WSET LEVEL 2 Part 2 Flashcards
What is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a protected designation of origin [PDO]?
(APPELLATION D’ORIGINE CONTROLEE)
Which of the following techniques are used to produce sweet wines?
(JUICE IS EXTRACTED FROM GRAPES WITH HIGH LEVELS OF CONCENTRATED SUGAR
& A DRY WINE IS MIXED WITH A SWEET WINE)
What is the correct sequence for most red winemaking?
(CRUSHING, ALCOHOL FERMENTATION, PRESSING)
Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have which characteristic?
(HIGH TANNINS, CONCENTRATED FRUIT AND HIGH ACIDITY)
Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wine?
(BLENDING, MALOLACTIC CONVERSION, LEES-STIRRING, BARREL FERMENTATION)
Which AOC is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity, and black-fruit, cedar, and tobacco characteristics?
MARGAUX
Which region has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay?
(Burgundy)
Which statement is true for Pinot Noir?
(Best when grown in cool or moderate climates)
Which region is renowned for Syrah-based wines?
HERMITAGE
Which grape variety is used for Sancerre?
(Sauvignon blanc)
What aromas and flavors can young examples of Sauvignon Blanc have?
(Grass, blossom, passionfruit)
In Bordeaux, what grape variety are very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from?
(Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon)
What grape variety is used to make Meursault?
CHARDONNAY
Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
(Pinot Gris & Riesling)
What would a wine labelled as Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as?
(Dry, light-bodied, simple)
Grand Cru Classe is a labelling term most associated with which white wine region?
(Bordeaux)
Sweet with high acidity, low alcohol, and dried-apricot and honey characteristics best describes which wine?
Trockenbeerenauslese
Australia has a reputation for very good and outstanding-quality Riesling wines produced in which region?
(Clare Valley)
Merlot is often blended with which grape variety?
(Cabernet Sauvignon)
A Barossa Valley Shiraz wine typically has what characteristics?
(Full-bodied with black-cherry, vanilla, and coffee characteristics)
Which of the following grape varieties are grown successfully in cool and moderate climates?
(Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc)
Which wine regions are both well known for outstanding-quality wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape?
(Napa & Rhone Valley)
In Northern Rhone, where are the best vineyards planted?
(On steep sloooooopes)
Which grape variety is an Italian black grape varietal?
Corvina
Which is a full-bodied red wine with high tannins and high acidity?
(Barbaresco)
Which is a sub-region of Napa Valley?
Calistoga
Which grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?
(Chenin Blanc)
Malbec is the most important grape of what country?
Argentina
Which grape varietal is most important in Rioja?
(Tempranillo)
What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the region?
(Classico)
Which statement best describes wines from Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
(Medium-bodied with medium acidity and peach and melon characteristics)
A Crianza wine from Rioja has what flavor characteristic?
(Some oak flavours)
Pinotage is often blended with which other varieties for a Cape Blend?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
In Champagne production, what is the disgorgement process?
(Removing the lees from the bottle)
Sparkling Asti is made from which grape variety?
(Moscato [Muscat])
Which regions is known for powerful, full-bodied wines made from Garnacha?
Priorat
What are the flavours associated with autolysis?
(Biscuit & Bread)
What is the solera system a method of?
(Blending and aging Sherry)
What signs are associated with cork taint?
(Damp cardboard aromas)
Which statement best describes Prosecco?
(Light-bodied with melon and apple characteristics)
What is best described as having ‘sweet with flavours of almond and apple’?
(Pale Sherry)
What is a common labelling for a Port?
(Late Bottled Vintage [LBV])
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?
([1] Chill the wine, [2] Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened, [3] Turn the bottle gently while holding the cork)
Which wines should be chilled before serving?
(Sauternes & Tokaji Aszu)
Which statement best describes ideal storage conditions for wine sealed with a cork?
(Cool and constant temperature/ If corked, with liquid touching cork)
