Unit 1 Foundation: Day 5

Question 1

Describe stylistic differences between Old and New World wines

Answer 1

1.Old
Earth/mineral notes
Pronounced acidity
Restrained use of wood
2. New
Clean, fruit-driven
Pronounced alcohol levels
Generous use of new oak

Question 2

Identify the region of France that labels its best wine by variety

Answer 2

Alsace

Question 3

Identify the country famous for Grüner Veltliner

Answer 3

Austria

Question 4

Identify the grape varieties and country of origin of Chianti

Answer 4

1. Tuscany, Italy
2. Sangiovese

Question 5

Identify the grape varieties and country of origin of Rioja

Answer 5

Rioja wine is from Spain.
Tempranillo,Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes.
White Rioja Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca

Question 6

Describe the production technique for Port wine

Answer 6

Port wine production involves unique techniques, most notably fortification, which stops fermentation and adds a high alcohol content. .
1.harvested
2.crushed (often by foot in lagares)
3.fermented, and then a neutral grape spirit, often called aguardente, is added to interrupt fermentation and raise the alcohol level to around 20%.
4.aged, usually in barrels, before being bottled.