2. Wine with Food Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What two food factors ‘harden’ a wine?
A
Sweetness and umami
2
Q
What two food factors ‘soften’ a wine?
A
Salt and acid
3
Q
What does sweetness/umami increase for a wine?
A
Bitterness, acidity and warming effect of alcohol
4
Q
What does sweetness/umami decrease for a wine?
A
Body, sweetness and fruitiness of the wine
5
Q
What does acidity/salt increase for a wine?
A
Body, sweetness and fruitiness of the wine
6
Q
What does acidity/salt decrease for a wine?
A
Acidity of the wine
7
Q
What does bitterness in food do to a wine?
A
Increase the bitterness of the wine
8
Q
What wines are most affected by chilli heat?
A
High alcohol wines
9
Q
What kind of reds should be paired with chilli food?
A
Low-tannin, low-alcohol reds
