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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
A world of knowledge wsetglobal.com
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Session 9 Red wines of Northern Spain and
red and white wines of Northern Italy
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Key black grape varieties of northern Spain
Spanish varieties Other varieties Tempranillo Garnacha (Grenache) Cariñena/ Mazuelo (Carignan) Graciano Mencía Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
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Key regions of northern Spain
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Rioja
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Styles of red Rioja Gran Reserva Reserva Crianza Joven
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Key regions of northern Spain
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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
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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
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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
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Key grape varieties of north-west Italy
Black grapes White grapes Nebbiolo Barbera Dolcetto Cortese
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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
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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
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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
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Key grape varieties of North East Italy
Black grapes White grapes Corvina Merlot Pinot Grigio Garganega Chardonnay
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North East Italy
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Passito Wines Amarone della Valpolicella Recioto della Valpolicella
Valpolicella Ripasso
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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
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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
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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
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