Certified Sommelier (CMS) Exam / WSET Advanced With Complete Solutions | Rated A+

Certified Sommelier (CMS) Exam / WSET Advanced With Complete Solutions | Rated A+ What is the formula of alcoholic fermentation? - Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol + Carbon Dioxide (C6H12O6 -> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2) What are the three main acids naturally occurring in the grapes? - Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, and Citric Acid. What are the three main acids occurring as a result of fermentation? - Succinic Acid, Acetic Acid, and Lactic Acid. What are the two main acids occurring in botrytised wines? - Gluconic Acid, and Galacturonic Acid. Who discovered the effect of fermentation by yeast? - Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac What is the French term for Sparkling Wine? - Vin Mousseux, or Crémant What is the French term for effervescent, or lightly sparkling wine? - Vin Pétillant What is the German term for Sparkling Wine? - Schaumwein It is a blanket term encompassing all types of sparkling wine whether the gas naturally occurs as a result of fermentation or otherwise. What is the German term for effervescent, or lightly sparkling wine? - Sekt (secondary fermentation must occur in the bottle), Perlwein (CO2 can be added.)