WSET Level 2: Module 7 Flashcards

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Recioto della Valpolicella

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Italy - Veneto (Corvina - sweet red wine made from dried grapes)

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2
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Barbaresco

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Italy - Piemonte (Nebbiolo)

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3
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Soave

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Italy - Veneto (Garganega)

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4
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Nebbiolo

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Black variety: pale garnet red - red berry and earthy flavours - lots of acidity and tannin - full-bodied (Italy: Piemonte / Barolo / Barbaresco)

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5
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Montepulciano

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Black variety: deeply-coloured - black berry and jammy aromas / medium acidity and high tannin (Italy - Abruzzo: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo)

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6
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Sangiovese

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Black variety: ruby red - aromas of cherries / plums / herbs - high acidity and tannin - full-bodied (Italy: Chianti / Chianti Classico / Brunello di Montalcino)

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7
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Recioto

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Italy - sweet wine made from dried grapes (e.g. Recioto della Valpolicella)

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8
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Valpolicella / Valpolicela Classico

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Italy - Veneto (Corvina)

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9
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Recioto della Valpolicella

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Italy - Veneto (Corvina - heavily dried grapes / sweet wine)

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10
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Gavi

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Italy - Piemonte (Cortese)

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11
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Chianti / Chianti Classico

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Italy - Tuscany (Sangiovese)

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12
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What are the geographical indications in Italy?

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Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita DOCG / Denominazione di Origine Controllata DOC / Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT

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13
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Barbera

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Black variety: deeply-coloured - red berry aromas and often intense barrique notes - high acidity but low tannin (Italy: Piedmonte)

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14
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Asti - Moscato d’Asti

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Italy - Piemonte (sweet sparkling wine made from Moscato grapes with only around 5% alcohol by volume)

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15
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Barolo

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Italy - Piemonte (Nebbiolo)

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16
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Brunello di Montalcino

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Italy - Tuscany (Sangiovese)

17
Q

Verdicchio

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White variety: pale - neutral flavour - high acidity - light body (Italy)

18
Q

Amarone della Valpolicella

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Italy - Veneto (Corvina - dried grapes)

19
Q

Classico

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Historical core zone within an Italian wine growing region

20
Q

Recioto della Valpolicella

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Sweet red wine made from dried grapes

21
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Characteristics of Barbera

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Black variety with low tannin; high acidity; red fruit aromas and limited ageing potential