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Viticulture and Vinification
| Questions |
Answers |
| Elevage Refers to which stage of wine production? |
Maturation |
| Wines from grapes located in warmer regions generally have which of the following attributes, as compared to wines from grapes grown in cooler regions? |
Lower acidity, Higher alcohol |
| The technique of grafting Vitis vinifera vines onto American rootstock was developed in response to what vineyard malady? |
Phylloxera |
| Wine regions with a continental climate are typically located near a coastline. |
False |
| American oak barrels are typically characterized by a greater concentration of lactones and vanillin than French oak barrels and generally have a more obvious coconut aroma. |
True |
| Which process most influences a red wine's color? |
Maceration |
| Which type of fermentation vessel best protects must from oxygen exposure? |
Stainless Steel |
