60

The percentage out of all wine produced in Austria that is white. Although Austria is mostly a white-wine producer some absolutely delicious reds are made. The wonderfully expressive Zweigelt and blaufränkisch should not be missed by any wine lover.

The process of “tanning” an animal hide derives its name from the plant tannins originally used.

Answer: True.

Since Neolithic times, tannins derived from the bark of trees were used to prevent the spoilage of animal skins. The word “tanning” is derived from the Latin tannum, “oak bark.” Plant tannins have antimicrobial properties that help to preserve the hide and astringent properties that draw out moisture, turning the hide into durable leather.

“I look forward to the day when more rosés achieve that ‘wow’ factor now given only to great reds and whites; to when restaurant wine lists for reds and whites are rivaled by their selection of rosés.”

—Elizabeth Gabay, MW, author of Rosé: Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution

60

Get WineSpeed