WSET 2 Mock Exam with complete solutions | Rated a+ Which of these Italian wines is NOT named after its grape variety & region? - ✔✔Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG What is the German labelling term for 'late harvest'? - ✔✔Spatlese Which of these wines is not made from dried or partially -dried grapes? - ✔✔Valpolicella Classico DOC Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oxidation in a wine? - ✔✔increased concentration of fresh fruit aromas Vineyards in the Southern Hemisp here planted ona slope facing __________ will receive more heat & light. - ✔✔North What is the legal minimum amount of time that Champagne must spend ageing on the lees? - ✔✔12 months For which grape variety would acidification be more likely to take pla ce during winemaking? - ✔✔Warm -
climate Chardonnay Which of the following is NOT a California wine region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon? - ✔✔Carneros If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which grapes to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, whichGeographical Indication should they use? - ✔✔not doc, not vino de If a full -bodied red wine is served at room temperature, what is the actual temperature range at which it is likely to be served? - ✔✔15-18 C or 59 -64 F A grape grower harvests grapes that have lower levels of sugar, higher levels of acid and herbaceous flavors. When did they likely harvest the grapes? - ✔✔early in the ripening process When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? - ✔✔spring What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? - ✔✔Less drying & bitter, less acidic, more sweet & fruity What is the main white grape variety of Pouilly -Fumé AOC? - ✔✔sauvignon blanc Which one of the following best describes Albariño from Rías Baixas? - ✔✔High acidity, with grapefruit & peach aromas Which of these sparkling wines is NOT produced using the traditional method? - ✔✔Asti Which of these grape varieties is thick -skinned? - ✔✔Cabernet Sauvignon In which of the following regions are you most likely to find a Merlot -dominated blend? - ✔✔Saint -
Emilion AOC Which grape variety is most likely to be used to make a dry rosé wine? - ✔✔Grenache Which one of the following best descr ibes Alsace Riesling? - ✔✔ Which of the following statements about Cava is FALSE? - ✔✔cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of California red Zinfandel? - ✔✔Medium Alcohol
climate Chardonnay Which of the following is NOT a California wine region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon? - ✔✔Carneros If a winemaker in Italy wants to make a wine under less strict regulations about which grapes to grow and which winemaking techniques to use, whichGeographical Indication should they use? - ✔✔not doc, not vino de If a full -bodied red wine is served at room temperature, what is the actual temperature range at which it is likely to be served? - ✔✔15-18 C or 59 -64 F A grape grower harvests grapes that have lower levels of sugar, higher levels of acid and herbaceous flavors. When did they likely harvest the grapes? - ✔✔early in the ripening process When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? - ✔✔spring What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? - ✔✔Less drying & bitter, less acidic, more sweet & fruity What is the main white grape variety of Pouilly -Fumé AOC? - ✔✔sauvignon blanc Which one of the following best describes Albariño from Rías Baixas? - ✔✔High acidity, with grapefruit & peach aromas Which of these sparkling wines is NOT produced using the traditional method? - ✔✔Asti Which of these grape varieties is thick -skinned? - ✔✔Cabernet Sauvignon In which of the following regions are you most likely to find a Merlot -dominated blend? - ✔✔Saint -
Emilion AOC Which grape variety is most likely to be used to make a dry rosé wine? - ✔✔Grenache Which one of the following best descr ibes Alsace Riesling? - ✔✔ Which of the following statements about Cava is FALSE? - ✔✔cava production is dominated by large brands making high volumes of vintage wines Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of California red Zinfandel? - ✔✔Medium Alcohol
