WSET Level 2 Practical Exam Questions and Answers

Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? - Answer- 30 and 50 degrees Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? A. Climate B. Weather C. Grape Variety D. Soil - Answer- C. Grape Variety Which of the following statements is true? A. Top quality wines can only be made from hand-harvested grapes B. Top quality wine can only be made from machine harvested grapes C. Top quality wine can be made from both hand and machine harvested grapes D. Top quality wine cannot be made from machine harvested grapes - Answer- C. Top quality wine can be made from both hand and machine harvested grapes What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? - Answer- Crush, ferment, press Old Oak Vats 1. Add the flavor of oak to a wine. 2. allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine. 3. Allow the tannin's in red wine to soften. - Answer- 2. allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine & 3. Allow the tannin's in red wine to soften. Which of the following techniques is the ones that is used to give most red wines their color? A. Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks B. Pressing the juice from the grape C. Fermentation in oak casks D. Fermentation in contact with the skins - Answer- D. Fermentation in contact with the skins Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? A. Chardonnay B. Pinot Noir C. Sauvignon Blanc D. Riesling - Answer- A. Chardonnay Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry chardonnay wines? 1. Flor yeast 2. Botrytis 3. Lees Stirring 4. Barrel fermenation - Answer- 3. Lees Stirring 4. Barrel fermenation Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of ___________. A. Pineapple and Oak B. Gooseberry and Passion Fruit C. Pear and Honey D. Citrus and Butter - Answer- B. Gooseberry and Passion Fruit Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling? A. Burgundy B. Alsace C. Rioja D. Vourvay - Answer- B. Alsace Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? A. It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines B. It typically has a lot of color and lots of tannin C. Typical flavors include tropical fruit and citrus D. It is at its best in cool to moderate climates - Answer- D. It is at its best in cool to moderate climates Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have____________. A. High tannins and low acidity B. Low tannins and high acidity C. Low tannins and low acidity D. High tannins and high acidity - Answer- D. High tannins and high acidity Grenache grapes typically have _______ sugar and ______ acidity. - Answer- High, Low Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines? A. Barossa Valley B. Bordeaux C. Rioja D. Chianti - Answer- A. Barossa Valley From which grape variety is Sancerre made? - Answer- Sauvignon Blanc Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace? 1. Pinot Gris 2. Chardonnay 3. Gewurztraminer 4. Sémillon - Answer- 1. Pinot Gris & 3. Gewurztraminer The best vineyards of the northern Rhône are... A. Coastal B. Steep C. Poorly Drained D. Flat - Answer- Steep In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from... A. Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc B. Chardonnay & Sémillon C. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay D. Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon - Answer- D. Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault? - Answer- Chardonnay Many consider Germany to be home of which one of the following grape varieties? A. Sémillon B. Torrontés C. Chardonnay D. Riesling - Answer- D. Riesling Which one of the following is an Italian black grape? A. Verdicchio B. Trebbiano C. Aglianico D. Chardonnay - Answer- C. Aglianico Which one of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity, and alcohol? A. Gavi B. Soave C. Barolo D. Rias Baixas - Answer- C. Barolo What grape variety is most important in Rioja? - Answer- Tempranillo Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of rosé wines in Spain? A. Pinotage B. Garnacha C. Malbec D. Carmenère - Answer- B. Garnacha Which country's specialities are wines made from Malbec and Torrontés? - Answer- Argentina Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following wine regions? A. Casablanca