Grape Profiles Flashcards

Question

VERDICCHIO (Casteli di Jesi - Marche IT)

Answer 1

pale lemon colour M- to med intensity - linear, steely blossom, apple, fennel, almonds, peach, lemon zest, almond, saline, sweet peach slightly bitter finish high acidity M body all quality levels most entry-level: no MLF

Answer 2

pronounced intensity aromas cooler: gooseberry, grapefruit, wet stone, grassy, asparagus, green bell pepper (methoxypyrazines) warmer: riper passion fruit high acidity - spherical, prickly, unintegrated M body, M alcohol gooseberry, honeydew, grapefruit, white peach, passionfruit, bell pepper Loire - lime, slate, smoke New Zealand - kiwi, lemongrass, ripe pear Cali - white peach, matcha, buttered bread, saline

Answer 3

M lemon colour, sometimes gold low intensity honeysuckle, lemon, quince, mandarin orange, apricot, acacia, beeswax M acidity - circle, bright oily texture, full bodied M to high alcohol *blended with Rousanne

Answer 4

lemon colour, sometimes gold meyer lemon, apricot, beeswax, chamomile, brioche M to M+ intensity pear, herbal notes M to M+ acidity M to high alcohol ages quicker than Marsanne *blended with Marsanne

Answer 5

M to pronounced intensity usually unoaked from green fruit to tropical; apple, citrus (lemon, grapefruit) stone fruit (peach) stony/steely; floral (white flowers, honeysuckle) with age: toast, honey, petrol, nutty range of styles from dry to sweet high acidity - vertical, steely M to full body M alcohol lime, green apple, petrol, beeswax, jasmine Germany - apricot, meyer lemon, petrol, wet slate Alsace - green apple, lime, lemon, smoke, thai basil S Aus - papaya, jasmine, diesel

Answer 6

high yields / stainless steel honeydew, lime, verbena, tarragon - can become nutty with age simple whites early consumption lower yields / oak maturation concentrated, complex long ageing potential med acidity - diffuse, soft, fruit-wrapped

Answer 7

dry wines: citrus, stone, tropical fruit, passionfruit, lime, flint, saline strong smoky/flinty character some: (part) oak aged -> fuller body and more secondary character high acidity - square, powerful

Answer 8

Burgundy style: strawberry, raspberry, red cherry village and above: light oak low to M tannins (M+ in grand cru) - tongue/roof of mouth, silky, chalky, velvety M alcohol high acidity ageing: earth, game, mushroom NZ style: from fresh, fruity & juicy to deeper coloured, up to full body red cherry, black plum, some floral many: Fr. oak 12-18m -> spicy Cali - plum, rasp, smoke, vanilla, allspice cherry, raspberry, clove, mushroom, vaniilla

Answer 9

fresh and fruity purple colour M intensity red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, blackberry bramble, violet, potting soil, banana, kirsch red plum kirsch / banana from (semi-)carbonic maceration M+ to high acidity light to M- body M alcohol low to M tannins - gums, chalky

Answer 10

pale ruby light intensity red fruit (red cherry) low to M tannins M to high acidity light to M- body low end of M alcohol good to very good mid- to premium priced

Answer 11

raspberry and black plum fruit, cherry, vanilla, dried fig, cedar, tobacco, dill M to M+ acidity M to M+ tannins - cheeks, chalky Rioja / Ribera del Duero - juicy, meaty, dried and sour cherry, pastrami, roasted tomato Reserva - black cherry, cigar box, brown sugar, fig

Answer 12

small berries => deep colour reaches high sugar levels => potentiahigh alcohol range of quality levels ~ yields and levels of sorting traditional style: deep ruby colour red plum & blackberry fruit, red fruits, fig, menthol, rubber? high tannins, full body, high alc med + to high tanning - gums, cheeks, powerful, coarse

Answer 13

M+ to high acidity, but loses it quickly inexpensive/mid-priced from flat/fertile areas: fruity: raspberry, red cherry, tart cherry, liquorice, gravel M body, M tannin early consumption sometimes (semi-)carbonic mac. best: hillsides, good drainage, poor soils: more concentrated ripe red cherry and plum, sometimes floral/herbal M to M+ body M to M+ tannins - cheeks, chalky higher alcohol often matured in oak: spicy character very good to outstanding mid-priced to (super)-premium

