Vinification | Winemaking

Question 1

Why is sorting grapes an important part of the vinification process

Answer 1

• sorts out undesirable damaged or rotting fruit from entering the fermentation
• sorts out leaves and branches from entering the fermentation vessel
• sorts out pests from entering the fermentation vessel

Question 2

In the process of fermentation, yeasts metabolize grape sugars and produce

Answer 2

1. Alcohol
2. Carbon Dioxide
3. Heat

Question 3

American oak barrels are generally characterized by more intense aromas of coconut and vanilla than French oak barrels

Answer 3

American Oak Barrels - intense aromas of cocoa and vanilla

Question 4

Vinification is defined as

Answer 4

• activities and decisions occurring in the winery

Question 5

Which factors potentially add flavor to the wine?

Answer 5

Could add Flavor to the wine:

• Lees contact
• Oak aging
• Malolactic Fermentation

Stainless steel vinification DOES NOT add flavor to the wine

Question 6

Which aromas and flavors are associated with Sur lie aging

Answer 6

Yeast
Dough
Beer

Question 7

What wine region is most associated with the use of carbonic maceration?

Answer 7

Beaujolais

Question 8

What process involves intercellular fermentation of whole berries converted to alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

Answer 8

Carbonic Maceration

Question 9

Chapitalization

Answer 9

Addition of sugar to must to increase the final alcohol content of the wine

Question 10

Acidification

Answer 10

Addition of acids to must or to a finished wine

Question 11

Malolactic Fermentation

Answer 11

Tart malic acid converted to softer tasting lactic acids
Common in red wines and in Chardonnay

Imparts Flavors and Texture to White Wines:

• Butter (diacetyl)
• Buttered Popcorn
• Cream