WSET Level 3 Exam | Questions and
Answers 2023 Latest Guide
Name the 3 important reasons for trellising - Correct Answer - To control the amount of sunlight affecting the grapes
To help air circulation through the leaves and grapes, especially helpful in damp climates
For mechanization
What are the 4 main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise? - Correct Answer - Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny
Name the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais - Correct Answer - Pouilly Fuisse and Saint Veran
Name the 4 most productive/important Beaujolais Crus - Correct Answer - Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly
How many appellation levels are there for Alsace (still wines)? - Correct Answer - 2
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace? - Correct Answer - Riesling
Pinot Gris Muscat
Gewürztraminer
What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace? - Correct Answer - Pinot Noir
There are two types of Muscat used in Alsace. Which makes the best wines? - Correct Answer - Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Is Rose de Loire dry, sweet or both? - Correct Answer - Always dry
What grapes is Cabernet d'Anjou made of? - Correct Answer - Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
What type and style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou? - Correct Answer - Rose made in
a medium-dry / medium sweet style
What is the main grape variety for the production of Rose d'Anjou? - Correct Answer - Grolleau
What grape variety must Condrieu be made of? - Correct Answer - Viognier only!
Besides Viognier, what are the other two white grapes permitted in the Northern Rhône? - Correct Answer - Marsanne and Roussanne
Answers 2023 Latest Guide
Name the 3 important reasons for trellising - Correct Answer - To control the amount of sunlight affecting the grapes
To help air circulation through the leaves and grapes, especially helpful in damp climates
For mechanization
What are the 4 main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise? - Correct Answer - Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny
Name the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais - Correct Answer - Pouilly Fuisse and Saint Veran
Name the 4 most productive/important Beaujolais Crus - Correct Answer - Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly
How many appellation levels are there for Alsace (still wines)? - Correct Answer - 2
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace? - Correct Answer - Riesling
Pinot Gris Muscat
Gewürztraminer
What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace? - Correct Answer - Pinot Noir
There are two types of Muscat used in Alsace. Which makes the best wines? - Correct Answer - Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Is Rose de Loire dry, sweet or both? - Correct Answer - Always dry
What grapes is Cabernet d'Anjou made of? - Correct Answer - Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
What type and style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou? - Correct Answer - Rose made in
a medium-dry / medium sweet style
What is the main grape variety for the production of Rose d'Anjou? - Correct Answer - Grolleau
What grape variety must Condrieu be made of? - Correct Answer - Viognier only!
Besides Viognier, what are the other two white grapes permitted in the Northern Rhône? - Correct Answer - Marsanne and Roussanne