1
Q
Describe the characteristics of Gamay:
Acidity
Tannins
Flavours
A
High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Red fruit flavours (raspberry, red cherry, red plum)
2
Q
Is it typical to taste flavours from oak in Gamay wines?
A
No
3
Q
Name the most important region for Gamay.
A
Beaujolais
4
Q
Where does a wine labelled “Fleurie” come from?
A
Beaujolais region
5
Q
What is the hierarchy of AOCs in the Beaujolais region?
A
Beaujolais AOC
Beaujolais Villages
Crus (like Fleurie AOC)
WSET Level 2 in Wines
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Pairing wine and food9
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Storage and service of wine19
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Grape-growing and related labelling terms74
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Winemaking55
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Pinot Noir26
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Zinfandel/Primitivo13
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Riesling38
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Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Furmint38
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Chardonnay41
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Sauvignon Blanc14
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Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris15
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Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Albarino17
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Merlot29
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Cabernet Sauvignon27
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Syrah/Shiraz23
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Gamay5
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Grenache/Garnacha18
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Tempranillo12
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Carmenere, Malbec. Pinotage13
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Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio and Fiano15
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Nebbiolo, Barbera and Corvina15
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Sangiovese and Montepulciano10
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Sparkling wines40
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Fortified wines31
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Wine region recap30
