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RED GRAPES Flashcards

Flavour characteristics

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Name the main characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon

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Moderate to warm climate 
High acidity 
High tannins
Med to full-bodied
Oak maturation common
Flavours from least ripe to most ripe:
Herbaceous - green bell pepper
Herbal - mint
Black fruit - blackcurrant, black cherry
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Name the main characteristics of Merlot

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Moderate to warm climate
Medium acidity 
Medium tannins
Light to full bodied
Oaked or unoaked
Fruit characteristics from least to most ripe: Herbaceous,  red fruits, black fruits
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Name the main characteristics of Shiraz

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Moderate to warm climate
Medium to high acidity 
Medium to high tannins
Medium to full bodied
Oak maturation is common
Fruit characteristics from least to most ripe: spice (black pepper), black fruits, licorice
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Name the main characteristics of Pinot Noir

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Cool to moderate climate
High acidity 
Low to medium tannins 
Careful use of oak
Flavour characteristics: strawberry, raspberry, red cherry.
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Name the main characteristics of zinfandel/primitivo

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Warm climate
High sugar levels 
Medium to high acidity 
Medium to high tannins
Red zinfandel full bodied.
Ripens unevenly - flavour characteristics change from red fruits to black fruits with increasing ripeness.
White zinfandel used to make rose
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Name the main characteristics of Gamay

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Moderate climate 
High acidity 
Low to medium tannins
Typically light bodied and unoaked
Flavour characteristics: red fruits, although some techniques can create aromas and flavours of banana and candy.
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Name the main characteristics of Tempranillo

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Moderate to warm climate 
Medium acidity 
Medium tannins
Light to full bodied 
Oaked and unoaked
Flavour characteristics: red fruits, black fruits
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Name the main characteristics of Grenache

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Warm climate 
Low acidity 
Low to medium tannins 
High sugar levels
Oaked or unoaked 
Flavour characteristics: red fruits spice (white pepper), licorice
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Name the main characteristics of Carmenere

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Warm climate 
Medium to high acidity 
High tannins 
Full bodied
Often oaked
Flavour characteristics: Herbaceous, herbal, black fruit
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Name the main characteristics of Malbec

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Warm climate 
High tannins 
Medium to high acidity 
Often oaked
Flavour characteristics: black fruits
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Name the main characteristics of Pinotage.

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Warm climate 
High acidity 
Medium tannins 
Medium to full bodied
Flavour characteristics: red fruits
Takes on strong flavours from oak (coffee, chocolate,  smoke)
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Name the main characteristics of Pinotage.

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Warm climate 
High acidity 
Medium tannins 
Medium to full bodied
Flavour characteristics: red fruits
Takes on strong flavours from oak (coffee, chocolate,  smoke)
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Name the main characteristics of Nebbiolo

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High acidity 
High tannin
Typically full bodied
Oak maturation is common 
Flavour characteristics: red fruits,  floral, herbal
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Name the main characteristics of Barbera

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High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Oaked or unoaked
Flavour characteristics: red fruits, spice (black pepper)

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Name the main characteristics of Corvina

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High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Often blended
Flavour characteristics: red fruits

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Name the main characteristics of Sangiovese

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High acidity 
High tannins 
Medium to full bodied 
Often oaked 
Flavour characteristics: red fruits, herbal
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Name the main characteristics of Montepulciano

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Medium acidity
High tannins
Oaked or unoaked
Flavour characteristics: black fruits

Wset Level 2 2020 Grape Characteristics (2 decks)

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