Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
5 Basic wine characteristics
A
Sweetness, Alcohol Level, Tannin, Acidity, Body
2
Q
Tannin
A
astringency and dryness
3
Q
Alcohol Level
A
Heat, or spice
4
Q
Acidity
A
Sourness
5
Q
Sweetnees
A
High sweetness to dryness
6
Q
Lighter Body
A
More Acidity, lower alcohol, less tannin, less sweet
7
Q
Fuller Body
A
Less Acidity, higher alcohol, more tannin, sweeter
8
Q
Colours of White Wine
A
Pale Platinum, Medium Lemon, Deep Gold
9
Q
Pale Platinum
A
Clear white, young and not aged in oak
10
Q
Medium Lemon
A
Green hints, pale
11
Q
Deep Gold
A
Aged in oak, darker yellow because of natural oxidation
12
Q
Colours of Red Wine
A
Pale Garnet, Medium Red, Deep Purple
13
Q
Pale Garnet
A
Less red pigment antocyanin,
14
Q
Medium Red
A
Red tint means higher acidity
15
Q
Deep Purple
A
Violet tint means lower acidity
