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Wine Types & Styles Flashcards

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  1. Which grape variety is typically used to produce red Burgundy wines?

    Answer: Pinot Noir

    Pinot Noir is the primary grape variety used in red Burgundy wines, known for its light body and red fruit flavors.

  2. What characterizes a wine labeled as 'Brut'?

    Answer: Dry

    'Brut' refers to a dry sparkling wine, typically with very low levels of residual sugar.

  3. Which wine style is typically made from partially dried grapes in Italy?

    Answer: Amarone della Valpolicella

    Amarone della Valpolicella is a rich Italian red wine made from partially dried grapes, which concentrates the sugars and flavors.

  4. Which of the following is a fortified wine?

    Answer: Sherry

    Sherry is a fortified wine from Spain, meaning it has additional alcohol added during or after fermentation.

  5. Which wine is most likely to have high acidity and citrus flavors?

    Answer: Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is known for its high acidity and flavor profile that includes citrus, green apple, and herbaceous notes.

  6. What is the main difference between still and sparkling wine?

    Answer: Sparkling wines contain bubbles from CO₂

    Sparkling wines contain dissolved carbon dioxide, giving them bubbles, while still wines do not.

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