WSET Level 2 Study Exam (questions and answers) With complete solution Newest 100% verified correct

WSET Level 2 Study Exam (questions
and answers) With complete solution
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In which season do flower clusters form?
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D. Spring - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Spring
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What does the pulp of a grape contain?
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D. sugar and yeast - CORRECT ANSWER-A. water and sugar
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Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are
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A. 40 and 50
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D. 30 and 40 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 30 and 50
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What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow?
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A. warm, dry mornings and damp, misty afternoons Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




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D. damp, misty mornings and rainy afternoons - CORRECT ANSWER-B. damp, misty Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




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Which of the following is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a protected
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designation of origin (PDO)?
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A. Qualitätswein Il`




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Which of the following techniques are used to produce sweet wines?
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1. Juice is extracted from grapes with high levels of concentrated sugar
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3. A dry wine is blended with a sweet wine
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, A. 1 & 2 only
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D. 1 & 3 only - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 1 & 3 only
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What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking?
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Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have... Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




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D. high tannins, concentrated fruit and high acidity - CORRECT ANSWER-D. high tannins,
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Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
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4. Barrel Fermentation
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D. 2, 3 & 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and black-
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fruit, cedar and tobacco characteristics?
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D. Margaux - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Margaux
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Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay?
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D. Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Burgundy
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Which of the following statements is true for Pinot Noir?
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A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates
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C. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines
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D. It typically has a deep color and high levels of tannin - CORRECT ANSWER-A. It is at its
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best when grown in cool or moderate climates
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