WSET3 AV BV Places and their Grapes Flashcards
The Dordogne, SW France
Bordeaux varieties, AND Malbec, Tannat, Ugni Blanc, Petit Manseng
Bergerac
Dry whites from Sauv Blanc and Semillon, Red Blends
Monbazillac
Botrytis with
Cahors
Malbec, “Black Ink”, Black Fruit Flavors
Madiran
Tannat, Deep Color, High Tannin, Long Aged, Black fruit flavor
Jurancon
Petit Manseng, Dry Whites, Sweet Whites, maybe new oak
Côtes de Gascogne
Ugni Blanc (Cognac), dry, light body and green apple flavor
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle AND Petit Verdot
Côtes de Bordeaux
MIX: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Médoc
Merlot
Bordeaux Supérieur
MIX: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Entre-Deux-Mers
Sauvignon Blanc, Simple Dry Wines
Haut Médoc
CS, Merlot
Saint-Estèphe
CS, Merlot
Pauillac
CS, Merlot
Margaux
CS, Merlot
Saint-Julien
CS, Merlot
Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild
CS, Merlot
Chateaux Mouton-Rothschild
CS, Merlot
Chateaux Margaux
CS, Merlot
Chateaux Haut-Brion
Sauterne
Graves
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Pessac-Léognan
Muscadelle (Floral), Sauvignon Blanc (Citrus and Green) and Semillon(Roundness)
Saint Émilion
Merlot, CF - 3 types of soils, Gravel, Clay, Sand
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Pomerol
Merlot - Soil Gravel
Sauternes Rivers
Garonne and Ciron, Bordeaux
Sauternes
Semillon, Botrytis
Barsac
Semillon, Botrytis
Barsac Rivers
Garonne and Ciron, Bordeaux
Bourgogne
60% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligote, Gamay
Chablis
Chardonnay with Kimmeridgian Soils
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
Pinot Noir
Côte de Nuits-Villages
Pinot Noir
Gevrey-Chambertin
Pinot Noir
Vougeot
Pinot Noir
Vosne-Romanée
Pinot Noir
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Pinot Noir
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
Chardonnay
Côte de Beaune-Villages
Chardonnay
Aloxe-Corton
Chardonnay
Beaune
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Pommard
Pinot Noir
Volnay
Pinot Noir
Meursault
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Puligny-Montrachet
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Chassagne-Montrachet
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Rully
Chardonnay
Mercurey
Pinot Noir
Givry
Pinot Noir
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Montagny
Chardonnay
Mâcon
Chardonnay
Mâcon Villages
Chardonnay
Pouilly-Fuissé
Chardonnay with OAK and good body
Saint-Véran
Chardonnay
Beaujolais
Gamay
Beaujolais Villages
Gamay
Brouilly
Gamay
Fleurie
Gamay
Morgon
Gamay - Better CRUS
Moulin-à-Vent
Gamay - Better CRUS
Alsace
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat (two types, Ottonel is easier to grow) AND Pinot Blanc
Alsace Grand Cru
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat
The Loire Valley
Melon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc AND Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon
Muscadet
Melon Blanc
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
Melon Blanc
Anjou Hills
Mauges Hills, Loire Valley
Anjou
Chenin Blanc
Coteaux du Layon
Chenin Blanc, renowned Sweet wines (Bonnezeaux AOC and Qwuart de Chaume AOC)
Savennières
Chenin Blanc - SWEET Noble ROT
Saumur
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
Saumur-Champigny
Cabernet Franc
Vouvray
Chenin Blanc
Touraine
Sauvignon Blanc, Light and Fresh
Bourgueil
Cabernet Franc
Chinon
Cabernet Franc
Sancerre
Famous on Left Bank, Chalky Soils, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir (White, rose and red)
Chavignol Village
Famous on Left Bank, Chalky Soils, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Pouilly-Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc, White Only)
Menetou-Salon
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir (white, rose and red)
Rosé d’Anjou
Grolleau, Medium, CF and others too
Cabernet d’Anjou
Best Quality, CS/CF and medium Sweet
Rosé de Loire
DRY, min 30% CS/CF
The Rhone Valley
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Cinsault, Marsanne, Roussanne
Rhone Mountains
Massif Central
Rhone Soil
Galet Stones
Côtes du Rhône
Grenache
Côtes du Rhône Villages
Grenache
Côte Rôtie
Syrah and up to 20% Viognier
Condrieu
Only Viognier, pick it early enough for no oils
Chateaux in Condrieu
Only Viognier, pick it early enough for no oils
Saint-Joseph
Syrah, Whites from Marsanne (weight) and Roussane (Acid)
Hermitage
Syrah AND Whites from Marsanne (weight) and Roussane (Acid)
Crozes-Hermitage
Syrah AND Whites from Marsanne (weight) and Roussane (Acid)
