WSET Level 2 Wines - Questions with Verified Answers

WSET Level 2 Wines - Questions with Verified Answers What is the most important region for Gamay production? Beaujolais AOC What are the typical acidity, tannins and flavours expected from a Gamay wine? Acidity - high Tannins - low to medium Flavours - red fruit (raspberry, red cherry, red plum) What service temperature is often recommended for Beaujolais wines? Lightly chilled What difference would you expect between a Beaujolais AOC wine and a Beaujolais Villages AOC wine? Beaujolais Villages wines typically have greater flavour intensity and body What is an example of a Beaujolais cru? Fleurie AOC What climate is best suited to Grenache production? Warm What are the typical levels of acidity, tannin and flavour expected from a Grenache wine? Acidity - low Tannin - low to medium Flavour - red fruits (strawberry, red plum, red cherry), sometimes spice (white pepper, liquorice) What grape variety is often blended with Grenache in the Southern Rhône? Syrah What is the Southern Rhone AOC with a reputation for very good to outstanding wines made from Grenache based blends? Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC What type of wine is often produced in Navarra DO? Dry Rosé wines made from Garnacha Which region in Spain produces the most powerful and full-bodied Garnacha-based wine? Priorat DOCa What two regions in Australia have a reputation for producing premium single varietal and blended Grenache? Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale What acidity, tannin and flavour would you expect from a wine made from Tempranillo? Acidity - medium Tannin - medium Flavours - red fruit (strawberry, red cherry), black fruit (blackberry, black plum) What grape variety is sometimes blended with Tempranillo in Rioja DOCa? Garnacha What are the four labelling terms used in Spain to reflect the style and quality of the wine from least to most aging? Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva What difference would be expected between a Crianza and Joven Rioja DOCa wine? Crianza will have secondary oak-derived flavours (vanilla, smoke, cedar) What difference would be expected between a Reserva and Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa wine? Gran Reserva wines have the highest minimum aging requirements and will have the most pronounced secondary and tertiary (mushroom, leather, dried fruit) characteristics What is the name of the inland region in Spain famous for very good to outstanding quality wines made from Tempranillo? Ribera del Duero DO What is the country most associated with Carmenère production? Chile What acidity, tannin and flavour would you expect from a wine made from Carmenère? Acidity - high Tannin - high Not fully ripe flavour - green bell pepper, tomato leaf Fully ripe flavour - blackberry Oak - coffee, chocolate What is the country most associated with Malbec production? Argentina What body, tannin and flavour would you expect from a Mendoza Malbec? Body - full Tannin - high Flavour - blackberry, black plum What is the black grape variety that has been specifically developed for the warm dry climate of South Africa? Pinotage What acidity, tannin and flavour would expect from a wine made from Pinotage? Acidity - high Tannin - medium Flavour - strawberry, raspberry, red cherry What is the term used for South African red wines that blend Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other varieties? Cape Blends What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Cortese? Acidity - high Body - light Flavours - Blossom, apple, pear, lemon What DOCG in Italy produces wines made from Cortese? Gavi DOCG What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Garganega? Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, peach What two DOCs produces dry wines made from Garganega? Soave DOC Soave DOC Classico What method for making a sweet wine is used in Recioto di Soave DOCG? Dried grapes – appassimento What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Verdicchio? Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, fennel What DOC in Italy produces wines made from Verdicchio? Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Fiano? Acidity - medium Body - medium to full Flavours - peach, melon, mango