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Tannin is the essential difference between red and white wines.
Tannin is the essential difference between red and white wines.
True
Tannin gives a sweet taste to the wine.
Tannin gives a sweet taste to the wine.
False
The classic red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy are made with a small amount of tannin.
The classic red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy are made with a small amount of tannin.
False
Red wines are often made to mature over many years.
Red wines are often made to mature over many years.
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The process of making red wine involves fewer decisions for the winemaker compared to making white wine.
The process of making red wine involves fewer decisions for the winemaker compared to making white wine.
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The fermentation vats for making wine can be made of concrete, steel, or plastic.
The fermentation vats for making wine can be made of concrete, steel, or plastic.
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Press-wine is a tannic liquid extracted from the skins, juice, and stalks after the free run wine is collected.
Press-wine is a tannic liquid extracted from the skins, juice, and stalks after the free run wine is collected.
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American oak is regarded as imparting a subtle vanilla, toasty flavor to wine.
American oak is regarded as imparting a subtle vanilla, toasty flavor to wine.
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The temperature range for fermentation of white wine typically varies between 18° and 28° celsius.
The temperature range for fermentation of white wine typically varies between 18° and 28° celsius.
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Adding press-wine back into the wine at a later stage helps enhance the aroma and color of the finished product.
Adding press-wine back into the wine at a later stage helps enhance the aroma and color of the finished product.
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