WSET D3 Grapes

Question 1

Syrah

Answer 1

deep ruby
intensity m-p
violet, plum (red cooler, black warmer sites), blackberry, black pepper, herbal
acidity/tannins: m-h

Question 2

Grenache Noir

Answer 2

pale ruby
ripe red fruit (strawberry, red plum, red cherry), spice, herbal
alcohol: H
tannins: L-M
acidity: L

Question 3

Mourvèdre

Answer 3

deep ruby
aromas: I
blackberries, blueberries, violets
alcohol: H
tannins: firm

Question 4

Cinsaut

Answer 4

light ruby
aromas: M-M+
fresh red fruit (raspberry, red cherry)
alcohol: H
tannins: L-M

Question 5

Viognier

Answer 5

medium lemon
aromas: P
honeysuckle, apricot, peach
alcohol: M-H
acidity: L

Question 6

Marsanne

Answer 6

medium lemon, sometimes gold
intensity: light
honeysuckle, lemon, apricot, oily texture
acidity: medium
full-bodied
alcohol: high

Question 7

Roussanne

Answer 7

medium lemon, sometimes gold
intensity: M-M+
pear, herbal
acidity: M-M+
alcohol: M-H

Question 8

Grenache Blanc

Answer 8

intensity: L
ripe green fruit, some floral notes
alcohol: H
acidity: L

Question 9

Clairette

Answer 9

freshness, fruit, white flower, fennel, apple & grapefruit

alcohol: H
acidity: L-M+

Question 10

Bourboulenc

Answer 10

lemon flavour

acidity: M+
alcohol: M

Question 11

Riesling

Answer 11

Can produce pronounced intensity, great complexity, high acidity, depending on ripeness aromas vary from green fruit to tropical, can show floral, e.g white flowers or honeysuckle.
With age develop toast, honeyed & petrol aromas

Question 12

Müller-Thurgau / Rivaner

Answer 12

early ripening than Riesling, produces high yields in almost any conditions, medium acidity (lower than riesling), gives less structure & character, simple floral & fruity aromas

Question 13

Dornfelder

Answer 13

deep in colour,
acidity: high
fruity floral aromas 1) easy drinking style: sour cherry & blackberry 2) ageing potential

Question 14

Silvaner

Answer 14

lower in acid, less aromatic, than Riesling, simple wines from green fruit to tropical.
Can produce, e.g Franken, high-quality, dry, m body, m/m+ acidity, earthy characteristic

Question 15

Teroldego

Answer 15

deep,
black cherry
tannins: M

Question 16

Marzemino

Answer 16

deep,
red cherry
tannins: M

Question 17

Lagrein

Answer 17

deep
red cherry and black plum
tannins: M

Question 18

Schiava / Vernatsch

Answer 18

pale ruby
violet and strawberry
Body: L-M
Tannins: Low

Question 19

Ribolla Gialla

Answer 19

citrus, pepper notes

acid: H

Question 20

Friuliano / Sauvignon Vert / Sauvignonasse

Answer 20

floral, apple

acid: M+
alc: M-H

Question 21

Refosco

Answer 21

red cherry, herbal

tannins: H

Question 22

Describe orange wines in Friuli

Answer 22

amber, orange or gold
pronounced dried fruits, dried herbs, hay, nuts
tannins: M

Question 23

Growing characteristics of Carignan

Answer 23

buds late
ripens late
can produce high yields 200 hL/ha, but
yields naturally reduced after vine age of 50
not suited to mechanical harvesting as bunches firmly attached to vine

Question 24

What diseases is Carignan prone to?

Answer 24

powdery mildew and grape moths

Question 25

Carignan tasting

Answer 25

medium ruby

inexpensive: blackberry
premium: intense black fruit, spice, earth notes
acid: H
tannins: H