Wine and Winemaking

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What is wine made from?

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Wine is made from grapes, generally Vitis vinifera.

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What are the main types of wine grapes?

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White grapes and black grapes.

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Name three examples of white wine grapes.

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Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc.

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Name three examples of black wine grapes.

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir.

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What is table wine?

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Table wine is a natural wine resulting from the fermentation of grape juice with little or no addition of other substances.

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What is the alcoholic strength range of table wines?

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Table wines have an alcoholic strength of 8%-14%.

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What is the difference between red wine and white wine?

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Red wine is made from red grapes with skins retained during fermentation, while white wine is made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed quickly.

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What is rosé wine?

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Rosé wine is made from red grapes with skins left in the must for a short time to impart a light pink color.

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What is sparkling wine?

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Sparkling wine contains CO2 gas, giving it bubbles; champagne is a well-known type.

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What is fortified wine?

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Fortified wine is wine that has had spirits like brandy added during fermentation.