Answer 14

M+ to pronounced intensity ripe to jammy red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry M to M+ acidity M to full body, high alcohol M to M+ ripe tannins - everywhere, velvety, chewy, loose knit, diffuse all quality levels California: often American oak -> overt vanilla flavours also: White Zin: M pink colour, often M dry with low alcohol (10.5 - 11%) blackberry, strawberry, peach reserves, cinnamon, sweet tobacco, smoke Puglia - strawberry, leather, dried herbs Cali - raspberry jam, preserves, blackberry bramble, hickory, anise, allspice, white pepper

Answer 15

wide range of styles M to pronounced intensity from strawberry & red plum, chocolate, dried herbs, vanilla to riper, black fruits cooler: herbaceous warmer: cooked blackberry & black plum M tannins - gums, grippy, clayey, grainy M to high alcohol Pomerol - cherry, new leather, cedar, bay leaf Washington - black cherry, violet, mint

Answer 16

M to pronounced intensity redcurrant, raspberry, floral (violet), strawberry, bell pepper, gravel, chili if not fully ripe: excessively leafy light to M body M tannins M to high acidity - grippy, grainy Chinon - herbal, gravel, dried herbs, red bell pepper

Answer 17

deep ruby colour M to pronounced intensity violet, red & black plum, blackberry, tobacco, cocoa, cigar M to M+ acidity M+ to high tannins, ripeness ~ region from fruity, early-drinking styles to very good/outstanding (super)- premium oak => vanilla & spice notes ageworthy or foudres for slow oxidative development & no oak aromas tannin felt in gums/jaw, grippy, grainy

Answer 18

red fruit, especially cherry M+ acidity M tannins from easy-drinking, fruity, unoaked acceptable to good quality inexpensive to mid-priced to full-bodied, oaked styles ageing potential very good quality bright, tart, fruity black pepper, liquorice, choc

Answer 19

deep colour high acidity high tannins - gums, grippy black fruit flavours blueberry, violet, plum, mint, wet stone floral: violet, rose, orange blossom herbal notes

Answer 20

pale ruby colour ripe strawberry, red cherry/plum, grilled plum, leather, dried herb, blood orange spicy and herbal notes high alcohol low to M tannins - tongue, gums, silky, velvety, chalky low to M acidity (M+ in some regions) Spain - hibiscus, clove, pink grapefruit, dried herbs Rhone - black tea, lavender, crushed gravel

Answer 21

pale ruby colour turning to pale garnet in 3-5 y pronounced intensity violet, rose, red cherry, red plum, leather, anise, clay pot high acidity high tannins - gums, long grained, sandy full body can be high alcohol Barolo/Barb - black cherry, spice cake, rose, liquorice

Answer 22

M to deep ruby colour high acidity, M alcohol inexpensive to mid priced: M intensity red plum, red cherry sometimes black pepper, liquorice, blackberry, dried herbs M tannin - gums, grainy, chalky good to very good some premium (old vines, lower Y) highly concentrated, ageworthy aged in Fr. oak -> oak tannins very good to outstanding

Answer 23

M ruby colour red cherry, red plum, herbal, roasted tomato, sweet balsamic, oregano, espresso high acidity M to full bodied high tannins - sandy, grainy

Answer 24

M+ to pronounced intensity rose, red plum, blackberry, white pepper, black cherry, smoke, game, spiced plum high acidity high tannins -> softened by: ageing in high Q small oak large traditional oak casks bottle age very good to outstanding mid to premium priced

Answer 25

powerful, deeply coloured wines high tannins spice notes black cherry, plum, violet, lilac, sage

Answer 26

deep ruby colour M+ intensity red cherries, floral notes plum, blackberry, cocoa, black pepper, violet, lots of black fruit M- acidity M+ tannins good to very good inexpensive to mid-priced some outstanding / premium

Answer 27

black plum, black cherry, blackberry, dried thyme M acidity M to high alcohol M+ tannins - coarse, grippy inexpensive wines: +- 6m aged in stainless steel mid-priced to premium: 1 year oak ageing good to very good quality inexpensive to mid-priced also: rosé / rosato: deep pink orange

Answer 28

very tannic variety deep ruby colour M+ to pronounced intensity blackberry & red plum fruit high acidity high tannins

