WSET Level 2 Mock Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a
protected designation of origin (PDO)?
A. Qualitätswein
B. Vin de pays
C. Indication géographique protégée
D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée
Correct Answer
D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée
Question 2
Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines?
A. Hermitage
B. Chianti
C. Rioja
D. Bordeaux
Correct Answer
A. Hermitage
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,Question 3
Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
1. Blending
2. Malolactic conversion
3. Lees-stirring
4. Barrel Fermentation
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
C. 1 & 4 only
D. 2, 3 & 4 only
Correct Answer
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Question 4
Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
A. Verdicchio
B. Chardonnay
C. Corvina
D. Cortese
Correct Answer
C. Corvina
Question 5
Which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high tannin and high
acidity?
A. Soave
B. Gavi
C. Barbaresco
D. Rias Baixas
Correct Answer
C. Barbaresco
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, Question 6
Which of the following describes ideal storage conditions for wine sealed with a cork?
A. The bottle should be stored vertically
B. The temperature should be cool and constant
C. The temperature should be warm
D. The storage should be in strong bright light
Correct Answer
B. The temperature should be cool and constant
Question 7
Sparkling Asti is made from...
A. Chardonnay
B. Glera
C. Pinot Noir
D. Moscato (Muscat)
Correct Answer
D. Moscato (Muscat)
Question 8
Which grape variety is used to make Beaujolais?
A. Gamay
B. Gargangea
C. Glera
D. Grenache
Correct Answer
A. Gamay
Question 9
What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow?
A. warm, dry mornings and damp, misty afternoons
B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons
C. cool nights and warm, dry mornings
D. damp, misty mornings and rainy afternoons
Correct Answer
B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons
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Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a
protected designation of origin (PDO)?
A. Qualitätswein
B. Vin de pays
C. Indication géographique protégée
D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée
Correct Answer
D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée
Question 2
Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines?
A. Hermitage
B. Chianti
C. Rioja
D. Bordeaux
Correct Answer
A. Hermitage
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,Question 3
Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
1. Blending
2. Malolactic conversion
3. Lees-stirring
4. Barrel Fermentation
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
C. 1 & 4 only
D. 2, 3 & 4 only
Correct Answer
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Question 4
Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
A. Verdicchio
B. Chardonnay
C. Corvina
D. Cortese
Correct Answer
C. Corvina
Question 5
Which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high tannin and high
acidity?
A. Soave
B. Gavi
C. Barbaresco
D. Rias Baixas
Correct Answer
C. Barbaresco
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, Question 6
Which of the following describes ideal storage conditions for wine sealed with a cork?
A. The bottle should be stored vertically
B. The temperature should be cool and constant
C. The temperature should be warm
D. The storage should be in strong bright light
Correct Answer
B. The temperature should be cool and constant
Question 7
Sparkling Asti is made from...
A. Chardonnay
B. Glera
C. Pinot Noir
D. Moscato (Muscat)
Correct Answer
D. Moscato (Muscat)
Question 8
Which grape variety is used to make Beaujolais?
A. Gamay
B. Gargangea
C. Glera
D. Grenache
Correct Answer
A. Gamay
Question 9
What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow?
A. warm, dry mornings and damp, misty afternoons
B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons
C. cool nights and warm, dry mornings
D. damp, misty mornings and rainy afternoons
Correct Answer
B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons
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