WSET 3 Advanced Sommelier Program Research Study 2024.

Name the 6 Principal Districts in Bordeaux - correct answer Médoc Graves Sauternes Entre Deux Mers Saint-Emillion Pomerol What are the 2 primary grape varieties used in Red Wines from Libourne? - correct answer Merlot Cabernet Franc Name the 4 APPEARANCE Categories for Tasting - correct answer Clarity - Intenisty - Color - Other Observations Name the 4 NOSE Categories for Tasting - correct answer Condition - Intensity - Aroma Characteristics - Development Name the 8 PALATE Categories for Tasting - correct answer Sweetness Acidity Tannin Alcohol Body Flavor Intensity Flavor Characteristics Other Observations - Finish Name the 2 CONCLUSION Categories for Tasting - correct answer Quality Level Level of Readiness for Drinking/Potential for Aging Name the 5 PREMIERS CRUS Red Producers in Bordeaux - correct answer Chateau Margeaux (Maurgaux) Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Latour (Pauillac) Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Haut-Brion (Pessac-Leognan, Graves) Name the 1 red Premiers Cru Chateau outside Medoc - correct answer Chateau Haut-Brion Name the 7 AOC sub-regions of Haut-Medoc - correct answer Haut Medoc Saint-Estephe Pauillac Saint Julien Margaux Moulis en Medoc Listrac Medoc What is the typical soil of Left Bank Bordeaux? - correct answer Gravelly, Excellent Drainage, Heat Retaining Stone What is the typical soil of Right Bank Bordeaux? - correct answer Clay Soils, poor drainage, limited heat retention What are the main aspects of wine STRUCTURE? - correct answer Tannins Acidity Alcohol Fruit Concentration Define ISINGLASS - correct answer Fish oil used in fining wine White Wine Fermentation Temperature - correct answer 12º-22ºC Helps maintain Fruit Characteristics Red Wine Fermentation Temperature - correct answer 30º-32ºC Service Temp for Medium/Full-bodied Whites, Oaked Whites - correct answer Lightly Chilled 10-13ºC Service Temp for Light-Medium Bodied White - correct answer Chilled 7-10ºC Service Temp for Sweet Wines - correct answer Well Chilled 6-8ºC Service Temp for Sparkling Wines - correct answer Well Chilled 6-8ºC Service Temp for Light Bodied Red - correct answer Lightly Chilled 13ºC Service Temp for Full Bodied Red - correct answer Room Temperature 15-18ºC What is the species of grape used in Wine? - correct answer Vitis Vinifera What are the 3 species of grapes used in root stock. - correct answer Vitis Riparia Vitis Berlandia Vitis Rupestris What are the 4 price categories? - correct answer $10 - Inexpensive $10-$20 - Mid Priced $20-$40 - High Priced $40 - Premium What is the appropriate wine storage temp? - correct answer 10º-15ºC, or 55ºF unwavering What is Diurnal Range? - correct answer Temperature difference between day and night. What are the two main acids in Wine? - correct answer Tartaric Malic - Becomes Lactic through Malolactic fermentation What 5 factors effect wine style? - correct answer Climate Soil Varietal Viticulture Vinification/Maturation What is Bloom? - correct answer The waxy film around the grape that contains natural yeast What aspects does skin impart on wine? - correct answer Tannin Color Flavor What aspects does Pulp impart on wine? - correct answer Sugars Juice Acids What is Chaptalization? - correct answer Adding of sugars to grape must. What is Enrichment? - correct answer Adding concentrated grape must