Wset level 1 module 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Grape skins contain The skin contains tannin, which can make the mouth feel dry. The Pulp contains The pulp contains the grape juice, which is mostly made up of water, sugar and acid. The pulp of a grape is soft and fleshy. The color of the pulp is the same (clear) regardless of the color of the grape skin. What is fermentation? the process of turning sugar into alcohol Biproduct of alcoholic fermentation Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol & Carbon Dioxide Dry Wine fermen...

Principle White Varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling Chardonnay in COOL climates produces wine with characteristics of... High acidity, light to medium bodied with green fruit (apple) and citrus (lemon) aromas Chardonnay in WARM climates produces wine with characteristics of... Medium acidity and medium to full body with stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple and banana) flavors White wines of Burgundy (grapes and characteristics) Made...