Court of Master Sommelier Intro Exam
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What are the latitudinal zones of wine growing? CORRECT ANSWERS Between 30
degrees and 50 degrees
What can have an influence on the climate? CORRECT ANSWERS Bodies of water,
mountains, altitude/elevation, wind
What is the aspect? CORRECT ANSWERS Vineyard direction and sun exposure
Where do we get the tannins, color and flavor? CORRECT ANSWERS Grape skins
Describe the style of wine in a cooler climate. CORRECT ANSWERS Grapes ripen less,
less sugar is produced, high acid, less alcohol. Flavor is more tart.
Describe the style of wine in a warm climate. CORRECT ANSWERS Grapes ripen fully,
have more sugar, low acid and higher alcohol.
What are the steps of White Wine making? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Destem
3. Crush
4. Press juice from skins (must)
5. Fermentaion
6. Ageing (stainless steel or oak)
7. Fine/Filter
8. Bottle
What are the steps of winemaking for a rosé? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Destem
3. Crush
4. Press juice from skins. -Some Skin contact.
5. Fermentation
6. Ageing
7. Fine and Filter
8. Bottle
What are the steps of red wine making? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Crush/Destem
3. Skins and seeds macerated with juice (must)
4. Fermentation
5. Pressing
Questions With Already Solved Correctly
Answers 2025
What are the latitudinal zones of wine growing? CORRECT ANSWERS Between 30
degrees and 50 degrees
What can have an influence on the climate? CORRECT ANSWERS Bodies of water,
mountains, altitude/elevation, wind
What is the aspect? CORRECT ANSWERS Vineyard direction and sun exposure
Where do we get the tannins, color and flavor? CORRECT ANSWERS Grape skins
Describe the style of wine in a cooler climate. CORRECT ANSWERS Grapes ripen less,
less sugar is produced, high acid, less alcohol. Flavor is more tart.
Describe the style of wine in a warm climate. CORRECT ANSWERS Grapes ripen fully,
have more sugar, low acid and higher alcohol.
What are the steps of White Wine making? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Destem
3. Crush
4. Press juice from skins (must)
5. Fermentaion
6. Ageing (stainless steel or oak)
7. Fine/Filter
8. Bottle
What are the steps of winemaking for a rosé? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Destem
3. Crush
4. Press juice from skins. -Some Skin contact.
5. Fermentation
6. Ageing
7. Fine and Filter
8. Bottle
What are the steps of red wine making? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Harvest
2. Crush/Destem
3. Skins and seeds macerated with juice (must)
4. Fermentation
5. Pressing