WSET2 Week 4 Flashcards
What factor contributes to Gewurztraminer being a high alcohol wine?
the grapes accumulate high levels of sugar during ripening
Why is Furmint ideal for sweet wine production?
Describe acidity and another quality
naturally high acidity
susceptible to botrytis
Where are the best vineyards in Chablis AOC located? (elevation and direction)
on hillsides that face south/southwest
What factor contributes to the ability of California’s Central Valley to produce high yields of Chardonnay grapes?
irrigation
Which region produces mainly high-volume branded wines from Chardonnay?
Western Cape
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris is grown in a ___ to ___ climate
The best Pinot Gris from Alsace come from grand cru vineyards
cool to moderate
In Alsace, Pinot Gris grapes have medium acidity, more sugar, and more complexity because they are picked (early or late)
late
Describe common structure and character for Pinot Grigio, especially from the Veneto IGT
simple, unoaked, light in body
Describe sugar, acid, and flavor complexity of Pinot Grigio/Gris grapes when yields are controlled and harvest is delayed
higher sugar
lower acid
more complex flavor
Describe topography and mountain range of where Alsace Grand Cru AOC vineyards are typically located?
steeply sloped foothills of the Vosges Mountains
Location of
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Sancerre AOC
Touraine AOC
Loire Valley
Location of
Graves AOC
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Bordeaux
When should Sauvignon Blanc wines be consumed?
within a couple years of the vintage before it develops unattractive vegetal notes
which region would you be most likely to find a Sauvignon Blanc that was made in contact with oak to add body & flavor?
Napa Valley
Albariño from Rías Baixas and Fiano are likely to add body and complexity by this:
Lees contact
Which grape variety would you be most likely to see blended with Sauvignon Blanc?
Sémillon
Verdicchio, Garganega, and Cortese are high-acid wines. They’re best when fresh, meaning they are fermented in ___ vessels
inert
Describe the acidity of Fiano
medium acidity
2 traits that make Riesling ideal for late-harvesting
builds up sugar & flavor slowly
naturally retains acidity
What is Süssreserve?
unfermented grape juice used to sweeten a wine
What does Trocken mean?
a dry wine
Eden & Clare Valley have this climate moderator that helps it produce higher quality Riesling wines?
higher altitude
In South Africa, what do producers of high-volume, inexpensive wines typically blend with Chenin Blanc?
Chardonnay
Beerenauslese translation
Selected berry harvest
