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FW - Wine Basics Training

This document provides an overview of wine basics. It discusses what wine is made of, the four pillars of wine including sugar, acidity, tannins, and alcohol content. It also summarizes the main types of wines such as sparkling wines, white wines, rose wines, and red wines. The document explains how wine is made and how to read a wine label. It provides tips on wine service including recommended glassware, serving temperatures, and order of service. It also touches on wine storage conditions and pairing wine with food.

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FW - Wine Basics Training

This document provides an overview of wine basics. It discusses what wine is made of, the four pillars of wine including sugar, acidity, tannins, and alcohol content. It also summarizes the main types of wines such as sparkling wines, white wines, rose wines, and red wines. The document explains how wine is made and how to read a wine label. It provides tips on wine service including recommended glassware, serving temperatures, and order of service. It also touches on wine storage conditions and pairing wine with food.

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WINE

BASICS
WINE THOUGHT

A bottle of wine contains more


philosophy than all the
books in the world.
LOUIS PASTEUR
Overview
TOPICS TO COVER

What is wine?
How is it made?
Types of wine?
How to read a label?
Wine service: glassware,
temperature, order of
service, storage
Anh Nguyen
4 Pillars of Wine

SUGAR ACIDITY TANNINS ALCOHOL CONTENT

- Make the wine feel - Make the wine feel - For red wines only - Give a burning effect in
thicker and richer lighter and fresher - Make the wine feel the mouth
- Reduce the perception - Carry the aromas on drier - Too much alcohol
of acidity the finish - Give a "structure" to makes the wine feel
- Reduce the perception the wine shorter
of sugar
HOW IS WINE MADE?
SPARKLING WINE
WHITE WINE
RED WINE
Main Types of Wines

SPARKLING WINE WHITE WINE


- Champagne - Sauvignon Blanc
- Prosecco - Chardonnay
- Cava - Viognier
- Chenin Blanc
- Pinot Grigio

ROSÉ WINE RED WINE


- Grenache - Pinot Noir
- Pinot Noir - Syrah/Shiraz
- Sangiovese - Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah - Cinsault blend - Merlot
HOW TO READ A LABEL?
HOW TO READ A LABEL?
WINE SERVICE
Riedel's Sommeliers
PREPARATION

https://youtu.be/nNi2jTF36vA

SERVING SPARKLING WINE


How to serve wine? https://youtu.be/qrXv5bA9AP8

SERVING RED WINE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv56O-NGBGg
SERVING TEMPERATURE
ORDER OF SERVICE

DRY SPARKLING WINE LIGHT-BODIED WINE COLDER WINE DRY WINE BEFORE RED WINE BEFORE
FIRST BEFORE FULL-BODIED BEFORE WARMER SWEET WINE SWEET WHITE WINE

WINE WINE
WHITE WINE BEFORE
RED WINE
STORAGE

TEMPERATURE RANGE
10 - 15 degree C

HUMIDITY
> 50%

DARKNESS & RESTFULNESS


avoid direct light
avoid any vibration
bottle laying down
WINE and FOOD
Different approaches to pairing

INDIVIDUAL TASTE MATCH THE


MATCHING WHEEL MATCH A SAUCE
COMPONENTS COOKING METHOD
THANK YOU

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