WSET Grapes

Question 1

Tempranillo

Answer 1

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (cherry, plum), tobacco, leather, vanilla, clove
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero), Portugal, Argentina

Question 2

Garnacha (Grenache)

Answer 2

Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (strawberry, raspberry), white pepper, licorice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Priorat, Rioja), France (Rhône Valley), Australia

Question 3

Graciano

Answer 3

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), floral notes, spice, leather
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rioja, Navarra)

Question 4

Cariñena (Carignan)

Answer 4

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, black cherry), pepper, spice, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Aragon, Priorat), France (Languedoc-Roussillon)

Question 5

Merlot

Answer 5

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, chocolate, vanilla, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy (Tuscany)

Question 6

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 6

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), green bell pepper, mint, tobacco, oak
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), USA (California), Australia (Coonawarra), Chile

Question 7

Chardonnay

Answer 7

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruits, butter, vanilla, toast
Common regions the grape is found: France (Burgundy, Champagne), USA (California), Australia

Question 8

Verdejo

Answer 8

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, green apple, fennel, herbaceous, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rueda)

Question 9

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 9

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lime, passion fruit, grass, bell pepper, flint
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), New Zealand, USA (California)

Question 10

Albariño

Answer 10

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, peach, apricot, floral, saline, mineral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rías Baixas), Portugal (Vinho Verde)

Question 11

Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (cherry, raspberry), mushroom, forest floor, spices
Common regions the grape is found: France (Burgundy), USA (California, Oregon), New Zealand

Question 12

Zinfandel

Answer 12

Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), spice, pepper, jammy notes
Common regions the grape is found: USA (California)

Question 13

Vidal

Answer 13

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, citrus, tropical fruits, honey, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Canada (Ontario, British Columbia), USA (New York)

Question 14

Riesling

Answer 14

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low to High (varies by style)
Body Level: Low/Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, citrus, peach, apricot, petrol, floral, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: Germany, France (Alsace), Australia (Clare Valley, Eden Valley)

Question 15

Carmenère

Answer 15

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbal, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Chile

Question 16

Syrah (Shiraz)

Answer 16

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), pepper, spice, chocolate, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), Australia (Barossa Valley), USA (California)

Question 17

Malbec

Answer 17

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, plum), chocolate, coffee, tobacco, violet
Common regions the grape is found: Argentina (Mendoza), France (Cahors)

Question 18

Torrontés

Answer 18

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, peach, apricot, rose petals, jasmine
Common regions the grape is found: Argentina (Salta)

Question 19

Chenin Blanc

Answer 19

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low to High (varies by style)
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, honey, quince, floral, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley), South Africa

Question 20

Pinotage

Answer 20

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early/Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), banana, smoke, chocolate, coffee
Common regions the grape is found: South Africa

Question 21

Shiraz (Syrah)

Answer 21

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), pepper, spice, chocolate, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), Australia (Barossa Valley), USA (California)

Question 22

Grenache (Garnacha)

Answer 22

Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (strawberry, raspberry), white pepper, licorice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Priorat, Rioja), France (Rhône Valley), Australia

Question 23

Semillon

Answer 23

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, apple, pear, honey, waxy, nutty
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), Australia (Hunter Valley)

Question 24

Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio)

Answer 24

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, lemon, peach, floral, honey
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Friuli), France (Alsace), USA (Oregon)
Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, lemon, peach, floral, honey
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Friuli), France (Alsace), USA (Oregon)

Question 25

Cabernet Franc

Answer 25

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbs, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy
Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbs, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy

Question 26

Sémillon

Answer 26

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, apple, pear, honey, waxy, nutty
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), Australia (Hunter Valley)

Question 27

Muscadelle

Answer 27

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, apricot, musky
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux)

Question 28

Gamay

Answer 28

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Low/Medium
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (strawberry, cherry), banana, floral, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Beaujolais)

Question 29

Gewurztraminer

Answer 29

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Low
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Lychee, rose, ginger, spice, tropical fruits
Common regions the grape is found: France (Alsace), Germany, USA (California)

Question 30

Muscat

Answer 30

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, peach, apricot, grape
Common regions the grape is found: France (Alsace, Southern France), Italy, Spain, Australia

Question 31

Melon Blanc

Answer 31

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lemon, lime, mineral, saline
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Muscadet)

Question 32

Mourvèdre

Answer 32

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), game, spice, herbaceous, earthy
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley, Provence), Spain (Monastrell)

Question 33

Viognier

Answer 33

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Peach, apricot, floral, honeysuckle, vanilla, spice
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), USA (California), Australia

Question 34

Carignan (Cariñena)

Answer 34

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, black cherry), pepper, spice, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Aragon, Priorat), France (Languedoc-Roussillon)

Question 35

Grüner Veltliner

Answer 35

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lime, white pepper, mineral, herbaceous
Common regions the grape is found: Austria

Question 36

Pinot Grigio

Answer 36

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear

Question 37

Corvina

Answer 37

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Cherry, plum, almond, spice, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Valpolicella)

Question 38

Garganega

Answer 38

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, peach, almond, honey, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Soave)

Question 39

Trebbiano

Answer 39

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Light
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Lemon, apple, floral, nutty, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy, France, Australia

Question 40

Nebbiolo

Answer 40

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Cherry, rose, tar, truffle, leather, anise
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont, Barolo, Barbaresco)

Question 41

Dolcetto

Answer 41

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, licorice, almond, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont)

Question 42

Barbera

Answer 42

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, blackberry, spice, earth
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont)

Question 43

Cortese

Answer 43

Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Light
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Lime, green apple, almond, mineral, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont, Gavi)

Question 44

Sangiovese

Answer 44

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, tomato, herbs, spice, tobacco
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Tuscany, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino)

Question 45

Montepulciano

Answer 45

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, plum, blackberry, tobacco, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Abruzzo)

Question 46

Aglianico

Answer 46

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, plum, chocolate, earth, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Campania, Basilicata)

Question 47

Negroamaro

Answer 47

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, blackberry, spice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Puglia)

Question 48

Primitivo (Zinfandel)

Answer 48

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), spice, pepper, jammy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Puglia), USA (California)

Question 49

Nero d’Avola

Answer 49

Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, chocolate, pepper, earth
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Sicily)