Grapes
Tempranillo
this country produces Chianti
Italy
The alcohol in wine comes from the fermentation of this compound
Sugar
Sugar + Yeast= Alcohol, CO2 & Heat
DOCG is a wine classification used in this country
Italy
Denominazione Controllata e Garantita
this insect devastated European vineyards in the 19th century
Phylloxera
This is the white grape of Soave
Garganega
The Mosel river runs through this wine producing country
Germany
This compound gives red wine. It’s astringency and ageing potential.
Tannins
Grand Cru means ”great growth” is this country’s wine hierarchy
France
The evaporation of wine from the oak barrels during maturation is called
The Angel’s Share
This grape is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon & often found in Loire Valley
Cabernet Franc
This French region is known for Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhône
This term refers to the breakdown of malic acid into lactic acid
Malolactic Conversion (MLC) or (MLF)
This German wine category refers to late harvest
Spätlese
A 3 L large format bottle shares his name with a biblical king
Jeroboam
A pink skinned grape used in Alsace & sometimes confused with Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
This Spainish region borders Portugal & is famous for Albariño
Rias Baixas
A process where the dead yeast cells stay in contact with the Wine for a period of days or months
Aging on lees
In burgundy wine are typically labelled by this instead of the grape
Vineyard or plot
Fish bladder (isinglass) is used to do what to wine before bottling
It is a fining agent
This is the main grape of Beaujolais
Gamay Noir
The Hungarian region famous for botrytis dessert
Tokaj
The process where grape skin seeds and stems are left in contact with grape juice to extract, colour, tannins and flavours
Maceration
What is the only region of France that puts the variety on the label
Alsace
170 year-old bottle of champagne was salvaged from the Baltic sea and was still drinkable. It’s sold for $30,000. What was that champagne?
Veuve Clicquot