WSET level 2 wine certification Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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WSET level 2 wine certification Questions
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Already Graded
main reason for looking at the appearance of a wine


Ans: can warn us of faults




if wine is too old, has been badly stored, or cork seal has failed,

allowing air to damage wine, it is described as..


Ans: out of condition




out of condition wines look like...


Ans: dull in appearance, a hint of brown, haziness




colors that are indication of age in white wines


Ans: orange, amber and brown




color for youth in red wine

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Ans: purple




color for youth in white wine


Ans: green




how can out of condition wines smell?


Ans: dull & stale, may have excessive oxidative aromas (toffee, caramel

or sherry)




place for sweetness to be most easily detected


Ans: tip of tongue




place for acidity to be tasted


Ans: sides of tongue




place for bitterness to be detected

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Ans: back of tongue




good balance


Ans: the sweetness, fruitiness , tannin and acidity will be in balance




pairing wine with sweet food makes the wine


Ans: seem to have more bitterness and acidity




sweetness in food


Ans: increases wine bitterness, acidity and burning effect of alcohol




acidity in food makes the wine


Ans: seem more body, sweetness & fruitiness , decreases the perception

of acidity in wine




pairing wine with salty food makes the wine