Wines of the World WSET Exam with complete solutions

Name the four white wine grape varieties - Answer- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Reisling Name the four black wine grape varities - Answer- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nior, Syrah/Shiraz (In cool climates) name Chardonnay's; acidity level, thickness of body, aromas and flavors - Answer- High Acidity, light to medium body, Green fruit (apples), Circus (lemons) (In warm climates) name Chardonnay's; acidity level, thickness of body, aromas and flavors - Answer- Medium Acidity, Medium to Full body, Stone fruit (peach), tropical fruit (pineapple, bananas) What are the two wines blended to make Champagne? - Answer- Chardonnay and Pinot Nior Chablis grape variety from acidity level body thickness aromas & flavors un/oaked - Answer- Chardonnay coolest part of Burgundy (France) high acidity light body green fruits (apple) citrus (lemon) unoaked ___ is the grape used for the white wines of ___ in France? A) Pinot Nior and Riseling B) Merlot and Syrah C) Chardonnay and Burgundy - Answer- Chardonnay and Burgundy Burgundy grape varieties - white from acidity level body thickness aromas and flavors un/oaked - Answer- Chardonnay France high acidity medium body citrus (lemon) and stone fruit (peach)