EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
in order to grow and produce healthy grapes, a vine needs.. -
ANSWER-co2, sunlight, water, warmth & nutrients
climate describes - ANSWER-the weather conditions we
might expect in a typical year
sunlight - ANSWER-the source of energy that allows the grape
to combine co2 and water into sugar
climate - ANSWER-weather conditions (temps, rainfall,
sunshine) we may expect in a typical year.
latitude is determine by - ANSWER-altitude, latitude and
oceans
ideal warmth for grapes is - ANSWER-not too little, not too
much
,the most important time of the weather condition is when.. -
ANSWER-the grapes are ripening.
yields influence quality.. - ANSWER-lower yields give better
quality
fermentation temp of white wine - ANSWER-12-22
sweetness in wine is mostly caused by - ANSWER-
unfermented sugars in the wine
fermentation temp in red wine - ANSWER-20-32
Sauternes - ANSWER-sweet wine located in the south Graves
AC in Bordeaux, Semillon is main grape
eiswein flavors - ANSWER-very pure, pronounced varietal
fruity flavors, high acid, full body, syrupy sweetness
Sherry and port - ANSWER-town of Jerez de la Frontera in
southern Spain and upper Douro in Portugal
, sherry is a dry wine - ANSWER-that can be sweetened after
aging
from pale to amber to black - sherry - ANSWER-FAOPX - Fino,
amontillado, olorosso, PX
LPV - late bottled vintage - ANSWER-similar to reserve ruby
but come from a single year's harvest
main reason for looking at the appearance of a wine -
ANSWER-can warn us of faults
if wine is too old, has been badly stored, or cork seal has
failed, allowing air to damage wine, it is described as.. -
ANSWER-out of condition
out of condition wines look like... - ANSWER-dull in
appearance, a hint of brown, haziness
colors that are indication of age in white wines - ANSWER-
orange, amber and brown
color for youth in red wine - ANSWER-purple