WSET Level 1 | 6. Examples of Wines

Question 1

What grape varieties are used for making Champagne rom the Champagne Region in France?

Answer 1

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 2

What are the typical characteristics of champagne?

Answer 2

Dry High Acidity Aromas - green fruits (apple) - citrus (lemon) - biscuity / bread notes

Question 3

What grape varieties are used for making Sancerre?

Answer 3

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 4

What are the typical characteristics of Sancerre?

Answer 4

Dry Medium bodied Unoaked Green fruit (apple) Herbacious (green grass)

Question 5

Where is Sancerre produced?

Answer 5

France

Question 6

What grape varieties are used for making Chablis?

Answer 6

Chardonnay

Question 7

Where is Chablis produced?

Answer 7

France

Question 8

What are the typical characteristics of Chablis?

Answer 8

Dry Light-bodied High acidity Unoaked Green fruit (apple) Citrus (lemon)

Question 9

Where is Burgundy produced?

Answer 9

Burgundy / Bourgogne are of France

Question 10

What grape varieties are used for making Burgundy?

Answer 10

White - Chardonnay Red - Pinot Noir

Question 11

What are the typical characteristics of white Burgundy?

Answer 11

Dry Medium-bodied Riper fruit flavors than chablis Oaked / Unoaked Citrus (lemon) Stone Fruits (peach)

Question 12

What are the typical characteristics of red Burgundy?

Answer 12

Dry Low tannins Light-bodied High Acidity Red Fruits (red raspberry, cherry) Vanilla & Cloves

Question 13

What other designation can wines from Burgundy be labeled?

Answer 13

Bourgogne - the French word for “burgundy” Can be used for both red & white wines from this region

Question 14

Prosecco

Answer 14

Italy Sparkling Dry to Medium Sweetness Light Bodied Green fruit (pear) Floral

Question 15

Cava

Answer 15

Spain Sparkling Dry Green fruit (apple) Citrus (lemon)

Question 16

White Zinfandel

Answer 16

California Rosé Unoaked Low Alcohol Medium sweetness Red fruits (strawberry & raspberry)

Question 17

Beaujolais

Answer 17

France Red Dry Light Bodied Red fruit (raspberry, cherry) Low tannins

Question 18

Cotes du Rhône

Answer 18

France Red Dry Medium-bodied Oaked or Unoaked Red fruit (red cherry, plum) Peppery

Question 19

Chianti

Answer 19

Italy Dry Medium Bodied High tannin High acidity Oaked Red Fruit (red cherry, plum) Cloves (from the oak)

Question 20

Rioja

Answer 20

Spain Red Medium- to Full-bodied Red fruits (strawberry) Vanilla (from the oak)

Question 21

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Answer 21

French Red Dry Full-bodied High-alcohol Red fruits (strawberry) Cloves (from the oak)

Question 22

Sauternes

Answer 22

France - Bordeaux White Sweet High Acidity Full-bodied Stone Fruits (apricot) Vanilla (from the oak)

Question 23

Sherry

Answer 23

Spain Fortified White Wine Range - dry, medium to sweet

Question 24

Port

Answer 24

Portugal Fortified Wine Red (typically) Full-bodied Sweet High-alcohol Range of styles from dry to sweet High Tannins Black fruit (blackberry)