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What does the pulp of a grape mainly contain? Water and Sugar What does a vine need for photosynthesis? Sunlight and Carbon Dioxide 00:29 01:25 In what season do flower clusters form? Spring Which one of the following statements best describe the changes in black grapes as they ripen? The sugars increase and the flavours change from fresh to cooked fruit What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow? Damp, misty, mornings and warm dry afternoons What latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are found? 30 Degrees and 50 Degrees The vineyards of northern Europe are warmed by what? ocean currents from the Caribbean Very good or outstanding wines can be made from both hand and machine harvested grapes. True or False? True Which one of the following is a French labeling term used to indicate a wine with a protected designated of origin (PDO)? Appellation d'origine controlee A late-harvest wine could be dry, off-dry, medium or sweet. True or False? True The alcohol levels in most dry wines are between? 11.5% abv and 16% abv What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? Crushing, alcoholic fermentation, pressing 00:01 01:25 Which part of winemaking gives red wines their colour? Fermentation in contact with the grape skins What techniques are used to produce sweet wines? 1. Juice is extracted from grapes with high levels of concentrated sugars 2. A dry wine is blended with a sweet wine What do old-oak vessels do? 1. Allow oxygen to interact with wine 2. Allow the tannins in red wine to soften What can be used to add complexity to dry white wines? Blending, Malolactic conversion, lees - stirring, barrel fermenation What best describes a white wine that has matured in bottle? Medium, gold with aromas of honey and dried apricot Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have... high tannins, concentrated fruit and highly acidity Which of the following AOC's is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and black fruit, cedar, and tobacco characteristics? Margaux Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of .. grass, blossom, and passion fruit What region has a reputation of outstanding quality Chardonnay? Burgundy Pinot Noir is best when grown in a cool or moderate climate, true or false? True What is renowned for Syrah-based wines? Hermitage Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre? Sauvignon Blanc What grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace? Pinot Gris and Reisling In Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from? Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault? Chardonnay Sweet with high acidity, low alcohol and dried apricot and honey characteristics best describes? Trockenbeerenauslese A wine labelled as Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as dry, light-bodied and simple Appearance of a Pouilly-Fume? Pale - Lemon Nose on a Pouilly-Fume? Pronounced intensity of grass, asparagus, apple and wet stones.