WSET Level 4 | 4.0 Types & Styles of Wine

Question 1

What are examples of still wines named after their varietal?

Answer 1

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Grigio . . .

Question 2

Is there a standard naming convention for still wines?

Answer 2

No. Many are named after the region in which they are produced, others are named after grape variety (varietal) from which they are made.

Question 3

What are the colors of wine?

Answer 3

1. white 2. red 3. rosé

Question 4

What is the range of ABV in still wines?

Answer 4

8% to 15%

Question 5

What are examples of wines named by the region where they are made?

Answer 5

Sancere, Champagne & Burgundy from France. Rioja from Spain. Chianti from Italy

Question 6

What are the components of wine style?

Answer 6

1. color 2. structural characteristics 3. aromas 4. flavors

Question 7

What are other examples of Sparkling Wine?

Answer 7

Cava from Spain Prosecco from Italy Cap Classique from South Africa

Question 8

What is the best known example of Sparkling Wine?

Answer 8

Champagne from France

Question 9

Is there a single style of wine for each of the three types of wine?

Answer 9

No. Any of the types of wine can be produced in a variety of styles.

Question 10

What makes Sparkling Wines different from Still Wines?

Answer 10

They are bubbly or fizzy.

Question 11

What types are the majority of wines?

Answer 11

Still

Question 12

Name examples of Fortified Wine

Answer 12

Sherry from Spain Port from Portugal

Question 13

What are the main Strucutural Characteristics?

Answer 13

1. Sweetness 2. Acidity 3. Tannins 4. Alcohol 5. Body

Question 14

What is the third type of wine other than still and sparkling?

Answer 14

Fortified Wine

Question 15

What happens when a bottle of Sparkling Wine is opened?

Answer 15

The gas escapes as bubbles in the wine

Question 16

What causes the fizz in Sparkling Wines?

Answer 16

Carbon dioxide created during fermentation and trapped in the bottle

Question 17

How are fortified different from still and sparkling?

Answer 17

Extra alcohol is added, resulting in higher ABV from 15% to 22%

Question 18

Are there more than a single style of wine?

Answer 18

Yes. There are a variety of styles.

Question 19

How is the color determined in wine?

Answer 19

By the grape variety and how the wine is made

Question 20

What is the average ABV percentage range of most still wines?

Answer 20

11.5% - 14% ABV

Question 21

What defines a style of wine?

Answer 21

A style of wine is defined by combination of its: color structural characteristics aromas and flavors

Question 22

What are the primary Aromas & Flavors in Wine?

Answer 22

1. Fruit 2. Oak 3. Other

Question 23

What are the types of wine?

Answer 23

1. Still 2. Sparkling 3. Fortified

Question 24

How many types of wine are there?

Answer 24

3