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Wine & Beverage Service Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of sulfur dioxide (SO2) additions in winemaking and beverage production?

    Answer: Antioxidant and antimicrobial preservation

    SO2 acts as both an antioxidant to prevent oxidation and an antimicrobial agent to inhibit unwanted yeast and bacteria.

  2. Which country's appellation system uses the term 'DOC' (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) to regulate wine production?

    Answer: Italy

    Italy uses the DOC system, with DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) as the highest tier for controlled and guaranteed wines.

  3. In craft beer service, what is the recommended angle to hold a glass when pouring draft beer to minimize excess foam?

    Answer: 45-degree angle, transitioning to upright

    Tilting at 45 degrees initially reduces turbulence, then transitioning upright controls the head formation for a proper pour.

  4. What is 'residual sugar' (RS) in wine, and how does it affect the final product?

    Answer: Unfermented sugar remaining after fermentation, affecting sweetness level

    Residual sugar (RS) is the natural grape sugar that yeast did not convert to alcohol, directly determining how sweet or dry a wine tastes.

  5. Which method of sparkling wine production involves a secondary fermentation occurring inside the individual bottle, trapping CO2?

    Answer: Méthode Champenoise (Traditional Method)

    Méthode Champenoise involves bottle fermentation with riddling and disgorgement, producing fine, persistent bubbles characteristic of Champagne.

  6. A guest orders an espresso-based drink and requests it 'macchiato.' What does this mean in a professional beverage service context?

    Answer: Espresso 'stained' or 'marked' with a small amount of foamed milk

    Macchiato means 'stained' in Italian; a traditional espresso macchiato is a single shot with just a dollop of foamed milk.

  7. Which grape variety is the primary component of red Burgundy wines and is known for its thin skin and high sensitivity to terroir?

    Answer: Pinot Noir

    Pinot Noir is the sole permitted red grape in red Burgundy (Bourgogne Rouge) and is renowned for expressing subtle terroir differences due to its thin skin.