WSET 2 Grapes Flashcards
Different questions about the grapes presented in WSET 2
Does Pinot Noir have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Pinot Noir have?
Medium to high acidity.
Does Pinot Noir have a low-medium-high tannin content?
Low to medium tannin.
What body is typical for Pinot Noir?
Medium body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Pinot Noir?
Cherry, raspberry, mushroom, forest floor, and when aged, gamey notes.
What are the most important growing areas for Pinot Noir?
Burgundy in France, Oregon, California (especially Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley), New Zealand (Central Otago and Marlborough).
Does Zinfandel/Primitivo have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Zinfandel/Primitivo have?
Low to medium acidity.
Does Zinfandel/Primitivo have a low-medium-high tannin content?
Medium to high tannin.
What body is typical for Zinfandel/Primitivo?
Full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Zinfandel/Primitivo?
Blackberry, black cherry, spice, and in some cases, a jammy character.
What are the most important growing areas for Zinfandel/Primitivo?
California for Zinfandel, particularly in regions like Lodi and Sonoma. Puglia in Italy for Primitivo.
Does Riesling have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Riesling have?
High acidity.
Does Riesling have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin content; tannins are rarely a feature in white wines like Riesling.
What body is typical for Riesling?
Light to medium body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Riesling?
Green apple, lime, peach, apricot, honey, and when aged, petrol notes.
What are the most important growing areas for Riesling?
Germany (especially the Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz regions), Alsace in France, Austria, and parts of Australia and the United States (such as Washington State and the Finger Lakes region of New York).
Does Chenin Blanc have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Chenin Blanc have?
High acidity.
Does Chenin Blanc have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Chenin Blanc?
Light to medium body, depending on the style and region.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Chenin Blanc?
Green apple, pear, quince, and with age, honey and almond notes.
What are the most important growing areas for Chenin Blanc?
The Loire Valley in France (especially Vouvray and Anjou) and South Africa.
Does Semillon have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Semillon have?
Low to medium acidity.
Does Semillon have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Semillon?
Medium to full body, especially when aged or botrytised.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Semillon?
Citrus, peach, honey, and toast with age.
What are the most important growing areas for Semillon?
Bordeaux (especially Sauternes for sweet wines), Hunter Valley in Australia.
Does Furmint have thin or thick skin?
Thin to medium skin.
What level of acidity does Furmint have?
High acidity.
Does Furmint have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin.
What body is typical for Furmint?
Medium to full body, depending on the style.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Furmint?
Green apple, pear, lime, and in sweet wines, honey and apricot.
What are the most important growing areas for Furmint?
Hungary, especially Tokaj.
Does Chardonnay have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Chardonnay have?
Medium to high acidity.
Does Chardonnay have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Chardonnay?
Medium to full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Chardonnay?
Green apple, lemon, melon, and when oaked, vanilla and butter notes.
What are the most important growing areas for Chardonnay?
Burgundy in France, California, Australia, and Chile.
Does Sauvignon Blanc have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Sauvignon Blanc have?
High acidity.
Does Sauvignon Blanc have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Sauvignon Blanc?
Light to medium body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Sauvignon Blanc?
Green apple, gooseberry, bell pepper, passion fruit, and freshly cut grass.
What are the most important growing areas for Sauvignon Blanc?
Loire Valley in France, Marlborough in New Zealand, Bordeaux in France.
Does Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris have?
Medium to high acidity.
Does Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris?
Light to medium body for Pinot Grigio, medium to full body for Pinot Gris.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris?
Lemon, lime, pear, white nectarine, and almond (Pinot Grigio); more intense flavors of honey, ripe peach, and ginger (Pinot Gris).
What are the most important growing areas for Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris?
Northeastern Italy for Pinot Grigio, Alsace in France for Pinot Gris.
Does Gewurztraminer have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Gewurztraminer have?
Low to medium acidity.
Does Gewurztraminer have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Gewurztraminer?
Medium to full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Gewurztraminer?
Lychee, rose petal, ginger, and grapefruit.
What are the most important growing areas for Gewurztraminer?
Alsace in France, Germany, and Northern Italy.
Does Viognier have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Viognier have?
Low to medium acidity.
Does Viognier have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Viognier?
Medium to full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Viognier?
Peach, tangerine, mango, and honeysuckle.
What are the most important growing areas for Viognier?
Rhône Valley in France, California, and Australia.
Does Albariño have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Albariño have?
High acidity.
Does Albariño have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin, as it is a white grape.
What body is typical for Albariño?
Light to medium body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Albariño?
Lemon, grapefruit, peach, and honeysuckle.
What are the most important growing areas for Albariño?
Rías Baixas in Spain, Portugal.
Does Merlot have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Merlot have?
Low to medium acidity.
Does Merlot have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Medium tannin.
What body is typical for Merlot?
Medium to full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Merlot?
Plum, black cherry, chocolate, and sometimes a hint of cedar.
What are the most important growing areas for Merlot?
Bordeaux in France, California, Washington State, Chile.
Does Cabernet Sauvignon have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
Medium to high acidity.
Does Cabernet Sauvignon have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
High tannin.
What body is typical for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Black currant, black cherry, eucalyptus, and cedar.
What are the most important growing areas for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Bordeaux in France, Napa Valley in California, Coonawarra in Australia, Chile.
Does Syrah/Shiraz have thin or thick skin?
Thick skin.
What level of acidity does Syrah/Shiraz have?
Medium acidity.
Does Syrah/Shiraz have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
High tannin.
What body is typical for Syrah/Shiraz?
Full body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Syrah/Shiraz?
Blackberry, blueberry, plum, clove, and black pepper.
What are the most important growing areas for Syrah/Shiraz?
Rhône Valley in France for Syrah, Australia for Shiraz.
Does Gamay have thin or thick skin?
Thin skin.
What level of acidity does Gamay have?
High acidity.
Does Gamay have a low-medium-high content of tannin?
Low tannin.
What body is typical for Gamay?
Light to medium body.
What are the primary aromas and flavours of Gamay?
Cherry, raspberry, and violet.
What are the most important growing areas for Gamay?
Beaujolais in France.