Answer 29

M to deep ruby colour red cherry to black plum fruit, licorice, tobacco, chili M to M+ acidity M+ to high tannins - rear gums, grainy, sandy moderate yields: very good to outstanding aged in small oak barrels mid-priced to premium high yields: acceptable to good short ageing: stainless steel (6m) inexpensive to mid-priced

Answer 30

pale-coloured, turn garnet rapidly best wines (low yields, oak aged): very ageworthy high acidity high tannins - rear gums, grippy, grainy highly complex: flowers, herbs, spices, leather, earthiness more recently: more fruity, softer wines, more accessible in youth lower lvls of acidity, often new oak rasp, plum sauce, anise, allspice, tobacco

Answer 31

good & very good examples: M acidity ripe black fruits (blackberry) herbaceous: bell pepper, eucalyptus, raspberry, black plum, paprika, vanilla full-bodied high tannins - powerful when oaked: spice, roasted coffee, dark chocolate

Answer 32

deep colour red & black fruit flavours plum sauce, cherry, allspice, violet, tobacco leaf M+ acidity M tannins, M alcohol if oak used: large and/or old vessels -> not to overwhelm Bonarda popular blending partner with Malbec or Cab Sauv. old vines/lower yields: more ocmplex: riper black fruit & spice

Answer 33

N. Rhône crus: deep ruby colour M to pronounced intensity violet, plum (red: cooler; black: warmer), blackberry, herbal leather, liquorice and tar pepper aroma (rotundone) M to high acidity M to high tannins - tongue, powdery, chalky, velvety S. Rhône blends: adds structure, fruit and colour blueberry, plum, milk choc, tobacco, green peppercorn, meat S Aus - fruit cake, sweet tobacco Rhone - plum, black pepper, tobacco leaf, bacon, graphite Chile - anise, black cherry, graphite

Answer 34

S. Rhône: typically small % of red blends made in fruity style: raspberry, red currant, tart cherry, violet, black tea stainless steel mid-range F t° for early drinking reds & rosés) contributes: light ruby colour M to M+ intensity fresh red fruit: raspberry, cherry high alcohol low to M tannins

Answer 35

pronounced intensity violet, blackcurrant, black cherry, black currant, cedar, baking spices, graphite menthol or herbaceous high acidity high tannins - grippy, fine grained M alcohol Chile - fig, green peppercorn Napa - pencil lead, tobacco, blackberry, mint S Aus - white pepper, black plum, chocolate, bay leaf, white pepper

Answer 36

mostly blended in Valpolicella & related wines. Contributes: violet, tart cherry, cinnamon, chocolate, peppercorn, green almond red cherry, red plum herbal note M tannins - chalky, dusty high acidity

Answer 37

contributes to S. Rhône blends: deep ruby colour intense aromas of violets, blackberries, blueberries, black pepper, cocoa, tobacco, roasted meat high alcohol; high, firm tannins, heavy Jumilla style: full-bodied, high alcohol ripe blackberry and cherry fruit spice from oak maturation very good examples: M+ acidity

Answer 38

high acidity and tannins => often softened by carbonic maceration or blending unoaked versions: M ruby colour simple blackberry fruit, dried cranberry, tobacco lead, baking spice, cured meat high acidity, high tannins - gums, grainy inexpensive (acc. to good Q) some: very good to outstanding Q: intense black fruit spice & earthy notes (super) premium

Answer 39

wide range of styles: lighter, fruity for early drinking more complex, ageworthy deeply coloured ripe red fruit, sweet spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, raspberry, blackberry, plum sauce, black pepper often oak aged, with % new full-bodied, medium alcohol M acidity M to high levels of soft tannins

Answer 40

M tannin - sticky, grainy

Answer 41

black currant, black cherry, graphite, chocolate, dried herbs France - anise, tobacco leaf, plum, baking spices West Australia - red currant, black cherry, sage, coffee, bay leaf Bolgheri IT - sandalwood, leather, anise

Answer 42

rasp, blackberry, rosemary, baking spice, lavender Cotes du Rhone - black olive, dried cran, dried herbs, cinnamon, leather Cali - bacon fat, fig Provence rose - strawberry, melon, pink peppercorn, celery, orange peel