Wset Level 2 Practice Rated A+

WSET LEVEL 2 PRACTICE RATED A+ Describe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon high quality wine with pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant, and cedar. full body and high tannin What variety is not used in a Cape Blend? What varieties are used in a Cape Blend? Pinot Noir Pinotage, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot A light-bodied Pinot Noir wine was made in France and has low tannins, high acidity, and fresh red fruit aromas of cherry & strawberries. From which appellation would you expect the wine to have been produced? Bourgogne AOC Garganega Widely planted white variety in Veneto Italy and is the most important variety in Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC. Soave is typically fermented in inert vessels and is not matured in oak. Cool Climate less than 16ºC average mean growing season temp. Moderate Climate Warm Climate Hot Climate 16.5ºC - 18.5ºC average mean growing season temp. 18.5ºC - 21ºC average mean growing season temp above 21ºC average mean growing season temp. Which of these is an NOT an aromatic grape variety? a. viognier b. chardonnay c. gewurtztraminer d. riesling chardonnay Warm- Climate chardonnay is likely to go through during winemaking to balance alcohol and body acidification- the process of adding extra acid A grape grower harvests grapes that have lower levels of sugar, higher levels of acid and herbaceous f lavors. When did they likely harvest the grapes? early in the ripening process Joven Crianza Reserva Gran Reserva California Zinfandel Characteristics blackberry aromas Full body, high acidity, high alcohol, high tannin, and T/F: Most Cava is aged on its lees for a shorter amount of time than Champagne True T/F: Cava production is dominated by a small number of large brands who make high volumes of simple, non-vintage wines True Cava grapes need to be harvest early to retain high acidity What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? fruity When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? PGI terms- Protected Geographical Indication less drying & bitter, less acidic, more sweet & Spring IGP (france) VdP (france) IGT(italy) Vino de la Tierra (spain) Landewin (germany) PDO Terms- Protected Designation of Origin AOP (france) AOC(france) DOC (italy) DOCG (italy) DO (spain) DOCa (spain) Qualitatswein (germany) Pradikastwein (germany) GI (geographical indicatino) a legally defined vineyard area within a country. can be very large and cover an entire region (bordeaux) or can be very small and is limited to a single vineyard these regularly appear on wine labels North Vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere planted on a slope facing __________ will receive more heat & light. What is the latitude range that most vineyards are located between? Where are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Burgundy located? 30-50° Côte d'Or What region is known for its production of high-volume, inexpensive Merlot? (Chile) Central Valley If a full-bodied red wine is served at room temperature, what is the actual temperature range at which it is likely to be served? 15-18° C (59-64°F) Which one of the following best describes Alsace Riesling? fruit & blossom aromas dry, medium-bodied with citrus, stone From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'. Italy Which of these grapes is NOT known for its ideal qualities for sweet white wine production? lon ing nt na corvina In which region are you most likely to find a Merlot-dominated blend? Why is Oloroso Sherry fortified to 17% abv? Right Bank- Saint Emillon to prevent a layer of flor from developing If a wine refers to 'Puttonyos' on its label, what is the principal grape variety used to make that wine? Aszú Which region is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines? What is the main white grape variety of Pouilly-Fumé AOC? South Africa sauv. blanc What style differences would you expect for a Barossa Valley Shiraz when compared to a Northern Rhône Syrah Fuller body & riper, cooked black fruit flavors If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which grapes to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, whichGeographical Indication should they use? What is the German labelling term for 'late harvest'? spatlese What is the typical temperature range for fermenting red wines? 20-32° C (68-90°F) Which one of the following best describes Albariño from Rías Baixas? IGT high acidity with grapefruit and peach aromas Which of the following is NOT a California wine region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon?