops fermenting before they eat all the sugar
2. In fortified wines, the yeast are killed by adding high strength distilled alchohol beofre they have eaten all the sugar

Question 23

Are wines like Sauternes, some German Riesling, port and some Sherries dry, medium or sweet

Answer 23

sweet

Question 24

Why is acidity important in wine

Answer 24

Gives the wine a refreshing characteristic that makes your mouth water and balances out the sweetness

Question 25

Does Chablis, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir have high or low acidity levels

Answer 25

high acidity levels

Question 26

What taste and texture do tannins provide in wine

Answer 26

Tannis taste bitter and make your mouth feel dry

Question 27

Do wines like Red Bordeaux and Chianti have high or low tannin levels

Answer 27

High tannins

Question 28

Do wines like Beaujolais and Pinot Noir have high or low tannin levels

Answer 28

Low tannins

Question 29

What levels of alcohol do the majority of still and sparkling wines fall between

Answer 29

11.5%-15%

Question 30

Is Chateauneuf-du-Pape a high or low alcohol wine

Answer 30

High alcohol

Question 31

Is White Zinfandel a high or low alcohol wine

Answer 31

Low alcohol

Question 32

What does "the body" of a wine mean

Answer 32

The overall feel of a wine in your mouth (viscosity)

Question 33

What are the three levels of body that can vary in wines

Answer 33

Light, medium, full

Question 34

Are Pinot Grigio and Beaujolais light, medium or full bodied wines?

Answer 34

Light bodied wine

Question 35

Are Sancerre and Cotes du Rhone light, medium or full bodied wines?

Answer 35

Medium bodied wine

Question 36

Are Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes light, medium or full bodied wines?

Answer 36

Full-bodied wine

Question 37

Where do aromas and flavours of wine come from

Answer 37

Some come from the grapes themselves and others develop during wine making and maturation

Question 38

What fruit aromas can be found in cool climate Chardonnay

Answer 38

Green apple and citrus fruits (lemon)

Question 39

What fruit aromas can be found in warm climate Chardonnay

Answer 39

Stone fruits (peach/apricot) Tropical Fruits (pineapple)

Question 40

In addition to fruit and oak what other aromas can wine have

Answer 40

Grass, flowers, herbs, vegetables, earth, mushrooms, leather, etc

Question 41

What sources gives aromas of cedar, clove, coconut and vanilla

Answer 41

Fermentation and/or maturation in oak barrels

Question 42

Sweetness levels in wines can be described as dry, medium or sweet. Rank these terms in order of most sweet (being 1) to least sweet (being 3).

Answer 42

``` 1 = Sweet 2 = Medium 3 = Dry ```

Question 43

Are the majority of wines dry, medium or sweet?

Answer 43

Dry

Question 44

What process is required to create a dry wine?

Answer 44

All the sugar in the grape juice must be converted into alcohol by the yeast

Question 45

Below are examples of wines of different sweetness levels. Match the wine example with the correct sweetness level: White Zinfandel from CA Sauternes from France Cotes due Rhone from France

Answer 45

White Zinfandel from CA = medium Sauternes from France = sweet Cotes due Rhone from France = dry

Question 46

True or False: Acidity in wine comes directly from the grape skins.

Answer 46

FALSE

Question 47

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Acidity in wine makes the wine __________.

Answer 47

refreshing

Question 48

True or False: Tannin is a characteristic of red wines that comes from the skins of the grapes.

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Tannins can make a wine taste __________.

Answer 49

bitter

Question 50

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The level of alcohol for most still wines is between __________ abv.

Answer 50

11.5% - 14%

Question 51

Body is a term that is widely used to describe the overall feel of a wine in the mouth. Wines that feel viscous in the mouth are described as what?

Answer 51

Full-bodied

Question 52

Body is a term that is widely used to describe the overall feel of a wine in the mouth. Wines that feel delicate are described as what?

Answer 52

Light-bodied

Question 53

What type of body are the below wines: Pinot Grigio from Italy Sancerre from France Cabernet Sauvignon from California

Answer 53

Pinot Grigio from Italy = Light-bodied Sancerre from France = Medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from California = Full-bodied

Question 54

The vast majority of wines will have aromas and flavours of fruit. What are the three main factors that determine the type of fruit flavours and aromas the wine has

Answer 54

1. Grape variety 2. Climate the grapes are grown in 3. How ripe the grapes are

Question 55

Climate has a substantial impact on the characteristics of a wine. Match the flavour/aroma profiles to the kind of grape and region that would typically produce them. 1. Green fruit and citrus 2. Stone and tropical fruits

Answer 55

1. Green fruit and citrus - cool climate white grape varietal 2. Stone and tropical fruits - warm climate white grape varietal

Question 56

Wine can be fermented or matured in oak barrels. Which aromas/flavours can oak barrels give wine?

Answer 56

Cedar Clove Coconut Vanilla

Question 57

Most wines fall into one particular type of wine. Which type is this (still, sparkling or fortified)

Answer 57

Still wine

Question 58

Which type of wine typically has the highest abv (still, sparkling or fortified)?

Answer 58

Fortified wine

Question 59

What must be added to fortified wines which raises their level of alcohol?

Answer 59

Extra alcohol

Question 60

Match the examples of typicalwines to their respective type: Sherry from Spain/Portugal Cava from Spain/Prosecco from Italy Rioja fromSpain/Chianti from Italy

Answer 60

Sherry from Spain/Portugal - Fortified Cava from Spain/Prosecco from Italy - Sparkling Rioja fromSpain/Chianti from Italy - Still

Question 61

True or False: White wines can only be made from white grapes.

Answer 61

FALSE

Question 62

True or False: White Zinfandel is a typical example of a white wine.

Answer 62

FALSE