WSET Level 1 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

What is wine? - ANSWER-A drink made from the fermented juice or freshly-picked grapes. One of the most natural of all alcoholic drinks. What is fermentation? - ANSWER-A natural process caused by yeast. What is yeast? - ANSWER-Are microscopic organisms that live naturally alongside grapes int he vineyard and winery. How does yeast live? - ANSWER-They feed on sugar, as found in grape juice, converting it to alcohol and carbon dioxide gas. What are the three types of wine? - ANSWER-Light wine Sparking wine Fortified wine Light wines - ANSWER-Majority of wines fall into this category. Between 8-15% alcohol, but a majority containing 11.5-14% alcohol. Light wines are named from.. - ANSWER-The region they are produced in. Bordeaux and Burgundy from France. Rioja from Spain. Chianti from Italy. Light wines from the New World countries get their name from.. - ANSWER-Labeled with the name of the grape used. Chardonnay or Shiraz from Australia. Sparking wines - ANSWER-Bubbles of CO2 gas have been trapped in the wine. Made all over the world. What are examples of sparking wines? - ANSWER-Champagne from France. Cava from Spain. Fortified wines - ANSWER-Extra alcohol is added. Alcohol levels of 15-22%. Examples of fortified wines.. - ANSWER-Sherry from Spain. Port from Portugal. Colour: Red - ANSWER-Using black grapes to make the wine. Colo