Wine Tasting Vocabulary
1 / 15Master the specialized language of wine tasting, from aroma descriptions to vineyard terms
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In wine tasting, what does 'tannin' refer to?
About Wine Tasting Vocabulary
Wine Tasting Vocabulary is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Master the specialized language of wine tasting, from aroma descriptions to vineyard terms A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In wine tasting, what does 'tannin' refer to?
Answer: A naturally occurring compound that creates a dry, puckering sensation in the mouth
2. What does 'terroir' mean in the wine world?
Answer: The complete natural environment in which a wine is produced, including soil, climate, and topography
3. In wine terminology, what does 'bouquet' describe?
Answer: The complex aromas that develop in wine as it ages in the bottle
4. What does it mean when a wine is described as having 'body'?
Answer: The weight and fullness of the wine on the palate, from light to full
5. In wine tasting, what are 'legs' or 'tears'?
Answer: The droplets of wine that cling to and run down the inside of the glass after swirling
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Wine Tasting Vocabulary has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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