Level 1 Sommelier Certification Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Hawthorn strainer used for?

In conjunction with a mixing glass

Nitrogen and carbon dioxide may be fed into casks of traditional cask conditioned beer to:

Prevent spoiling bacteria contacting the beer

What are coasters used for?

Placing wine bottles on the table

What are muddlers used for?

Stirring drinks Signup and view all the answers

What is a shive?

Round piece of hard wood or plastic used as a bung in the top of a cask Signup and view all the answers

Detergents should be mixed together.

False Signup and view all the answers

How are glasses frosted?

Dipping the rim in egg white and sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable temperature for a beer cellar to be kept at?

55 degrees F Signup and view all the answers

What is correctly described as ullage?

Any out-of-condition wine which has to be returned to the supplier Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for grafting vines?

Counteract phylloxera Signup and view all the answers

How is leaf roll virus spread?

Mealy bug Signup and view all the answers

What grape is important to the production of Hermitage?

Syrah Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquor obtained from fermenting the skins and pips left after pressing grapes called?

Marc brandy Signup and view all the answers

Which alcohol is found in wine?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

Many sweet liqueur white wines are produced from which grape?

Muscat Signup and view all the answers

If the grape pips are crushed in the vinification process, how will the wine taste?

Bitter Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for wine made from the pressings of red grape skins after removal from the fermenting must?

Vin de Presse Signup and view all the answers

At which percentage of alcohol will all the wine yeasts be killed during vinification?

4% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of stirring up the lees in the wine?

Battonage Signup and view all the answers

What does cuvaison refer to?

Maceration of grape skins in the fermenting juice during red wine production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an EU guarantee of quality and origin?

VQPRD Signup and view all the answers

What is an Anbaugebiet?

A wine-growing area for Qualitatswein Signup and view all the answers

Dry white Italian wine will be indicated by which term?

Secco Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a purple rim to a red wine usually indicate?

1-3 years old Signup and view all the answers

What does Pelure d'oignon refer to?

Rose wine Signup and view all the answers

Where is bitterness primarily tasted?

In the back of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates a sweet wine from Alsace?

Selection de grains nobles Signup and view all the answers

What is St Julien?

A commune in the Medoc Signup and view all the answers

Fargues is a commune of?

Sauternes Signup and view all the answers

Bouzeron is a wine-producing commune in?

Cote Chalonnais Signup and view all the answers

Where is Solutre located?

Maconnais Signup and view all the answers

Where is Sancerre produced?

Central Vineyards Signup and view all the answers

In which district of the Loire would you find Quarts de Chaume?

Coteaux du Layon Signup and view all the answers

Is Bonnezeu a sweet wine?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Blanquette de Limoux famous for?

Sparkling wine Signup and view all the answers

Where is Vermentino di Gallura DOCG produced?

Sardinia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main grape used for the production of Orvieto?

Trebbiano Signup and view all the answers

Soutomaior is a subregion of?

Rias-Biaxas Signup and view all the answers

The backsbeutel is the bottle used for wine from?

Franconia Signup and view all the answers

Commandarie is produced in?

Cyprus Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Hunter zone situated?

New South Wales Signup and view all the answers

The Dundee Hills AVA is located in?

Oregon Signup and view all the answers

In which country was the Pinotage varietal developed?

South Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which term produces the carbon dioxide present in a bottle of champagne?

Liqeur de Tirage Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tools and Techniques

The Hawthorn strainer is utilized with a mixing glass for cocktail preparation.
Muddlers serve the purpose of stirring drinks, enhancing flavor integration.
Coasters are specifically used for placing wine bottles on dining tables.

Beer Preservation

Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are introduced into casks of traditional cask conditioned beer to prevent spoilage from bacteria.

Wine Storage and Characteristics

The ideal temperature for a beer cellar is maintained at 55°F for optimal preservation.
Ullage refers to out-of-condition wine that must be returned to suppliers due to quality issues.
The presence of a purple rim in red wine usually indicates it is 1-3 years old.

Grape Varietals and Wine Production

Syrah is the primary grape variety used in Hermitage wine production.
Many sweet liqueur white wines are derived from the Muscat grape.
Trebbiano is the main grape used for producing Orvieto.
Pinotage, a notable varietal, was developed in South Africa.

Wine Techniques and Processes

Crushing grape pips during vinification can result in a bitter taste in the wine.
Battonage is the process of stirring up the lees, or the sediment, in wine for enhanced flavor.
Cuvasion refers to the maceration of grape skins in the fermenting juice during red wine production.

Wine and Alcohol Content

All wild yeast in wine are killed at approximately 4% alcohol content.
Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in wine, contributing to its intoxicating effects.

Wine Region and Qualities

VQPRD is a quality guarantee in the EU for wines, ensuring quality and origin.
Anbaugebiet is a designated wine-growing area for Qualitatswein in Germany.
St Julien, Fargues, Bouzeron, Solutre, and Sancerre are notable communes associated with wine production in various regions.

Sweet and Sparkling Wines

Selection de grains nobles signifies a sweet wine from Alsace.
Blanquette de Limoux is renowned for its sparkling wine quality.
Bonnezeu is classified as a sweet wine from the Loire Valley.

Geographic Designations

Soutomaior is situated in the Rias-Biaxas region of Spain.
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is specifically produced in Sardinia, Italy.
The Dundee Hills AVA is a designated American Viticultural Area located in Oregon.
The Hunter Valley region is located in New South Wales, Australia.

Bottling and Serving

The backsbeutel is a unique bottle specific to wine from Franconia, Germany.
Liquor de Tirage is the term associated with the production of carbon dioxide in champagne.

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Test your knowledge and preparation for the Level 1 Sommelier Certification with these flashcards. Each card focuses on essential terms and definitions that every aspiring sommelier should know, ensuring you are ready for your certification exam.