WSET Level 2: Module 2 Flashcards
Pinot Noir growing regions in France
Bourgogne / Gevrey-Chambertin / Nuits-Saint-Georges / Beaune / Pommard
Gewürztraminer
White variety: golden yellow - intensely fruity (lychee) - low acidity - full-bodied (Alsace)
Pommard
France - Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
Gevrey-Chambertin
France - Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
Pinot Noir (typical characters)
Red variety: light colour - intense red berry aroma - low tannin
Pinot Noir growing regions in South America
Chile: Casablanca Valley
Beaune
France - Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
Zinfandel
Black variety (identical to Primitivo): Medium colour intensity - jammy aromas - medium tannin and acidity - very full-bodied (USA: California)
Bourgogne Rouge
France - Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
What are the geographical indications in France?
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC / Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) or Vin de Pays
Pinot Noir growing regions North America
California: Sonoma / Carneros / Santa Barbara County - Oregon
Burgundy classification (ascending)
Region - Village - Premier Cru - Grand Cru
Pinot Noir growing regions in Australia / New Zealand / South Africa
Australia: Yarra Valley / Mornington Peninsula - New Zealand: Marlborough - South Africa: Walker Bay
New World Pinot Noir growing regions worldwide
California: Sonoma / Carneros / Santa Barbara County - Oregon - Chile: Casablanca Valley - Australia: Yarra Valley / Mornington Peninsula - New Zealand: Marlborough - South Africa: Walker Bay
Mornington Peninsula
Australia - Victoria (Pinot Noir)