Cornas
Syrah - 100%
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
GSM and 13 varieties can blend
Gigondas
Similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape -GSM and 13 varieties can blend
Vacqueyras
Similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape -GSM and 13 varieties can blend
Lirac
Rose only (Grenache and Cinsault)
Tavel
Rose only (Grenache and Cinsault)
Southern France
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Pays d’Oc
IGP - more than 150 Grape Varieties
Languedoc
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Minervois
Syrah
Fitou
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Corbières
Carignan
Picpoul de Pinet
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Côtes du Roussillon
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Bandol
Mourverdre (trouble grafting on USA Stock)
Côtes de Provence
MIX of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, AND Cinsault, Picpoul, Viognier Sauvignon Blanc
Germany
Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Dornfelder
German Soils
Slates Soils
Bernkastel
Riesling
Wehlen
Riesling
Piesport
Riesling
Schlossböckelheim
Muller-Thurgau, Riesling
Rüdesheim
TANUS Mountain, Famous area for Structured Wines
Johannisberg
TANUS Mountain, Famous area for Structured Wines
Assmanhausen
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) (Pinot Gris)
Nierstein
Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, Spatburgunder
Rheinterrasse
Famous for Rieslings
Worms
Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, Spatburgunder
Forst
HOT AREA, Dornfelder
Deidesheim
HOT AREA, Dornfelder
Baden
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), WHITES - Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Franken
Silvaner
Austria
Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Saint Laurent,
Niederösterreich
Only Gruner Veltner
Kamptal
Only Gruner Veltner
Kremstal
Only Gruner Veltner
Burgenland Other Wines
Welschriesling, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Saint Laurent,
Burgenland
Welshriesling - Botrytis due to lake Neusiedlersee
Danube River
Only Gruner Veltner
Wachau
Only Gruner Veltner, DANUBE River
Weinviertel
Only Gruner Veltner
Lake Neusiedlersee
Welshriesling - Botrytis due to lake Neusiedlersee
Tokaj
Furmint (2/3 of production), Hárslevelű (1/3 production), Sárga Muskotály (1% production)
Tokaj Rivers
Bodrog and Tisza
Naoussa
Xinomavro RED GRAPE - 400m, pale, high tannin, high acid like Nebbiolo
Nemea
Agiorgitiko RED GRAPE - Dark Color, Full Body, Med Acid, BLACK FRUIT. 200-900 meters)
Santorini
Assyrtiko - Intense LEMON Flavors, high acid, citrus and stone fruit
Trentino
Pinot Grigio AND Chardonnay, Merlot, Teroldego
Alto Adige
Pinot Grigio
Collio
Pinot Grigio
Colli Orientali
Pinot Grigio
Friuli Grave
Pinot Grigio
Veneto
Corvina, Garganega, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay, Trebbiano
Valpolicella
Corvina
Valpolicella Classico
Corvina
Amarone della Valpolicella
Corvina
Recioto della Valpolicella
Corvina
Valpolicella Ripasso
Corvina
Soave
Garganega
Soave Classico
Garganega
Barolo
Nebbiolo
Barbaresco
Nebbiolo
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera
Dolcetto d’Alba
Dolcetto
Gavi
Cortese
Toscana
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Chianti Rufina
Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend)
Chianti Colli
Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend)
Chianti
Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend)
Chianti Classico
Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend)
Bolgheri
Super Tuscan Birthplace Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Sangiovese
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Verdicchio
Orvieto
Grechetto, Trebbiano
Frascati
Malvasia, Trebbiano
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Montepulciano
Taurasi
Aglianico
Fiano di Avellino
Fiano (White Grape)
Greco di Tufo
Greco (White Grape)
Puglia
Negroamaro, Primitivo
Salice Salentino
Negroamaro, Primitivo
Aglianico del Vulture
Aglianico
Sicilia
Syrah, Chardonnay and Nero d’Avola
Terre di Sicilia/Terre Siciliane
Syrah, Chardonnay and Nero d’Avola
Etna
Nero d’Avola
Rioja
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura
Rioja Alta
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura
Rioja Oriental (Baja)
Hotter and Drier, Garnacha
Rioja Alavesa
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura
Navarra
ALTITUDE (500-800 meters) Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura
Calatayud
MIX: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura
