WSET Level 2 Wines Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? Correct Answ_They have a
moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? Correct
Answ_Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? Correct Answ_Mountains
can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and wind. This results in sunny
summers and long dry autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? Correct Answ_Slopes facing the
equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
What affect do stony soils have on grape growing? Correct Answ_Stones absorb heat and
make the vineyard warmer, this can help with grape ripening
,What are problems associated with high levels of rain? Correct Answ_High levels of
moisture can help spread fungal disease. Rain close to harvest can cause grapes to swell and
dilute flavours
What happens to vines affected by frost? Correct Answ_Spring frost can damage and kill the
vine's new growth. This reduces the number of grapes that can be grown
What is the name of the process of adding water to vines? Correct Answ_Irrigation
What are the names of the sprays used to kill fungi and weeds? Correct Answ_Fungicides
and herbicides
What does 'organic' mean for grape growing? Correct Answ_Grapes grown without the use
of most chemicals
What is the yield? Correct Answ_The amount of fruit produced per unit of area
What are the options for harvest? Correct Answ_Hand harvest or machine harvest
,What is a GI? Correct Answ_Geographical indication - a legally defined vineyard area
What is a PDO? Correct Answ_Generally small areas with tightly defined regulations
What is a PGI? Correct Answ_Generally large areas with less strict regulations
What happens to vines as they age? Correct Answ_Older vines produce a small number of
grapes which are more concentrated and complex and can result in higher quality wines
What does the vintage on a label of wine refer to? Correct Answ_The year in which the
grape were harvested
What is the French equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_AOC/AOP and IGP
What is the Italian equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_DOC/DOCG and IGT
What is the Spanish equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_DO/DOCa and Vino de le
Tierra
, What is the German equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_Qualitätswein/Prädikatswein
and Landwein
What does crushing do? Correct Answ_Splits the grape skins to release some of the juice
What does pressing do? Correct Answ_Crushed grapes are pressed to extract as much of the
liquid as possible
What is the process of alcoholic fermentation? Correct Answ_Yeast eats sugar to create
alcohol. Carbon dioxide and heat are by products.
What are the options for vessels for storage or maturation? Correct Answ_Stainless steel or
oak barrels
State the production steps in the correct order for making red wine: Correct Answ_Crushing,
alcoholic fermentation, draining, pressing, storage or maturation, packaging
Graded A+
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? Correct Answ_They have a
moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? Correct
Answ_Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? Correct Answ_Mountains
can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and wind. This results in sunny
summers and long dry autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? Correct Answ_Slopes facing the
equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
What affect do stony soils have on grape growing? Correct Answ_Stones absorb heat and
make the vineyard warmer, this can help with grape ripening
,What are problems associated with high levels of rain? Correct Answ_High levels of
moisture can help spread fungal disease. Rain close to harvest can cause grapes to swell and
dilute flavours
What happens to vines affected by frost? Correct Answ_Spring frost can damage and kill the
vine's new growth. This reduces the number of grapes that can be grown
What is the name of the process of adding water to vines? Correct Answ_Irrigation
What are the names of the sprays used to kill fungi and weeds? Correct Answ_Fungicides
and herbicides
What does 'organic' mean for grape growing? Correct Answ_Grapes grown without the use
of most chemicals
What is the yield? Correct Answ_The amount of fruit produced per unit of area
What are the options for harvest? Correct Answ_Hand harvest or machine harvest
,What is a GI? Correct Answ_Geographical indication - a legally defined vineyard area
What is a PDO? Correct Answ_Generally small areas with tightly defined regulations
What is a PGI? Correct Answ_Generally large areas with less strict regulations
What happens to vines as they age? Correct Answ_Older vines produce a small number of
grapes which are more concentrated and complex and can result in higher quality wines
What does the vintage on a label of wine refer to? Correct Answ_The year in which the
grape were harvested
What is the French equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_AOC/AOP and IGP
What is the Italian equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_DOC/DOCG and IGT
What is the Spanish equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_DO/DOCa and Vino de le
Tierra
, What is the German equivalent to PDO and PGI Correct Answ_Qualitätswein/Prädikatswein
and Landwein
What does crushing do? Correct Answ_Splits the grape skins to release some of the juice
What does pressing do? Correct Answ_Crushed grapes are pressed to extract as much of the
liquid as possible
What is the process of alcoholic fermentation? Correct Answ_Yeast eats sugar to create
alcohol. Carbon dioxide and heat are by products.
What are the options for vessels for storage or maturation? Correct Answ_Stainless steel or
oak barrels
State the production steps in the correct order for making red wine: Correct Answ_Crushing,
alcoholic fermentation, draining, pressing, storage or maturation, packaging
