wine making process Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
what is a fortified wine?
A
wine that has alcohol added
2
Q
what is an aromatized wine?
A
wine that has flavorings added
3
Q
what are the 4 major influences on the final characteristics of a wine?
A
- grape variety used to make the wine
- climate in the vineyard, including weather conditions during growing season
- soil in the vineyard
- the winemaker and vineyard manager who make decisions through the process
4
Q
what is the bloom?
A
whitish, powdery coating looking coating on skin of grapes. this is naturally occurring yeast
5
Q
what is the type of yeast on grape skin called?
A
saccharomyces cerevisiae
6
Q
what is the fermentation equation?
A
sugar + yeast = alcohol + carbon dioxide
7
Q
what are the 5 most important steps to wine making?
A
- pressing or crushing the grapes
- controlled fermentation
- malolactic fermentation
- aging
- clarification
8
Q
what is the french word for vintage?
A
vendange
9
Q
what is a nonvintage wine?
A
a wine that is a blend of several vintages
10
Q
what are 3 characteristic chemical compounds of a riesling?
A
linalool - floral quality
citronellol - lemon-lime aroma
terpineol - petroleum aroma