Cariñena
Cariñena grape is Mazuelo (Carignan in France)
Priorat
Garnacha and Cariñena
Catalunya
Garnacha, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Chardonnay
Penedès
Garnacha, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Chardonnay
Castilla y León VdlT
Big Wines based on Tempranillo - Deeply Colored, Tannic and Age Worthy and Mencia in Bierzo
Ribera del Duero
Big Wines based on Tempranillo - Deeply Colored, Tannic and Age Worthy
Toro
Big Wines based on Tempranillo - Deeply Colored, Tannic and Age Worthy
Rueda
Verdejo
Rías Baixas
Albariño
Bierzo
Albariño, Mencia (Juan) (Black Grape)
Valencia
Monastrell
Jumilla
Monastrell
Yecla
Monastrell
La Mancha
Airén, Tempranillo
Valdepeñas
Airén, Tempranillo
Meseta Central
Airén, Tempranillo
Vinho Verde
Alvarinho, Arinto, Loureiro
Douro
Touriga Nacional
Dão
Black Grapes Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Jaen (Mencia), Alfrocheiro White Grape Encruzado
Bairrada
Baga, Called Portugal Nebiolo, Limestone Soils
Alentejo
Aragones (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouchet (Black Pulp)
Alentejano
International Grapes Plus, Aragones (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouchet (Black Pulp)
Napa County
Zinfandel, CS, Merlot
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Rutherford
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Stags Leap District
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Mount Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Central Valley
(Ruby Red, Cuby Cabernet)
Los Carneros
Pinot Noir
Saint Helena
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County
Cool Mediterranean, Mountains: Mayacamas Mtn (Somoma/Napa)
Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir
Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Zinfandel
Sonoma Coast Mendocino County
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Cruz Mountains
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Monterey
Pinot Noir
Lodi
OLD VINES: Zinfandel
San Luis Obispo County
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Paso Robles Santa Barbara County
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Maria Valley
Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Southern Oregon
CS, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
Columbia Valley
Zinfandel
Yakima Valley
CS, Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling
Finger Lakes
Riesling
Niagara Peninsula
Vidal, Riesling
Okanagan Valley
Vidal, Riesling
Elqui Valley
Warm but cooled by Humboldt Current, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah
Limarí Valley
Warm but cooled by Humboldt Current, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Casablanca Valley
CS, Syrah, Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc
San Antonio Valley
COOL AREA: Pinot Noir Sav Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Leyda Valley
COOL AREA: Pinot Noir Sav Blanc, Chardonnay
Aconcagua Valley
CS, Syrah, Carmenere
Cachapoal Valley
CS, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere, Chardonnay
Colchagua Valley
CS, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere, Chardonnay
Maipo Valley
CS, Syrah, Carmenere
Curicó Valley
OLD VINES CS, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere, Chardonnay
Maule Valley
CS, Syrah, Carmenere
Chile Southern Region
COOLER Region, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Cafayate
Torrontes
San Juan
Malbec (Blended with CS, M, CF, PV)
Uco Valley
Malbec (Blended with CS, M, CF, PV)
Luján de Cuyo
Malbec (Blended with CS, M, CF, PV)
Maipú
Malbec (Blended with CS, M, CF, PV)
Patagonia
Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon
Western Cape
MIX
Stellenbosch
Pinotage, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Paarl
Pinotage, Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Constantia
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Durbanville
Sauvignon Blanc,
Swartland
Syrah, Chenin Blanc (OLD VINES)
Worcester
Chenin Blanc
Robertson
Syrah, Chardonnay,
Walker Bay
COOL, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Hemel-en-Aarde Wards
COOL, Pinot Noir
Elim
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc,
Elgin
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Murray-Darling
HOT, Shiraz, Semillon
Riverina
HOT, Semillon (Botrytis), Shiraz
Riverland
HOT, Shiraz, Semillon
Barossa
Shiraz (OLD VINES) in Barossa Valley and Riesling in Eden Valley
Barossa Valley
Warm, Semillon, Shiraz (OLD VINES), Grenache
Eden Valley
Riesling, Chardonnay
Clare Valley
Warm, Riesling, Shiraz
