Wine Sorting 101

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Which of the following is a common practice in winemaking for high quality wines?

  • Sorting grapes by hand as they pick
  • Sorting grapes by machine
  • Sorting grapes by optical sorting
  • Sorting grapes by hand on a moving belt (correct)

What determines the extent of post-fermentation maceration on the skins in winemaking?

  • The type of fermentation vessel used
  • The temperature control in the fermentation vessel
  • The quality of the vintage
  • The style of the wine to be made (correct)

Which fermentation temperature range is typically used for wines intended for early drinking?

  • Low
  • High
  • Very low
  • Mid-range (correct)

In winemaking, when are grapes sorted in the vineyard?

<p>In the very best vintages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sorting grapes in winemaking?

<p>To ensure only the best grapes are used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common fermentation vessel used in winemaking?

<p>Wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the fermentation temperatures in winemaking?

<p>The style of the wine to be made (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maceration on the skins after fermentation in winemaking?

<p>To extract tannins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common method of sorting grapes in winemaking?

<p>Sorting grapes by hand on a moving belt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the maceration times in winemaking?

<p>The quality of the vintage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?

<p>Hydraulic presses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the proportion of press wine in the final blend?

<p>The quality of the free-run (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does malolactic conversion take place for top-quality wines?

<p>In barrels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inoculating wines for rapid completion of malolactic conversion?

<p>To prevent reduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are oak chips added for in the aging process of simpler wines?

<p>To add an oak flavor effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrels are high-quality wines matured in?

<p>French oak barriques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common mix of French oak barriques used for maturing wines?

<p>50% new oak, 25% one-year old oak, 25% two-year old oak (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long are wines typically matured for?

<p>18–24 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are wines traditionally racked?

<p>Every three months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a winemaking consultant in the blending process?

<p>To assist with the blending process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?

<p>The presence of noble rot in the vineyard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why yields for sweet wines in Bordeaux are kept low?

<p>To achieve high sugar levels in the grapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of top-quality sweet wines in Bordeaux?

<p>They are aged in barriques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of new oak used in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?

<p>30-50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed yield for top appellations like Sauternes and Barsac?

<p>25 hL/ha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that influences the level of botrytis in the final wines?

<p>The proximity of estates to mist formation areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical barrel aging period for top sweet wines in Bordeaux?

<p>24-36 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why the production costs of sweet wines in Bordeaux are high?

<p>The need for multiple passes through the vineyard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of sweet wines from the less prestigious appellations in Bordeaux?

<p>They are unoaked (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of yields for top estates producing sweet wines in Bordeaux?

<p>0-10 hL/ha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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