Wset2-4 Flashcards
Which flavor profile best describes torrontes from cafayate?
Baked apple nectarine with butter and vanilla
Perfume to floral grape and peach aroma’s with no oak
Grapefruit green apple with herbaceous note of the jalapeño and Bellpepper
Note of stale beer apple peach and an aroma of wet stones
Perfumed floral great and peach aromas with no OAk
The flavor of the gammay grape variety is best described as
Blackberry, cassis and black plum
Raspberry strawberry and cherry
Blueberry jam smoke and strong black pepper
Cassis tobacco Cedar and gravel
Raspberry strawberry and cherry
Which of the following is the highest quality one of Beaujolais
Beaujolais cru
Beaujolais nouveau
Beaujolais
Beaujolais village
Beaujolais cru
The soul type in the region of Beaujolais were the best vineyards our planet is
Chalk
Gravel
Granite
Clay
Granite
The main grape of Rioja is?
Granacha
Cab sauv
Tempranillo
Merlot
Tempranillo
The style of Rioja labeled as reserva or grand reserva is most influenced by
Grape varieties
Oak aging
Soil content
Fermentation practices
Oak aging
The term Rioja with little or no oak aging is
Joven
Crianza
Gran reserva
reserva
Joven
Which best describes the flavor profile of Rioja reserva
Cassis, tobacco and gravel
Dried sour cherry potpourri and tomato leaf
Cherry cranberry and pomegranate with dense forest floor and chalk
Sweet stewed strawberries and cheery with notes of coconut and vanilla
Sweet stewed strawberry and cherry with notes of coconut and vanilla
Which of the following regions produces have a quality wines from Tempranillo
Navarra
Ribera del duero
Bierzo
La Mancha
Ribera del duero
The best grape for the dry red wines of the Deuro Valley is
Touriga nacional
Tempranillo
Tints cao
Bastardo
Touriga nacional
The flavor profile of Touriga nacional could best be described as
Red cherry red plum in coffee bean
Blueberry syrup in allspice
Blackberry pepper and licorice
Leather tar and dried cherries
Blackberry pepper and licorice
Nebbiolo is characterized by having a primarily
Red fruit profile
Black fruit profile
Blue fruit profile
Black and red fruit profile
Red fruit profile
The two most classic DOCG for Nebbiolo are
Barbaresco and barbera
Dolcetto and barbera
Barolo and dolcetto
Barolo and barbaresco
Barolo and barbararesco
Which best describes the flavor profile of a Barolo
Red cherry and plum with dried florals mushroom and tar
Blackberry blueberry and strawberry with wet leaves
Blueberry pie and sweet vanilla
Smoke blackberry and black olives
Red cherry and plum with Dried florals mushroom and tar
Barbera is produced in which region of Italy
Piedmont
Collio
Tuscany
Campania
Piedmont
What does the term Classico mean on an Italian wine label
It’s the most common style of one made in the region
The graves come from a historic center in often best area inside the DOC/DOCG
The one has more alcohol and more minimum aging requirements
The one was blessed by the Pope
The grapes come from a historic center and often best area inside the DOC/DOCG
The Dominant grape of Chianti Classico is
Canaiolo
Brunello
Sangiovese
Colorino
Sangiovese
What percentage of Brunello di Montalcino is required to be a Sangiovese
95
100
85
75
100
The character of Brunello Di Montalcino would best be described as
Blackberry black plum and FIG with a medium acid and tanning
Light cherry and strawberry and peach yogurt note with high tanning and low acid
Red cherry and plum earth and herbs with high tannin and acid
Dense BlackBerry tobacco and herb with high tannin and in medium acid
Red cherry and plum earth and herbs with hot tannin and acid
The main grape of Valpolicella Classico DOC is
Bardolino
Carvina
Rondinella
Sangiovese
Corvina
The term reserva on an Italian wine label indicates
Grapes were harvested riper
Wine has been submitted to a tasting panel
Grapes are dried out prior to making the wine
Extended aging and a higher level of alcohol
Extended aging and higher level of alcohol
Which of the following statements are true about Amarone Della Valpolicella
The wine is aged in new oak
The wine is made from partially dried berries
The wind has a higher alcohol content
The one is always made from the Classico region
2 and 3
What is the grape of Vino nobile di montepulciano
