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WSET2 Week 2 Flashcards

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1
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A region with an average growing season temperature of 19 degrees C (66 F) is a ___ climate

A

warm

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2
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What temperature range is a moderate climate?

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62-65 degrees F

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3
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A region with an average growing season temperature of 15 degrees C (59 F) is a ___ climate

A

cool

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4
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A region with an average growing season temperature of 20 degrees C (68 F) is a ___ climate

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warm

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5
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A region with an average growing season temperature of 18 degrees C (64 F) is a ___ climate

A

moderate

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6
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What do high altitude, cool ocean currents, and clouds do to a warm climate

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help moderate

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7
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How does having many stones on the surface affect the vines

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warm them and reflects sunlight

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8
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How do stony soils, rivers, and slopes facing the equator help ripen grapes

A

add heat to vine

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9
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Vines shut down and are unable to grow or ripen grapes in this weather condition

A

drought

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10
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This weather condition damages a vine’s new growth, reducing the amount of grapes grown that year

A

Spring frost

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11
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This temperature vintage will have very high acid levels, sugar levels that too low, and a lack of signature aromas

A

cool vintage

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12
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This temperature vintage grapes develop dried-fruit aromas

A

hot vintage

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(PDO or PGI) The name for a small area in the European Union, with tightly defined regulations.

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PDO Protected Designation of Origin

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(PDO or PGI) The name of a larger area in the European Union, usually with less strict regulations.

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PGI Protected Geographical Indication

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15
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AOP is a PDO from this country

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France Appellation d’Origine Protégée

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16
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AOC is a PDO from this country

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France Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée

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17
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DO is a PDO from this country

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Spain Denominación de Origen

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18
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DOCa is a PDO from this country

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Spain Denominación de Origen Calificada

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DOC is a PDO from this country

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Italy Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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DOCG is a PDO from this country

A

Italy Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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21
Q

Qualitätswein is a PDO from this country

A

Germany

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22
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Prädikatswein is a PDO from this country

A

Germany

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23
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Italy’s PGI term

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IGT Indicazione Geografica Tipica

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24
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Germany’s PGI term

A

Landwein

25
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France’s PGI terms

A

IGP Indication Géographique Protégée
VdP Vin de Pays

26
Q

Spain’s PGI term

A

Vino de la Tierra

27
Q

AOP
AOC
DO
DOCa
Qualitätswein
Prädikatswein
DOC
DOCG
Are terms describing PDOs or PGIs?

A

PDOs

28
Q

IGP
Vino de la Tierra
IGT
Landwein
Are terms describing PDOs or PGIs?

A

PGIs

29
Q

___ on a wine label means the wine was made from grapes that were left on the vine.

A

Late harvest

30
Q

___ ___ on a French wine label means the wine was made from grapes from old vines.

A

Vielles Vignes

31
Q

___ on a label means the grapes were left to freeze on the vine before they were harvested.

A

Icewine/Eiswein

32
Q

Typical alcohol range of a dry wine after all sugar has been consumed __% to __% abv.

A

11.5% to 16%

33
Q

Alcohol
Carbon dioxide
Heat
Signature flavors of a wine from compounds in the grape
Products of fermentation by ___

A

yeast

34
Q

When is a typical rosé wine removed from contact with grape skins? After a short maceration and (before or after) fermentation ends?

A

Before fermentation ends

35
Q

Technique name: Liquid from the bottom of the tank is moved via a hose up to the top of the tank where it sprays the liquid over the cap.

A

Pumping over

36
Q

Technique name: A specialized plunger is used to push the cap into the liquid

A

Punching down

37
Q

(Higher or lower) temperature is needed to extract more color and tannin when fermenting red wine than white wine?

A

Higher

38
Q

Rosé wines are usually fermented at ___ temperatures as white wines.

A

similar

39
Q

An Hungarian example of a sweet wine made from grapes with concentrated sugars.

A

Tokaji Aszú

40
Q

An example of a sweet wine made by killing the yeast by adding alcohol before it has fermented all the sugars.

A

Port

41
Q

An example of a sweet wine made by filtering yeasts out of the fermenting grape juice.

A

White Zinfandel

42
Q

Extra-ripe grapes
Botrytis-affected grapes
Frozen grapes
are 3 ways to concentrate ___ in grapes

A

sugars

43
Q

Riper, more concentrated flavors
Higher sugar levels
Lower acidity
Heavier-bodied
are 4 characteristics of grapes harvested early or late?

A

Late harvest

44
Q

Effect of high yields on grape quality:
(concentrated or diluted) flavors
(higher or lower) levels of sugar

A

diluted flavors and lower levels of sugar

45
Q

Main reason for choosing to store a wine for an extended period of time in oak before bottling

A

Develop flavors and body of the wine

46
Q

The sugar left in wine after fermentation is called

A

residual sugar

47
Q

What type of climate would result in a wine with low acidity?

A

Warm climate

48
Q

2 techniques to ensure color and tannin extraction continues during red wine fermentation

A

punching down
pumping over

49
Q

Higher levels of sugars in the grape determines the level of ___ in the wine

A

alcohol

50
Q

botrytis
Vendange Tardive
Eiswein
are labelling terms that could indicate the ___ of a wine

A

sweetness

51
Q

What season are vines typically pruned?

A

Winter

52
Q

Temperature benefits of stones in vineyard soil

A

absorb and maintain heat

53
Q

Grapes develop exaggerated ripe aromas during the (early or late) stages of extra-ripeness

A

early

54
Q

During the (early or late) stages of extra-ripeness, grapes begin to turn into raisins

A

late

55
Q

Grapes that go through extra ripening are commonly used to make ___ wines

A

sweet

56
Q

Can wooden vessels be used for both fermentation and storage?

A

Yes

57
Q

Three characteristics a wine must have in order to mature well in bottle

A

High acidity
High tannins (red wines)
High residual sugar (sweet wines)

58
Q

Grapes must be ripe
Damp, misty mornings in the vineyard
Warm, dry afternoons
Are conditions for

A

Botrytis/ noble rot

59
Q

Herbicides kill these kinds of plants

A

Weeds. Definitely plants. Herbicides are different from fungicides

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