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WSET Session 6 Flashcards

Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage

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1
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What climate is Gamay grown in?

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Moderate

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What are some grape characteristics of Gamay?

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High acid and low to medium tannin

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What are some flavor characteristics of Gamay?

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Raspberry, red cherry, red plum

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What is the body fullness of Gamay?

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Light to medium body

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Is Gamay oaked or unoaked?

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Typically unoaked

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What is a unique flavor and aroma of Gamay?

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Banana and candy

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What part of the meal is Gamay usually drunk?

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Early drinking

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Where is Gamay grown?

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France

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9
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Where in France is Gamay grown?

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Beaujolais

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What is another name for Grenache?

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Garnacha

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What are some grape characteristics of Grenache?

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thin skin, low to medium tannin and low sugar levels

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What are some flavor characteristics of Grenache?

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Red fruit and spice

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Is Grenache blended or single varietal?

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Often blended

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Is Grenache oaked or unoaked?

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Both

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15
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Can Grenache be used to make rosés?

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Yes

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What does aged Grenache taste like?

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Earth, meat and dried fruit

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17
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Where is Grenache grown?

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France, Spain and Australia

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Where in France is Grenache grown?

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Southern Rhone, Languedoc Roussilon, and Provence

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Where in Southern France is known for Grenache?

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Chateneuf-du-pape

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20
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How are wines in the Rhône Valley typically labeled?

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Broadest regional appellation, specific village, specific cru

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Where in Spain is Grenache grown?

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Navarra, Rioja and Priorat

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Where in Australia is Grenache grown?

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Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale

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What climate is Tempranillo grown in?

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Moderate to warm

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What are some grape characteristics of Tempranillo?

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Medium acid, medium tannin

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What are some flavor characteristics of Tempranillio?

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Red fruit and black fruit

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Is Tempranillo simple or complex?

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both

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What is the body fullness of Tempranillo?

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Medium to full body

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Is Tempranillo oaked or unoaked?

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Both

29
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Is Tempranillo blended or single varietal?

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Both

30
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What does aged Tempranillo taste like?

A

Dried fruit, leather and mushroom

31
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Where is Tempranillo grown?

A

Spain

31
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Where in Spain is Tempranillo grown?

A

Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Cataunya

32
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What terms does Spain use for PDO?

A

Denominación de Origen (DO), and Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)

33
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What term does Spain use for PGI?

A

Vino de la Tierra

34
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What are the four labeling terms in Spain?

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Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

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Joven

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Young, fruity wines

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Crianza

A

Aged in oak

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Reserva

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Must be aged for an extended period time before relase

38
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Grand Reserva

A

Highest aging requirements

39
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What climate is Carmenère grown in?

A

Warm

40
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What are some grape characteristics of Carmenère?

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Medium to high acidity and high tanin

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What are some flavor characteristics of Carmenère?

A

Herbaceous and black fruit

42
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Is Carmenère typically blended or single varietal?

A

Both

43
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What is the body fullness of Carmenère?

A

Full

44
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Is Carmenère oaked or unoaked?

A

Often oaked

45
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What does aged Carmenère taste like?

A

Leather and earth

46
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Where is Carmenère grown?

A

Chile

47
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Where in Chile is Carmenère grown?

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Central Valley

48
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What climate is Malbec grown in?

A

Warm

49
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What is the tannin level of Malbec?

A

High

50
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What are some flavor characteristics of Malbec?

A

Blackberry and black plum

51
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Is Malbec blended or single varietal?

A

Both

52
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What is the body fullness of Malbec?

A

Full

53
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Is Malbec oaked or unoaked?

A

Often oaked

54
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What does ages Malbec taste like?

A

Dried fruit and meat

55
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Where is Malbec grown?

A

Argentina

56
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Where in Argentina is Malbec grown?

A

Mendoza

57
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What climate is Pinotage grown in?

A

Warm

58
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What are some grape characteristics of Pinotage?

A

High acid and medium tanin

59
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Is Pinotage blended or single variety?

A

Both

60
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What is the body fullness of Pinotage?

A

Medium to full body

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Is Pinotage typically oaked or unoaked?

A

Oaked

62
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What does oaked Pinotage taste like?

A

Coffee, chocolate and smoke

63
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Where is Pinotage grown?

A

South Africa

64
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Where in South Africa is Pinotage grown?

A

Western Cape

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