Nebbiolo
Montepulciano
Sangiovese
Primitiva
Sangiovese
What is the most common red grape of Abruzzo
Canaiolo
Nebbiolo
Negroamaro
Montepulciano
Montepulciano
The great variety used to produce taurasi reserva DOCG is
Aglianco
Primitivo
Nebbiolo
Sangiovese
Aglianco
And which region is Taurasi DOCG produce
published
Campania
Basilicata
Calabria
Campania
Primitivo is the same grape as
Barbera
Merlot
Zinfandel
Corvina
Zinfandel
Which best describes the flavor profile of Zinfandel from the dry Creek Valley
Tart cherry floral spice and wet earth
Black currant tobacco cedar and gravel
Blackberry prune licorice and pepper
Blueberry syrup black olive and allspice
Blackberry prune licorice and pepper
Zinfandel grapes in the central valley of California are typically produced into which type of wine
A fortified wine similar to a port
And off dry rose
A hard alcohol dry red wine
All the above
All of the above
Pinotage is grown where and related to which other grape variety
Argentina and Cousin of Malbec
South Africa and has a parent in the Pinot noir
Northern rhone and related to Syrah in Hermitage
Central California and a sibling of Zinfandel
South Africa and has a parent in the Pinot Noir
Carmenere is most associated with which country
Argentina
Peru
Chile
South Africa
Chile
Carmenere originated in which region of France
Languedoc
Rhône valley
Loire valley
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Which best describes the flavor profile of carmenere
Blackberry pepper with notes of bell pepper and green bean
Stewed black fruit with green peppercorn smoke and leather
black currant cinnamon stick and olive tapenade
Red cherry pomegranate cranberry with high toned floral notes
Blackberry pepper with the notes of bell pepper and green bean
Which region is not a quality growing area for Malbec
Mendoza
La salta
Casablanca
Rio negro
Casablanca
Which best describes a Malbec from Mendoza
Read current herbs and dried leaves
BlackBerry clove and pepper
Blueberry syrup cinnamon and allspice
Red cherry black plum with olive tobacco and wet clay
Blackberry clove and pepper
Which of the following statements is not true concerning premium montepulciano d’ abruzzo
It must come from the montepulciano region in Tuscany
It can have high alcohol and tannin
It displays fruit elements of black plums BlackBerries and black cherries
It is usually darkly colored and can have high acid
It must come from the montepulciano region in Tuscany
Which great variety would you typically find in Puglia
Sangiovese
negroamaro
Nebbiolo
Pinot noir
Negroamaro
Of the following Italian grape varieties which are considered to produce Italy’s most famous or important red wines
Negroamaro Sangiovese Nebbiolo Montepulciano Barbera Corvina
Only 2 and 3
What type of irrigation is typically used in Mendoza
Drip
Overhead sprinklers
Flood
Natural rainfall
Flood
Which of the following methods generally produce the best quality of sparkling wine
Tank method
Traditional method
Carbonation
Methode ancestral
Traditional method
Which step creates the effervescence in the traditional method
Secondary fermentation in a bottle
Assembling of the base one
Secondary fermentation in tank
Dosage
Secondary fermentation in bottle
What creates the flavors of bread dough biscuit or toast in traditional method sparkling wines
Aging
Grape varieties
Yeast autolysis
Dosage
Yeast autolysis
What is the term for removing the sediment from the neck of the bottle in the traditional method
Riddling
Disgorgement
Transferring
Bottling
Disgorgement
Which of the following is true about the traditional method of sparkling wine
A lower alcohol-based one is needed
It is typically a blend of grapes and vintages
It gains a flavor profile from dead Yeast cells
it is only made in France
1,2 and 3
What is Riddling
Turning the bottle to accumulate the sediment into the neck or removal
Removing the sediment from the bottle
Blending the base wines
Adding sugar in wine to create a finishing style
Turning the bottle to accumulate the sediment into the neck for removal
Which best describes the transfer method of sparkling wine production
Wine is filtered and bottled under pressure
Wine is moved from one bottle to the next
Wine goes through secondary fermentation and tank
