Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

WSET Diploma > Regional Facts > Flashcards

Regional Facts Flashcards

1
Q

What size and type of oak vessels are traditionally used in premium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

225L French oak barriques

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What % of Bordeaux plantings are black grapes?

A

Nearly 90%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the average annual rainfall in Bordeaux?

A

950mm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What vine spacing is traditional in Bordeaux’s top quality vineyards?

A

10,000 vines per hectare

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Name three of the most common diseases that trouble Bordeaux’s vines.

A 
Downy mildew
Powdery mildew
Botrytis bunch rot
Eutypa dieback
Esca
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What protects Bordeaux’s left bank from Atlantic storms?

A

The Landes Forest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How many vineyards in Chablis have premier cru status?

A

40

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How many grand crus does Chablis have?

A

1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How many vineyards make up the single Chablis grand cru?

A

7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Name two of the vineyards that make up Chablis’ grand cru.

A 
Les Clos
Vaudesir
Blanchot
Bougros
Grenouilles
Preuses
Valmur
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the most famous soil of Chablis?

A

Kimmeridgian

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the average annual rainfall of Chablis?

A

670mm spread throughout the year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Name two of the principal appellations in the Cotes de Nuits.

A 
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
Morey-Saint-Denis AOC
Chambolle-Musigny AOC
Vougeot AOC
Vosne-Romanee AOC
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Name two of the principal appellations in the Cote de Beaune.

A 
Aloxe-Corton AOC
Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
Ladoix-Serrigny AOC
Beaune AOC
Pommard AOC
Volnay AOC
Meursault AOC
Puligny-Montrachet AOC
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
St Aubin AOC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Name two of the principal appellations in the Cote Chalonnaise.

A 
Bouzeron AOC
Rully AOC
Mercurey AOC
Givry AOC
Montagny AOC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

In general, what are the soils of Burgundy?

A

A mixture of limestones and clay.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Name two of the principal appellations of the Maconnais.

A 
Pouilly-Fuisse AOC
Saint-Veran AOC 
Vire-Clesse AOC
Pouilly-Vinzelles AOC
Pouilly-Loche AOC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the climate of Beaujolais?

A

Continental.

19
Q

What is the average annual rainfall in Beaujolais?

20
Q

What geographical feature moderates the temperatures in Beaujolais?

A

The Saone River.

21
Q

What weather phenomena can cause damage in Beaujolais?

A

The Mistral wind (cold and harsh wind - can affect flowering and damage leaves and grapes).

22
Q

What soils do the crus of Beaujolais have?

A

Fast draining granite, schist and sandy soils.

23
Q

What geographical feature helps protect Alsace from the rains that come from westerly winds?

A

The Vosges mountains.

24
Q

What % of wines produced in Alsace are white?

25
Q

What is the average annual rainfall of Alsace?

26
Q

What weather phenomena helps keep Alsace dry and at low risk of fungal disease?

A

The Fohn wind.

27
Q

What is the main grape of Alsace?

28
Q

What are the four ‘noble’ varieties of Alsace?

A

Riesling
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Gewurtztramier

29
Q

Which region of the Loire valley produces most of it’s wine?

A

Anjou-Saumur.

30
Q

What is the main variety grown in the Pays Nantais?

A

Melon (Melon de Bourgogne or Muscadet).

31
Q

What wine making technique is commonly used in the Pays Nantais?

32
Q

What does the River Layon and its multiple tributaries help to achieve in Anjou?

A

It helps to create misty conditions ideal for the spread of botrytis at the end of the growing season.

33
Q

What are the principal varieties grown in Anjou-Saumur?

A

Chenin-Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

34
Q

What is the principle white variety grown in Touraine?

A

Sauvignon Blanc.

35
Q

What is the climate of the Northern Rhone?

A

Continental.

36
Q

What is the climate of the Southern Rhone?

A

Mediterranean.

37
Q

What is the area under vine in the Northern Rhone?

38
Q

What is the area under vine in the Southern Rhone?

A

66,000 ha.

39
Q

What weather phenomena can be an issue for the Northern Rhone?

A

The Mistral Wind (decreases vigour, lowers yields and production although raises concentration and reduces risk of fungal diseases).

40
Q

Name two of the main appellations of the Northern Rhone.

A 
Cote Rotie AOC
Condrieu AOC
Saint-Josepn AOC
Hermitage AOC
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Cornas AOC
Saint-Peray AOC
41
Q

Name the IGP in the Northern Rhone.

A

Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

42
Q

How do the vineyards of the Southern Rhone protect against the Mistral wind?

A

Low bush trained vines.

43
Q

Name two of the appellations of the Southern Rhone.

A 
Gigondas AOC
Vacqueyras AOC
Vinsobres AOC
Rasteau AOC
Cauranne AOC
Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Cahteauneuf-Du-Pape APC
Lirac AOC
Tavel AOC
44
Q

How many satellite appellations surround the Cotes-du-Rhone growing area?

WSET Diploma (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions