CCS Wine & Beverage Service 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Antioxidant and antimicrobial preservation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Italy

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

45-degree angle, transitioning to upright

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Unfermented sugar remaining after fermentation, affecting sweetness level

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Méthode Champenoise (Traditional Method)

Answer

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

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