WSET LEVEL 1 EXAM SUMMARIZED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

WSET LEVEL 1 EXAM SUMMARIZED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Acidity -Answer-Comes from grape juice. Gives wine its refreshing qualities. Body -Answer-The general feel of the wine in the mouth when you taste. Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines that are.. -Answer-Deeply coloured wines with lots of tannins and acidity, with intense aromas. Can range between medium and full-bodied. Typical flavours: Black fruits (Blackcurrant, black cherry) and herbaceous notes (Bell pepper, mint). Chardonnay in cool regions.. -Answer-Develop flavours of green fruits (apple), citrus notes and high acidity. Characteristic of classic wines such as Chablis and Champagne from France. Chardonnay in warmer regions.. -Answer-Develop flavours of stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruits (Pineapple, banana). Wines from the New World. Chardonnay tend to be.. -Answer-Full-bodied with a rich creamy texture. Some of the best spend time in oak barrels, developing flavours of spice and vanilla. Climate -Answer-The amount of sunlight and heat that a region normally gets. Colour: Red -Answer-Using black grapes to make the wine. Color comes from the grape skins. Juice is fermented in contact with the grape skin, coloring the juice. Colour: Rosé -Answer-Made from black grapes; less contact with the skins. Not as full as reds but offer more body than whites. Tends to be a seasonal drink, mostly summer time. Colour: White -Answer-Usually made with white grapes, but can also use black grapes. Often seen lighter, refreshing, alternative to red wines. Cool climate regions will gives wines that are.. -Answer-Mainly white High in acidity Lower in alcohol Refreshing