Vinification

Question 1

What is Carbonic Maceration

Answer 1

Intracellular fermentation of whole berries, in which sugars inside the grapes are converted to alcohol without yeast

Question 2

What is the importance of sorting the grapes

Answer 2

To remove excess branches, leaves, and damaged fruit

Question 3

What is the region most associated with carbonic maceration

Answer 3

Beaujolais

Question 4

Fermentation:

Yeast Metabolizes Sugars and Produces what?

(3 things)

Answer 4

1. Alcohol
2. C02
3. Flavors/aromas

Question 5

Name some elements that affect the flavor of the wine

Answer 5

1. Retention of the stems
2. Type of vessel
3. Toast level of barrel

Question 6

Name 3 Aromas/Flavors for Sur Lie Aging

Answer 6

1. Bread dough
2. Yeast
3. Toast
4. Fresh baked bread
5. Nuts
6. Subtle white flowers

Question 7

Which type of oak has more intense coconut and vanilla

Answer 7

American

Question 8

Definition of Vinification

Answer 8

The activities and decisions that occur in the winery