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Q: Which of the following is the most accurate description of the typical characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc variety?
A: Answer: B. It has high acidity and intense aromas, featuring flavors of grass and bell pepper.
Explanation: Sauvignon Blanc is a variety with aromas so distinct that it is called ...
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[Trap]: Thinking "All Sauvignon Blanc is sweet" is incorrect. Most Sauvignon Blanc is a very clean, Dry style. [Tip]: In the exam, if words like 'Cut Grass' or...
Eclavin WSET Level 1 - Episode 22
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of the typical characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc variety?
- A. It is a red wine with very low acidity, high tannin, and a heavy body.
- B. It has high acidity and intense aromas, featuring flavors of grass and bell pepper.
- C. It has almost no aroma and is always produced exclusively as a sweet dessert wine in the warm Bordeaux region.
- D. It has high sugar content and always has very strong butter and oak aromas.
Critical Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. It has high acidity and intense aromas, featuring flavors of grass and bell pepper. Explanation: Sauvignon Blanc is a variety with aromas so distinct that it is called an 'explosion of aroma'. Thanks to its high acidity, it gives a very fresh and clean feeling in the mouth, and is characterized by herbaceous aromas such as freshly cut grass, bell pepper, and asparagus. As it moves to more moderate regions, tropical fruit aromas like passion fruit are added.
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- Category: WSET Level 1 Theory
- Key Insight: Answer: B. It has high acidity and intense aromas, featuring flavors of grass and bell pepper. Expl...
- Mastery Goal: Pass WSET with Distinction
Expert Mastery Theory
Sauvignon Blanc is synonymous with 'Freshness and Herbal Aromas'. 1. High Acidity: Stimulates the salivary glands and provides a refreshing finish. 2. Aromatic Profile: - Green Fruit: Green apple, Gooseberry - Herbaceous: Cut grass, Bell pepper, Asparagus - Tropical: Passion fruit (New Zealand style) 3. Unoaked Style: To preserve the grape's unique fresh aromas and acidity, it is mainly fermented in stainless steel tanks, and oak maturation is rarely used. 4. Major Regions: Marlborough (New Zealand), Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, France), Chile, etc.
Pass-Guarantee Tip
[Trap]: Thinking "All Sauvignon Blanc is sweet" is incorrect. Most Sauvignon Blanc is a very clean, Dry style. [Tip]: In the exam, if words like 'Cut Grass' or 'High Acidity' appear, always choose 'Sauvignon Blanc'. The refreshing feeling of rolling around on a lawn is the privilege of Sauvignon Blanc.