(a) List three types of fortified wine
(b) State five factors that influence the taste and quality of wine
Explanation
(a) Types of Fortified Wine: (i) Madeira (ii) Marsala (iii} Malaga (iv) Port (v) Sherry (vi) Vermouth (vii) Mistelle
(b) Factors that influence the taste and quality of wine: (i) Nature of the soil and subsoil (ii) Composition of the grapes (iii) Method of wine making (iv) Storage temperature (v) ageing and maturing process (vi) Yeast and fermentation/fermentation temperature (vii) Climate and micro-climate (viii) Method of shipping or transporting (ix) Vine family and grape species (x) Method of cultivation-viticulture. (xi) Cold soaking (xii) Ripeness level of grapes (xiii) Luck of the year- vintage (xiv) Capping method.