Level 1 Court of Master Sommelier Intro
Exam with Complete Solutions
Old World wines are? Correct Ans-More earthy and mineraly in flavor
New World wines are? Correct Ans-More fruit driven
Vitis vinifera Correct Ans-Species of grape grown for wine making
Terroir Correct Ans-A sense of place
Alcoholic fermentation Correct Ans-Sugar+yeast=alcohol+C02
Malolactic Fermentation Correct Ans-Tart malic acids converted to softer tasting lactic acids.
Butter (Diacetyl), buttered popcorn, cream
Autolysis Correct Ans-Destruction of cells or tissues by their own enzymes. Dead yeast
Chaptalization Correct Ans-Addition of sugar to must to increase the final alcohol content
Where would Chaptalization occur? Correct Ans-Cooler climates
, Acidification Correct Ans-The addition of acids to must or finished wine
Where would acidification occur? Correct Ans-Warmer climates
Fining Correct Ans-Cold stabilization, clarification
Filtration Correct Ans-Microbial stability
Deductive tasting Correct Ans-Sight, Nose, Palate, Initial Conclusion, Final Conclusion
Brightness scale Correct Ans-Dull, hazy, bright, day-bright, star bright
Concentration scale Correct Ans-Pale, medium, deep
Sight gives clues as to... Correct Ans-Age, storage conditions, and possibly grape variety
Color scales for white wines Correct Ans-Straw, yellow, gold, amber
Color scale for red wines Correct Ans-Purple, ruby red, garnet
Secondary colors and hues for white wines Correct Ans-Silver, green, copper
Exam with Complete Solutions
Old World wines are? Correct Ans-More earthy and mineraly in flavor
New World wines are? Correct Ans-More fruit driven
Vitis vinifera Correct Ans-Species of grape grown for wine making
Terroir Correct Ans-A sense of place
Alcoholic fermentation Correct Ans-Sugar+yeast=alcohol+C02
Malolactic Fermentation Correct Ans-Tart malic acids converted to softer tasting lactic acids.
Butter (Diacetyl), buttered popcorn, cream
Autolysis Correct Ans-Destruction of cells or tissues by their own enzymes. Dead yeast
Chaptalization Correct Ans-Addition of sugar to must to increase the final alcohol content
Where would Chaptalization occur? Correct Ans-Cooler climates
, Acidification Correct Ans-The addition of acids to must or finished wine
Where would acidification occur? Correct Ans-Warmer climates
Fining Correct Ans-Cold stabilization, clarification
Filtration Correct Ans-Microbial stability
Deductive tasting Correct Ans-Sight, Nose, Palate, Initial Conclusion, Final Conclusion
Brightness scale Correct Ans-Dull, hazy, bright, day-bright, star bright
Concentration scale Correct Ans-Pale, medium, deep
Sight gives clues as to... Correct Ans-Age, storage conditions, and possibly grape variety
Color scales for white wines Correct Ans-Straw, yellow, gold, amber
Color scale for red wines Correct Ans-Purple, ruby red, garnet
Secondary colors and hues for white wines Correct Ans-Silver, green, copper
