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    The document discusses the characteristics of several red grape varieties including Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, and Pinotage. For each variety it outlines attributes like acidity, tannin, flavor profile, typical wine styles, top regions of production, and potential for aging. It also provides information on wine tasting terminology.

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    The document discusses the characteristics of several red grape varieties including Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, and Pinotage. For each variety it outlines attributes like acidity, tannin, flavor profile, typical wine styles, top regions of production, and potential for aging. It also provides information on wine tasting terminology.

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    The document discusses the characteristics of several red grape varieties including Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, and Pinotage. For each variety it outlines attributes like acidity, tannin, flavor profile, typical wine styles, top regions of production, and potential for aging. It also provides information on wine tasting terminology.

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    The document discusses the characteristics of several red grape varieties including Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, and Pinotage. For each variety it outlines attributes like acidity, tannin, flavor profile, typical wine styles, top regions of production, and potential for aging. It also provides information on wine tasting terminology.

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    Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha,

    Session 6 Tempranillo, Carmenère,


    Malbec, Pinotage

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Gamay
    • high acidity Moderate
    • low to medium tannin
    • red fruit:
    raspberry
    red cherry
    red plum

    • typically light-bodied
    • typically unoaked
    • some winemaking techniques
    give aromas and flavours of
    banana and candy

    • typically for early


    drinking
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Gamay
    BELGIUM GERMANY
    FRANCE

    FRANCE
    Paris

    BEAUJOLAIS

    Bordeaux

    Marseille

    SPAIN
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Gamay
    BEAUJOLAIS
    Mâcon

    Fleurie
    FRANCE

    BEAUJOLAIS
    BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES
    BEAUJOLAIS CRUS
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Grenache/Garnacha
    • thin skin
    • low to medium tannin Warm
    • low acidity
    • high sugar levels
    • red fruit:
    strawberry
    red plum
    red cherry • very good or
    • spice: outstanding
    white pepper examples can age:
    liquorice earth
    • often blended meat
    dried fruit
    • oaked or unoaked caramel
    • red or rosé wines
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Grenache
    BELGIUM GERMANY
    FRANCE

    FRANCE
    Paris

    Bordeaux
    SOUTHERN
    RHÔNE
    MINERVOIS
    Marseille
    SOUTH OF
    FRANCE
    SPAIN
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Grenache
    FRANCE

    Orange

    CHÂTEAUNEUF-
    DU-PAPE

    Avignon
    Nîmes

    CÔTES DU RHÔNE

    SOUTHERN
    RHÔNE
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Rhône Valley
    labelling terms

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Garnacha
    FRANCE

    RIOJA
    NAVARRA

    Barcelona

    PRIORAT
    Madrid

    PORTUGAL SPAIN
    Lisbon

    SPAIN AND
    PORTUGAL
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Grenache
    SOUTH
    AUSTRALIA

    BAROSSA
    VALLEY

    Adelaide
    MCLAREN
    VALE

    SOUTH
    AUSTRALIA
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Tasting

    APPEARANCE
    Intensity pale – medium – deep
    Colour white lemon – gold – amber
    rosé pink – pink-orange – orange
    red purple – ruby – garnet – tawny

    NOSE
    Intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Aroma characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tasting
    PALATE
    Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium – sweet
    Acidity low – medium – high
    Tannin low – medium – high
    Alcohol low – medium – high
    Body light – medium – full
    Flavour intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Flavour characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary
    Finish short – medium – long

    CONCLUSIONS
    Quality poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tempranillo
    • medium acidity
    • medium tannin Moderate
    • red fruit:
    strawberry Warm
    red cherry
    • black fruit:
    blackberry
    black plum

    • simple or complex • very good or


    • light- to full-bodied outstanding
    oaked or unoaked examples can age:
    •
    dried fruit
    • blended or single leather
    varietal mushroom
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Tempranillo
    FRANCE

    RIOJA
    RIBERA DEL
    DUERO CATALUNYA
    Barcelona

    Madrid

    SPAIN
    PORTUGAL
    Lisbon

    SPAIN
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Labelling in Spain

    Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)


    Country PDO Labelling Term
    Spain Denominación de Origen (DO)
    Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)

    Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)


    Country PGI Labelling Term
    Spain Vino de la Tierra

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Labelling in Spain
    ageing

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tasting

    APPEARANCE
    Intensity pale – medium – deep
    Colour white lemon – gold – amber
    rosé pink – pink-orange – orange
    red purple – ruby – garnet – tawny

    NOSE
    Intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Aroma characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tasting
    PALATE
    Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium – sweet
    Acidity low – medium – high
    Tannin low – medium – high
    Alcohol low – medium – high
    Body light – medium – full
    Flavour intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Flavour characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary
    Finish short – medium – long

    CONCLUSIONS
    Quality poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Carmenère
    • medium to high acidity Warm
    • high tannin
    • herbaceous:
    green bell pepper
    • herbal:
    eucalyptus
    • black fruit:
    blackberry

    • blended or single • very good or


    varietal outstanding
    • full-bodied examples can age:
    • often oaked leather
    earth Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Carmenère

    CHILE
    CHILE

    Santiago

    CENTRAL
    VALLEY

    ARGENTINA

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Malbec
    • high tannin
    Warm
    • black fruit:
    blackberry
    black plum

    • blended or single
    varietal
    • full-bodied
    • often oaked

    • very good or
    outstanding examples
    can age:
    dried fruit
    meat
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Malbec

    CHILE

    ARGENTINA

    Santiago
    Buenos
    MENDOZA Aires

    ARGENTINA

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Pinotage
    • high acidity
    • medium tannin Warm
    • red fruit:
    strawberry
    raspberry
    red cherry

    • blended or single • very good or


    varietal outstanding
    • medium- to full-bodied examples can age
    • takes on strong
    flavours from oak:
    coffee
    chocolate
    smoke
    Issue 1 © WSET 2019
    Pinotage
    South Africa

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tasting

    APPEARANCE
    Intensity pale – medium – deep
    Colour white lemon – gold – amber
    rosé pink – pink-orange – orange
    red purple – ruby – garnet – tawny

    NOSE
    Intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Aroma characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019


    Tasting
    PALATE
    Sweetness dry – off-dry – medium – sweet
    Acidity low – medium – high
    Tannin low – medium – high
    Alcohol low – medium – high
    Body light – medium – full
    Flavour intensity light – medium – pronounced
    Flavour characteristics e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary
    Finish short – medium – long

    CONCLUSIONS
    Quality poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding

    Issue 1 © WSET 2019

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