WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines A world of knowledge wsetglobal.com

Session 8 Red, white and rosé wines of southern Rhône Valley and southern France Red wines of Spain Part 1 and white wines of Spain and Portugal

Southern Rhône Key black grape varieties Key white grape varieties Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Cinsault Key white grape varieties Grenache Blanc Northern Rhône varieties

Grenache wines of Southern Rhône Winemaking options Rosé Red simple inexpensive complex premium

Systematic Approach to Tasting Appearance Intensity pale – medium – deep Colour white rosé red lemon-green – lemon – gold – amber – brown pink – salmon – orange purple – ruby – garnet – tawny – brown Nose light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Aroma characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Development youthful – developing – fully developed – tired/past its best

Systematic Approach to Tasting Palate Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium-dry – medium-sweet – sweet – luscious Acidity low – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – high Tannin Alcohol low – medium – high Body light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – full Flavour intensity light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Flavour characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Finish short – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – long

Systematic Approach to Tasting Conclusions Assessment of quality Quality level faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding Balance Length Intensity Complexity Level of readiness for drinking / potential for aging too young can drink now, but has potential for ageing drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing too old

Southern France

Southern France Key local grape varieties Black Grenache Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre Cinsault White Picpoul Grenache Blanc International varieties (IGP) Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc Viognier Chardonnay

Languedoc and Roussillon

Provence

Systematic Approach to Tasting Appearance Intensity pale – medium – deep Colour white rosé red lemon-green – lemon – gold – amber – brown pink – salmon – orange purple – ruby – garnet – tawny – brown Nose light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Aroma characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Development youthful – developing – fully developed – tired/past its best

Systematic Approach to Tasting Palate Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium-dry – medium-sweet – sweet – luscious Acidity low – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – high Tannin Alcohol low – medium – high Body light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – full Flavour intensity light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Flavour characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Finish short – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – long

Systematic Approach to Tasting Conclusions Assessment of quality Quality level faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding Balance Length Intensity Complexity Level of readiness for drinking / potential for aging too young can drink now, but has potential for ageing drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing too old

Key black grape varieties of Mediterranean regions Mediterranean varieties International varieties Garnacha (Grenache) Cariñena/ Mazuelo (Carignan) Monastrell (Mourvèdre) Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Catalunya

Systematic Approach to Tasting Appearance Intensity pale – medium – deep Colour white rosé red lemon-green – lemon – gold – amber – brown pink – salmon – orange purple – ruby – garnet – tawny – brown Nose light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Aroma characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Development youthful – developing – fully developed – tired/past its best

Systematic Approach to Tasting Palate Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium-dry – medium-sweet – sweet – luscious Acidity low – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – high Tannin Alcohol low – medium – high Body light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – full Flavour intensity light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Flavour characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Finish short – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – long

Systematic Approach to Tasting Conclusions Assessment of quality Quality level faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding Balance Length Intensity Complexity Level of readiness for drinking / potential for aging too young can drink now, but has potential for ageing drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing too old

Spain

Systematic Approach to Tasting Appearance Intensity pale – medium – deep Colour white rosé red lemon-green – lemon – gold – amber – brown pink – salmon – orange purple – ruby – garnet – tawny – brown Nose light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Aroma characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Development youthful – developing – fully developed – tired/past its best

Systematic Approach to Tasting Palate Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium-dry – medium-sweet – sweet – luscious Acidity low – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – high Tannin Alcohol low – medium – high Body light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – full Flavour intensity light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Flavour characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Finish short – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – long

Systematic Approach to Tasting Conclusions Assessment of quality Quality level faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding Balance Length Intensity Complexity Level of readiness for drinking / potential for aging too young can drink now, but has potential for ageing drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing too old

International varieties Spain – key white grape varieties Spanish varieties International varieties Viura (Macabeo) Albariño Verdejo Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc aromatic varieties

Portugal – key white grape varieties Vinho Verde Alvarinho (Albariño) Loureiro Arinto

Systematic Approach to Tasting Appearance Intensity pale – medium – deep Colour white rosé red lemon-green – lemon – gold – amber – brown pink – salmon – orange purple – ruby – garnet – tawny – brown Nose light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Aroma characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Development youthful – developing – fully developed – tired/past its best

Systematic Approach to Tasting Palate Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium-dry – medium-sweet – sweet – luscious Acidity low – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – high Tannin Alcohol low – medium – high Body light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – full Flavour intensity light – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – pronounced Flavour characteristics Primary Secondary Tertiary Finish short – medium(-) – medium – medium(+) – long

Systematic Approach to Tasting Conclusions Assessment of quality Quality level faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding Balance Length Intensity Complexity Level of readiness for drinking / potential for aging too young can drink now, but has potential for ageing drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing too old