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WSET Level 1 Wine > 3.2 REV Q (Grape Varieties and Wines: Black) > Flashcards

3.2 REV Q (Grape Varieties and Wines: Black) Flashcards

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What are the principal black grape varieties?

A
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah/Shiraz
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Do cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir have low, medium or high acidity?

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High acidity

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Is cabernet sauvignon light-, medium- or full bodied?

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Medium- to full-bodied

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Does Cabernet sauvignon have low, medium or high tanning levels?

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High

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What aromas does cabernet sauvignon have?

A

Black fruits (blackcurrant),

Herbaceous (green bell pepper) and

Oak (vanilla)

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Which region is known for blending cabernet sauvignon with merlot?

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Bordeaux (France)

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Which four rgeions are known for producing cabernet sauvignon?

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California (US),

Australia,

Chile and

South Africa

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Is pinot noir light-, medium- or full-bodied?

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Light-bodied?

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Does pinot noir have low, medium or high tannin levels?

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Low

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What aromas does pinot noir have?

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Red fruits (strawberry) and oak (clove)

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Pinot noir can be blended with chardonnay to make which sparkling wine?

A

Champagne

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Which two regions are known for producing pinot noire?

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Burgundy (France)

New Zealand

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Do merlot and syrah/shiraz have low, medium or high acidity?

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Medium acidity

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Are merlot and syrah/shiraz light-, medium-, or full-bodied?

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Medium- to full-bodied

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Does merlot have low, medium or high tannin levels?

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Medium

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What aromas does Merlot have?

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Red fruits (plum), black fruits (black cherry) and oak (vanilla)

17
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Which two regions are known for producing merlot?

A

Chile and California (US)

18
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Does syrah/shiraz have low, medium or high tanning levels?

A

High

19
Q

What aromas does syrah/shiraz have?

A

Black fruits (blackberry), spices (black pepper) and oak (coconut)

20
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Which two regions are known for producing syrah/shiraz?

A

The Northern Rhône (France)

Australia

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