Wine is dosed with carbon dioxide before Bottling
Wine is moved from one bottle to the next
Which best describes a feature of the tank method for sparkling wine production
Wine has a distinctive Yeasty aroma
This is the way most high quality sparkling wines are produced
It is only utilized in Italy
It is utilized to produce fresh fruity styles of sparkling wines
It is used to produce fresh fruity styles of sparkling wine
Where is the term cap classique used
New Zealand
South Africa
Australia
California
South Africa
What is the most common style of champagne
Brut
Extra dry
Sans dosage /no dosage
Demi sec
Brut
What is the term for sparkling wine made outside of the Champagne region
Method traditional
Cremant
Mousseaux
Petillant
Cremant
What is the main soul type in the Champagne region
Sand
Clay
gravel
Chalk
Chalk
Most champagne produced falls under
The non-vintage classification
The vintage classification
A buyers own brand
The doux classification
The non-vintage classification
Which grape is not used to make champagne
Chardonnay
Grenache
Pinot noir
Meunier
Grenache
What is the minimum amount of months a basic non-vintage champagne must rest on its dead yeast
9
15
12
36
12
Which of the below statements are true of vintage champagne
It must come from only cru villages
The grapes come from a single year of superior quantity
With age they become complex wines displaying nutty or honeyed notes
They only come from grandes marques houses
2 and 3
What is the main grape variety used in the production of cremant de Loire
Chardonnay
Pinot noir
Malbec
Chenin blanc
Chenin blanc
The structure of champagne could best be described as
High acid with lower alcohol
Low acid with high alcohol
Moderate acid and moderate alcohol
High acid and moderate alcohol
High acid and moderate alcohol
Which of the following new world countries are known to produce quality sparkling wine
The United States
New Zealand
Argentina
South Africa
1,2 and 4
What is the term for traditional method sparkling wine from Spain
Cremant
Cava
Franciacorta
CAp classique
Cava
Which region is most well known for the production of cava
Rias baixas
La Rioja
La Mancha
Catalunya
Catalunya
The grape used in production of most sparkling red wine in Australia is
Grenache
Shiraz
Merlot
Pinot noir
Shiraz
What is the grape used in the production of Prosecco
Chardonnay
Xarel-lo
Glera
Muscat
Glera
Which of the following sparkling wines is based around the Muscat grape
Franciacorta
Cava
Prosecco
Asti
Asti
Which of the following wines generally has the lightest level of effervescence
Asti
Moscato d’ Asti
Prosecco
Franciacorta
Moscato d’ Asti
The term sekt denotes a sparkling wine from which country
Spain
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Germany
A one labeled as deutscher Sekt would only be made from grapes originating in
Austria and Germany
Germany and northern Italy
Austria only
Germany only
Germany only
What is the current new world trend for tank fermented sparkling wines
Likely sparkling Muscato wines that are sweet and low in alcohol
High alcohol and very sweet Muscato wine is made from dried grapes
Dry wines made from Muscato
Fully sparkling traditional method sparkling wine made from Moscato
Lightly sparkling Muscato wines that are sweet and low in alcohol
In which part of Italy is prosecco produced
North west
North East
Southern
Central
Northeast
Which of the following does not normally use the tank method of production for sparkling wine
Prosecco
Asti
Cava
Sekt
Cava
Which of the following methods can be used to produce sweet wines
Drying of grapes
Arresting fermentation with alcohol
Freezing the grapes
Allowing botrytis to affect the grapes
1,2,3 and 4
Which best describes fortification
Adding sterilized sweetened grape juice to the wine
Blending with another one that is higher in alcohol
Adding alcohol to the base wine to stop the fermentation
Drying the grapes on the vine
Adding alcohol to the base wine to stop the fermentation
Which of the following would be considered a Vin doux naturel
Muscat de beaumes de Venise
Beerenauslese
Sauternes
Ice wine
Muscat de beaumes de venise
Which one of these regions would typically produce Vin doux naturel
Languedoc roussillon
Burgundy
Loire
Champagne
Languedoc roussillon
