WSET LEVEL 2 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cava grapes need to be harvest early to - Answer-retain high acidity
What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? - Answer-less drying & bitter, less
acidic, more sweet & fruity
When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? - Answer-Spring
PGI terms- Protected Geographical Indication - Answer-IGP (france)
VdP (france)
IGT(italy)
Vino de la Tierra (spain)
Landewin (germany)
PDO Terms- Protected Designation of Origin - Answer-AOP (france)
AOC(france)
DOC (italy)
DOCG (italy)
DO (spain)
DOCa (spain)
Qualitatswein (germany)
Pradikastwein (germany)
GI (geographical indicatino) - Answer-a legally defined vineyard area within a country.
can be very large and cover an entire region (bordeaux)
or can be very small and is limited to a single vineyard
these regularly appear on wine labels
Vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere planted on a slope facing __________ will
receive more heat & light. - Answer-North
What is the latitude range that most vineyards are located between? - Answer-30-50°
Where are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Burgundy located? - Answer-Côte
d'Or
What region is known for its production of high-volume, inexpensive Merlot? - Answer-
Central Valley (Chile)
If a full-bodied red wine is served at room temperature, what is the actual temperature
range at which it is likely to be served? - Answer-15-18° C (59-64°F)
, Which one of the following best describes Alsace Riesling? - Answer-dry, medium-
bodied with citrus, stone fruit & blossom aromas
From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'. - Answer-Italy
Which of these grapes is NOT known for its ideal qualities for sweet white wine
production?
a.semillon
b.riesling
c.furmint
d.corvina - Answer-corvina
In which region are you most likely to find a Merlot-dominated blend? - Answer-Right
Bank- Saint Emillon
Why is Oloroso Sherry fortified to 17% abv? - Answer-to prevent a layer of flor from
developing
If a wine refers to 'Puttonyos' on its label, what is the principal grape variety used to
make that wine? - Answer-Aszú
Which region is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines? - Answer-South
Africa
What is the main white grape variety of Pouilly-Fumé AOC? - Answer-sauv. blanc
What style differences would you expect for a Barossa Valley Shiraz when compared to
a Northern Rhône Syrah - Answer-Fuller body & riper, cooked black fruit flavors
If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which
grapes to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, whichGeographical Indication
should they use? - Answer-IGT
What is the German labelling term for 'late harvest'? - Answer-spatlese
What is the typical temperature range for fermenting red wines? - Answer-20-32° C (68-
90°F)
Which one of the following best describes Albariño from Rías Baixas? - Answer-high
acidity with grapefruit and peach aromas
Which of the following is NOT a California wine region known for producing Cabernet
Sauvignon? - Answer-carneros
What is the typical alcohol range for a dry wine? - Answer-
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cava grapes need to be harvest early to - Answer-retain high acidity
What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? - Answer-less drying & bitter, less
acidic, more sweet & fruity
When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? - Answer-Spring
PGI terms- Protected Geographical Indication - Answer-IGP (france)
VdP (france)
IGT(italy)
Vino de la Tierra (spain)
Landewin (germany)
PDO Terms- Protected Designation of Origin - Answer-AOP (france)
AOC(france)
DOC (italy)
DOCG (italy)
DO (spain)
DOCa (spain)
Qualitatswein (germany)
Pradikastwein (germany)
GI (geographical indicatino) - Answer-a legally defined vineyard area within a country.
can be very large and cover an entire region (bordeaux)
or can be very small and is limited to a single vineyard
these regularly appear on wine labels
Vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere planted on a slope facing __________ will
receive more heat & light. - Answer-North
What is the latitude range that most vineyards are located between? - Answer-30-50°
Where are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Burgundy located? - Answer-Côte
d'Or
What region is known for its production of high-volume, inexpensive Merlot? - Answer-
Central Valley (Chile)
If a full-bodied red wine is served at room temperature, what is the actual temperature
range at which it is likely to be served? - Answer-15-18° C (59-64°F)
, Which one of the following best describes Alsace Riesling? - Answer-dry, medium-
bodied with citrus, stone fruit & blossom aromas
From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'. - Answer-Italy
Which of these grapes is NOT known for its ideal qualities for sweet white wine
production?
a.semillon
b.riesling
c.furmint
d.corvina - Answer-corvina
In which region are you most likely to find a Merlot-dominated blend? - Answer-Right
Bank- Saint Emillon
Why is Oloroso Sherry fortified to 17% abv? - Answer-to prevent a layer of flor from
developing
If a wine refers to 'Puttonyos' on its label, what is the principal grape variety used to
make that wine? - Answer-Aszú
Which region is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines? - Answer-South
Africa
What is the main white grape variety of Pouilly-Fumé AOC? - Answer-sauv. blanc
What style differences would you expect for a Barossa Valley Shiraz when compared to
a Northern Rhône Syrah - Answer-Fuller body & riper, cooked black fruit flavors
If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which
grapes to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, whichGeographical Indication
should they use? - Answer-IGT
What is the German labelling term for 'late harvest'? - Answer-spatlese
What is the typical temperature range for fermenting red wines? - Answer-20-32° C (68-
90°F)
Which one of the following best describes Albariño from Rías Baixas? - Answer-high
acidity with grapefruit and peach aromas
Which of the following is NOT a California wine region known for producing Cabernet
Sauvignon? - Answer-carneros
What is the typical alcohol range for a dry wine? - Answer-
