Wset2-4 Flashcards by Cory Jennings

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

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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

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Which of the following is the highest quality one of Beaujolais

Beaujolais cru
Beaujolais nouveau
Beaujolais
Beaujolais village

Beaujolais cru

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The soul type in the region of Beaujolais were the best vineyards our planet is

Chalk
Gravel
Granite
Clay

Granite

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The main grape of Rioja is?

Granacha
Cab sauv
Tempranillo
Merlot

Tempranillo

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The style of Rioja labeled as reserva or grand reserva is most influenced by

Grape varieties
Oak aging
Soil content
Fermentation practices

Oak aging

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The term Rioja with little or no oak aging is

Joven
Crianza
Gran reserva
reserva

Joven

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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

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Which of the following regions produces have a quality wines from Tempranillo

Navarra
Ribera del duero
Bierzo
La Mancha

Ribera del duero

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The best grape for the dry red wines of the Deuro Valley is

Touriga nacional
Tempranillo
Tints cao
Bastardo

Touriga nacional

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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

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Nebbiolo is characterized by having a primarily

Red fruit profile
Black fruit profile
Blue fruit profile
Black and red fruit profile

Red fruit profile

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The two most classic DOCG for Nebbiolo are

Barbaresco and barbera
Dolcetto and barbera
Barolo and dolcetto
Barolo and barbaresco

Barolo and barbararesco

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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

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Barbera is produced in which region of Italy

Piedmont
Collio
Tuscany
Campania

Piedmont

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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

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The Dominant grape of Chianti Classico is

Canaiolo
Brunello
Sangiovese
Colorino

Sangiovese

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What percentage of Brunello di Montalcino is required to be a Sangiovese

95
100
85
75

100

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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

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The main grape of Valpolicella Classico DOC is

Bardolino
Carvina
Rondinella
Sangiovese

Corvina

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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

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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

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What is the grape of Vino nobile di montepulciano

Nebbiolo
Montepulciano
Sangiovese
Primitiva

Sangiovese

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What is the most common red grape of Abruzzo

Canaiolo
Nebbiolo
Negroamaro
Montepulciano

Montepulciano

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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

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