WSET LEVEL 2 EVALUATION TEST ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Adjustment to acidity - ✔✔A winemaking adjustment made to balance the acidity
levels in the wine.
✔✔Fermentation temperatures - ✔✔The temperature ranges during fermentation, which
can be categorized as cool or warm.
✔✔Extraction - ✔✔The process in red wine production where color, tannins, and flavors
are extracted from grape skins.
✔✔Short maceration - ✔✔A technique used in rosé wine production where the grape
skins are in contact with the juice for a brief period.
✔✔Fermentation stopped - ✔✔A method used in sweet wine production where
fermentation is halted to retain residual sugars.
✔✔Vessel types - ✔✔The different types of containers used for fermentation and aging,
including stainless steel, concrete, and oak.
✔✔Oak vessel types - ✔✔Different types of oak vessels used in winemaking, classified
by size (small, large), age (new, old), and level of toast.
✔✔Malolactic conversion - ✔✔A secondary fermentation process that converts sharp
malic acid into softer lactic acid, often used in red wines.
✔✔Lees - ✔✔The sediment that remains after fermentation, which can influence the
flavor and texture of the wine during aging.
✔✔Principal grape varieties - ✔✔The main types of grapes used in winemaking that
have distinct characteristics influencing the style and quality of wines.
, ✔✔Specified GIs - ✔✔Geographical Indications that denote specific regions known for
producing particular styles of wine.
✔✔Comparison of styles and quality - ✔✔The analysis of differences in wine styles and
quality from principal grape varieties within and between specified regions.
✔✔Merlot - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its soft tannins and fruit-
forward flavors.
✔✔Cabernet Sauvignon - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its full-bodied
structure and aging potential.
✔✔Syrah/Shiraz - ✔✔A principal black grape variety that produces bold, spicy wines
with dark fruit flavors.
✔✔Pinot Noir - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its light body and complex
aromas.
✔✔Chardonnay - ✔✔A principal white grape variety that can produce a range of styles
from crisp to rich.
✔✔Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its refreshing
acidity and light body.
✔✔Riesling - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its aromatic profile and
versatility in sweetness.
✔✔Sauvignon Blanc - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its high acidity and
herbaceous flavors.
✔✔Climate - ✔✔Environmental influence on grape-growing categorized as cool,
moderate, or warm.
✔✔Harvest - ✔✔The process of picking grapes, which can be early-picked, ripe, or
extra-ripe.
✔✔Geographical indications - ✔✔Designations that indicate the origin of wine, affecting
its style and quality.
✔✔PGI production - ✔✔Protected Geographical Indication production, a quality
assurance label within the EU.
✔✔PDOs - ✔✔Protected Designation of Origin, a label indicating high-quality wines
from specific regions.
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Adjustment to acidity - ✔✔A winemaking adjustment made to balance the acidity
levels in the wine.
✔✔Fermentation temperatures - ✔✔The temperature ranges during fermentation, which
can be categorized as cool or warm.
✔✔Extraction - ✔✔The process in red wine production where color, tannins, and flavors
are extracted from grape skins.
✔✔Short maceration - ✔✔A technique used in rosé wine production where the grape
skins are in contact with the juice for a brief period.
✔✔Fermentation stopped - ✔✔A method used in sweet wine production where
fermentation is halted to retain residual sugars.
✔✔Vessel types - ✔✔The different types of containers used for fermentation and aging,
including stainless steel, concrete, and oak.
✔✔Oak vessel types - ✔✔Different types of oak vessels used in winemaking, classified
by size (small, large), age (new, old), and level of toast.
✔✔Malolactic conversion - ✔✔A secondary fermentation process that converts sharp
malic acid into softer lactic acid, often used in red wines.
✔✔Lees - ✔✔The sediment that remains after fermentation, which can influence the
flavor and texture of the wine during aging.
✔✔Principal grape varieties - ✔✔The main types of grapes used in winemaking that
have distinct characteristics influencing the style and quality of wines.
, ✔✔Specified GIs - ✔✔Geographical Indications that denote specific regions known for
producing particular styles of wine.
✔✔Comparison of styles and quality - ✔✔The analysis of differences in wine styles and
quality from principal grape varieties within and between specified regions.
✔✔Merlot - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its soft tannins and fruit-
forward flavors.
✔✔Cabernet Sauvignon - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its full-bodied
structure and aging potential.
✔✔Syrah/Shiraz - ✔✔A principal black grape variety that produces bold, spicy wines
with dark fruit flavors.
✔✔Pinot Noir - ✔✔A principal black grape variety known for its light body and complex
aromas.
✔✔Chardonnay - ✔✔A principal white grape variety that can produce a range of styles
from crisp to rich.
✔✔Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its refreshing
acidity and light body.
✔✔Riesling - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its aromatic profile and
versatility in sweetness.
✔✔Sauvignon Blanc - ✔✔A principal white grape variety known for its high acidity and
herbaceous flavors.
✔✔Climate - ✔✔Environmental influence on grape-growing categorized as cool,
moderate, or warm.
✔✔Harvest - ✔✔The process of picking grapes, which can be early-picked, ripe, or
extra-ripe.
✔✔Geographical indications - ✔✔Designations that indicate the origin of wine, affecting
its style and quality.
✔✔PGI production - ✔✔Protected Geographical Indication production, a quality
assurance label within the EU.
✔✔PDOs - ✔✔Protected Designation of Origin, a label indicating high-quality wines
from specific regions.
