WSET Level 2 Practice Question · Episode 37

L2 • Ep 37

WSET L2 Quiz

Which of the following is a signature grape of Chile, characterized by thick skins, full body, blackberry fruit, and notes of green bell pepper and herbs?

AChardonnay

BCarmenère

CMalbec

DPinot Noir

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Which of the following is a signature grape of Chile, characterized by thick skins, full body, blackberry fruit, and notes of green bell pepper and herbs?

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Practice Question

Which of the following is a signature grape of Chile, characterized by thick skins, full body, blackberry fruit, and notes of green bell pepper and herbs?

A. Chardonnay
B. Carmenère
C. Malbec
D. Pinot Noir

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B. Carmenère Explanation: Carmenère is the iconic flagship variety of Chile. It has Thick Skins and generates a powerful Full Body with high tannins. Its most distinctive trait is the green, herbaceous profile of Green Bell Pepper and Cool Herbs, especially when not fully ripened.

Expert Exam Tip

[Trap]: Do not think Malbec should have herbal notes. "Green bell pepper" is the exclusive signature of 'Carmenère' in the L2 curriculum. [Tip]: Link 'Argentina', 'Blackberry', and 'Violet' to 'Malbec'. Deep floral elegance is Malbec’s badge of honor.