WSET Level 1 | 6. Examples of Wines Flashcards
What grape varieties are used for making Champagne rom the Champagne Region in France?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What are the typical characteristics of champagne?
Dry High Acidity Aromas - green fruits (apple) - citrus (lemon) - biscuity / bread notes
What grape varieties are used for making Sancerre?
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the typical characteristics of Sancerre?
Dry Medium bodied Unoaked Green fruit (apple) Herbacious (green grass)
Where is Sancerre produced?
France
What grape varieties are used for making Chablis?
Chardonnay
Where is Chablis produced?
France
What are the typical characteristics of Chablis?
Dry Light-bodied High acidity Unoaked Green fruit (apple) Citrus (lemon)
Where is Burgundy produced?
Burgundy / Bourgogne are of France
What grape varieties are used for making Burgundy?
White - Chardonnay Red - Pinot Noir
What are the typical characteristics of white Burgundy?
Dry Medium-bodied Riper fruit flavors than chablis Oaked / Unoaked Citrus (lemon) Stone Fruits (peach)
What are the typical characteristics of red Burgundy?
Dry Low tannins Light-bodied High Acidity Red Fruits (red raspberry, cherry) Vanilla & Cloves
What other designation can wines from Burgundy be labeled?
Bourgogne - the French word for “burgundy” Can be used for both red & white wines from this region
Prosecco
Italy Sparkling Dry to Medium Sweetness Light Bodied Green fruit (pear) Floral
Cava
Spain Sparkling Dry Green fruit (apple) Citrus (lemon)
White Zinfandel
California Rosé Unoaked Low Alcohol Medium sweetness Red fruits (strawberry & raspberry)
Beaujolais
France Red Dry Light Bodied Red fruit (raspberry, cherry) Low tannins
Cotes du Rhône
France Red Dry Medium-bodied Oaked or Unoaked Red fruit (red cherry, plum) Peppery
Chianti
Italy Dry Medium Bodied High tannin High acidity Oaked Red Fruit (red cherry, plum) Cloves (from the oak)
Rioja
Spain Red Medium- to Full-bodied Red fruits (strawberry) Vanilla (from the oak)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red Dry Full-bodied High-alcohol Red fruits (strawberry) Cloves (from the oak)
Sauternes
France - Bordeaux White Sweet High Acidity Full-bodied Stone Fruits (apricot) Vanilla (from the oak)
Sherry
Spain Fortified White Wine Range - dry, medium to sweet
Port
Portugal Fortified Wine Red (typically) Full-bodied Sweet High-alcohol Range of styles from dry to sweet High Tannins Black fruit (blackberry)
