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Regions Flashcards

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What 3 grape varietals are grown in Alsace AOC?

A

Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris

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Best region to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile?

A

Maipo Valley

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Which of the regions grows premium Tempranillo in Spain?

A

Rioja

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Spain labelling: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. What’s the difference?

A

Joven - no oak or maturation
Crianza - uses oak but no maturation
Reserva - uses both oak and matured over time
Gran Reserva - uses both oak and matured over time but not made every year. Has minimum aging requirements

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Where is Carmenere widely grown in?

A

Chile

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Premium Malbec growing region?

A

Mendoza in Argentina

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What grape is Gavi made of?

A

Cortese

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Where is Pinotage usually grown?

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Western Cape in South Africa

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Where is Carmenere wine usually grown?

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Chile

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What 2 characteristics help Semillon grow in Hunter Valley?

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1) Cloud cover
2) Early harvesting (cause Australia is a warm climate and if not harvested early might be overripe)

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Where is Montepulciano grown?

A

Abruzzo

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Which of the California regions grow Pinot?

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Sonoma, Los Carneros, Santa Barbara County

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Where in New Zealand is Pinot grown?

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Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

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What’s the purpose of oak vessels?

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1) softer tannins
2) flavor from oak
3) oxygen

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Where in Australia is Pinot grown?

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Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula

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16
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Where is Chenin Blanc grown in France?

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Vouvrey AOC in Loire Valley

17
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3 top regions for Chardonnay in France?

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In Burgundy, 1) Meursault 2) Puligny-Montrachet 3) Pouilly-Fuisse

18
Q

Where is Viognier grown?

A

Northern Rhone at Condrieu AOC

19
Q

Where is Albarino grown?

A

Rias Baixas in Spain

20
Q

Where to get the best Cab Sauv?

A

Pauillac AOC in Bordeaux

21
Q

Where is Grenache famously grown?

A

Minervois AOC, Chateauneuf du Pape in Southern Rhone

22
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Where is Methode de Cap Classiwue made?

A

South Africa

23
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What is variety that makes Prosecco?

A

Glera

WSET Level 2 (Taberna) (2 decks)

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