Wine and Food Pairing

By Lauren Krohn and Tria Nicoara

What is wine?

• “Wine is a beverage produced by fermentation of the juice of grapes, mostly of the species Vitis vinifera.”(Baldy, 1)

• The scientific study of wines and winemaking is called enology, wine tasting is a branch of enology.

How is wine made?

• Wine is made through the process of fermentation.

Types of Wines

Regions

Flavors, Bouquets and Aromas

Aroma Wheel

Tongue Myth!

Food with Wine

White Wine

• Generally, white wines pair well with lighter foods such as fish, salads and lighter bodied foods.

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Red Wine

Chianti

Pinot Noir

Rhone

Zinfandel

Cabernet Sauvignon

Malbec

Dessert Wines

Botrytis Wine

Port

Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine

Table Set Up and Wine Serving Etiquette

Conclusion

References