Adelaide Hills
COOL, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
McLaren Vale
Shiraz, Grenache
Coonawarra
Moderate Maritime, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
COOL, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Geelong
COOL, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz
Mornington Peninsula
COOL, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Heathcote
Moderate, Chardonnay, Shiraz
Goulburn Valley
Moderate, Shiraz
Hunter Valley
HOT, Semillon, Chardonnay
Tazmania
COOL, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Margaret River
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Carbernet Sauvignon, Semillon
Great Southern
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Carbernet Sauvignon, Semillon
Wairau Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Awatere Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Waipara Valley
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Gisborne
Mix of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot
Hawke’s Bay
HOT Area, Gimblett Gravels, Mix of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot
Martinborough
Pinot Noir
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Nelson
WET AREA, Sauvignon Blanc
Canterbury
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Montagne de Reims
Pinot Noir
Côte des Blancs
Chardonny
Vallée de la Marne
Meunier
Côte des Bar
Pinot Noir
Côte de Sézanne
Chardonnay
Crémant d’Alsace
Alsace Region Grapes
Crémant de Bourgogne
Burgundy Region Grapes
Crémant de Loire
Loire Region Grapes
Saumur
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
Vouvray
Chenin Blanc
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene
Glera
Sekt
Best from Riesling - Wines from France or Italy are used
Deutscher Sekt
Only Grapes from Germany
Barbera d’Asti
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Spain Cava Locations
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, pinot noir and chardonnay
Sparkling Tasmania
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Traditional Method
Sparkling Yarra Valley
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Traditional Method
Sparkling Adelaide Hills
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Traditional Method
Sparkling Marlborough
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - TANK METHOD
Sparkling South Africa
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc - Traditional (Methode Cap Classique)
Sparkling South Africa Domestic Market
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc - Carbonation Method
Sparkling Anderson Valley
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Traditional Method
Sparkling Los Carneros
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Traditional Method
Sparkling CA USA Central Valley
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir - Tank/Carbonation Method
Jerez Soil Type in Spain
Albariza
Fortified Sherry - Jerez de la Frontera
Palomino (95%), Pedro Ximénez (PX), Muscat (Small Production)
Manzanilla
Palomino (95%), Pedro Ximénez (PX), Muscat (Small Production)
Fortified Sherry - El Puerto de Santa Maria
Palomino (95%), Pedro Ximénez (PX), Muscat (Small Production)
Fortified Jerez
Palomino (95%), Pedro Ximénez (PX), Muscat (Small Production)
Fortified Port
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca
Port Soil Type in Portugal
Schist
Port Socalcos
Terraces in Portugal
Port Patamares
Slopes in Portugal
Port Vinho au Alto
Slopes in Portugal
Baixo Corgo
Lighter Wines
Cima Corgo
BEST Highest Quality
Duoro Superior
High Quality Dry Wines, DESERT!
Fortified Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Muscat, YOUTHFUL, fortified early to maintain aromas,
Fortified Muscat Rutherglen
Muscat, Developed, Aged Styel, Fortified Early, Aged Many Years
Botrytis Sauternes
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Botrytis Barsac
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Botrytis Monbazillac
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Botrytis Vouvray
Chenin Blanc
Botrytis Coteaux du Layon
Chenin Blanc
Botrytis Germany
Riesling
Botrytis Austria
Welshreisling
Botrytis Tokaj (Aszu)
Furmint
Botrytis Australia Riverina
Semillon
Botrytis Alsace
Muscat
Canada Icewine
Vidal, Riesling
Germany Eiswein
Riesling
Passito Austria Strohwein
Welshreisling
Passito Valpolicella
Recioto del Valpolicella
Passito Spain
PX
Passito Santorini
(Vinsanto)
Passerillage Juracon
Petite Mensang
Passerillage Bordeaux
Semillion
Passerillage Alsace
Riesling
Sweet Stop Ferm. Germany
Kabinett/Spatlese
Swet Stop Ferm. Italy
Asti