Wineset level 3: Study Guide
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Tip #1: Organise your revision time strategically
Tip #2: Make revision sheets that summarize all the knowledge
Tip #3: Practice
Tip #4: 3 tips for open questions
WSET 2 Reminders: The main white grape varieties

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot gris/pinot grigio
Chenin blanc
Sémillon
Viognier
Gewurztraminer
Verdicchio
Cortese
Garganega
Fiano
Albariño
Furmint
WSET 2 Reminders: The main black grape varieties

Pinot noir
Cabernet Sauvignon & merlot
Syrah/shiraz
Gamay
Grenache/garnacha
Tempranillo
Nebbiolo
Barbera
Sangiovese
Corvina
Montepulciano
Primitivo/zinfandel
Pinotage
Carménère
Malbec
Learning Outcome 1

The vine
Vine needs
Vegetative cycle of the vine
Grape constituents
Climate
Factors affecting the climate
Weather
Soil
Vineyard management
Risk management
Pest and disease control
Concentration of grape sugars
Approaches to vineyard management
Common elements of winemaking
Musts adjustments
White winemaking
Red winemaking
Rosé winemaking
Production of sweet wines
Maturation
Blending
Clarification
Stabilisation
Packaging and closures
Labelling terms (reminder)
Learning outcome 2

My advice
Bordeaux

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Classifications (/ castles)
The Dordogne and South West France

Climate and grape varieties
Main wines
Burgundy

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Classification (/plot)
Alsace

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines and classification
Val de Loire

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Côtes du Rhône

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
South of France

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Germany

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Labelling legislation
Austria

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines and labelling legislation
Hungary

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines and labelling legislation
Greece

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking, main wines and labelling legislation
Italy

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Labelling legislation
Spain

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking
Main wines
Labelling legislation
Portugal

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture
Winemaking, main regions and labelling legislation
United States and Canada

Climate, grape varieties and viticulture in US
Winemaking in US
Main regions and wines in US
Labelling legislation in US
Canada
Chile

Climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking
Main regions
Labelling legislation
Argentina

Climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking
Main regions
South Africa

Climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking
Main regions
Labelling legislation
Australia

Climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking
Main regions
Labelling legislation
New Zealand

Climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking
Main regions
Labelling legislation
Learning Outcome 3

Sparkling wines, the principle
Fermentation in the bottle : Traditional method
The main countries using the traditional method
Fermentation in the bottle: Transfer method
Fermentation in tank: Tank method
Fermentation in tank: Asti method
Fermentation in tank: Carbonation
The main factors affecting the quality
Learning Outcome 4

Fortified wines, the principle
Xérès (=Sherry)
Port
Muscat
Learning outcome 5

Making wine recommendations
Storage
Serving Temperatures
Opening a bottle
Decanting a bottle
Glassware and equipment
Most common faults
Principles of food and wine pairing
Social and health issues
Bonus: Maps

Bordeaux - France.jpg
Dordogne and South West France.jpg
Burgundy - France.jpg
Côte d'Or - France.jpg
Côte Chalonnaise and Maconnais - France.jpg
Beaujolais - France.jpg
Alsace - France.jpg
Loire Valley - France
Northern Rhône.jpg
Southern Rhône - France.jpg
Southern France.jpg
Germany.jpg
German Villages.jpg
Austria.jpg
Greece.jpg
Italy.jpg
North-East Italy.jpg
Piemonte - Italy.jpg
Central Italy.jpg
Southern Italy.jpg
Spain.jpg
Catalunya.jpg
Portugal.jpg
North America.jpg
Napa valley.jpg
Pacific Northeast.jpg
Atlantic Northeast.jpg
Canada.jpg
Chile.jpg
Argentina.jpg
South Africa.jpg
South Eastern Australia.jpg
Western Australia.jpg
New Zealand.jpg
Champagne.jpg
blank-training-maps.pdf

The Dordogne and South West France

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