Wine Vocabulary
1 / 15Explore the language of wine tasting and viticulture with this vocabulary quiz
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In wine tasting, what does 'bouquet' refer to?
About Wine Vocabulary
Explore the language of wine tasting and viticulture with this vocabulary quiz Wine Vocabulary packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. In wine tasting, what does 'bouquet' refer to?
Answer: The complex aromas that develop as wine ages
2. What does 'tannin' refer to in wine?
Answer: A naturally occurring compound that creates a dry, puckering sensation in the mouth
3. In wine terminology, what does 'terroir' mean?
Answer: The complete natural environment in which a wine is produced, including soil, climate, and terrain
4. What does 'dry' mean when describing a wine?
Answer: The wine contains little or no residual sugar
5. What is 'decanting' in wine service?
Answer: Pouring wine from the bottle into another vessel to separate sediment and aerate it
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