WSET Level 4 | 4.7 Styles of Wine • AROMAS & FLAVORS in Structural Characteristics

Question 1

Where do the flavors and aromas in wine come from?

Answer 1

1. From the grapes themselves

2. Developed during wine making and maturation

Question 2

What are the 3 categories of flavors and aromas in wine?

Answer 2

Fruit
Oak
Other

Question 3

Where do most of the flavors/aromas in wine come from??

Answer 3

From the fruit

Question 4

Do grape varietals have characteristic aromas?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What are some examples of varietal specific aromas?

Answer 5

Cab Sav often have dark fruit, black current
Cool Climate Chardonnay green fruit (apple) and citrus (lemon)
Warm Climate Chardonnay stone fruits (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple)

Question 6

What is one factor that can affect flavor and aroma?

Answer 6

Ripeness

Question 7

What is a factor that can introduce flavor and aroma during winemaking?

Answer 7

Use of Oak during fermentation and maturation

Question 8

What are flavors that wines may get from oak?

Answer 8

Cedar, spices (cloves), coconut and vanilla

Question 9

What are some OTHER aromas/flavors that can be found in wines?

Answer 9

Grass
Flowers
Herbs
Vegetables
Earth
Mushrooms
Leather